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Although a computrainer can be a great asset to any athlete, it’s not the only way to improve your pedal stroke. I’ll list a number of pedaling drills below and how you can incorporate them.

I am spending most of my time in Z4 and Z5. My question is does this support my goal of completing the 26.2 in sufficient time based on the cut-off?

If you are a person who feels safer on the trails rather than the road, but you still want to race, this article will help you better train.

Is there any point in time of a training plan where a "big week" would be most optimal? This article discusses sports rotation and other high volume week options to improve.

How and when to include speed sessions, tempo training and hill training into your running program.

I recently registered for Ironman Florida. My ambition and dream was to take part in an Ironman. Does this schedule set me up for burnout, or should I just build the distances in 2013 very gradually?

Brick workouts are one of THE most important parts of training that you should be doing. Read why and find example brick workouts for any distance.

I am a new runner and my heart rate spikes with a very small increase in effort. So, when I run 2 or 3 miles (non-stop), I jump up to Zone 3, 4, and 5 almost immediately. What can I do?

As a Masters athlete, recovery isn't as easy as in our youth. Here are tips on periodizing your build and rest weeks, recovery days and changing the long run and bike.

There have been a few studies done on detraining. How quickly you lose fitness depends on how fit you are, how long you have been training, and how long you stop.

How do you train for an A-race that is six months away? How do you peak for multiple A-races?

How to plan a week of triathlon training so that you don't end up inconsistent, burnt-out or sick.

At BeginnerTriathlete.com there are so many plans that there is no need to ever do the same plans twice in a row or even two or three seasons in a row!

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Triathlon Coach explains Zone 1 and Zone 2 training and the benefits of each training zone