Search results for “triathlon”
Tri (Harder): Sink or Swim
The swim portion of the triathlon may be intimidating, but one woman learns to turn it into meditation as she trains for her first triathlon.
On the Comeback Trail
Despite intense preparation and a maximum effort, your competitive season didn’t go as planned. How do you recoup and regroup?
How to Use Active Recovery to Heal from an Athletic Injury
Many sports injuries heal faster, and many athletes appear happier, when they augment rest with modified recovery workouts.
Going the Distance
Years of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward’s energy and added pounds to his frame. A new attitude and ambitious goals helped him get back on track.
Game of Life: Lessons We Can Learn From Sports
Three athletes share wisdom they’ve gained from their respective sports.
Unexplored Territory
Late spring is my favorite time of year. There’s something inspiring about seeing so many living things crank into the high gears of their growth cycles.
Quiet Sports
There’s a quiet subculture of outdoor enthusiasts who prefer muscle power to motorized recreation — and they’re beginning to make some noise.
Ironman: Jason Johnson’s Success Story
Heeding a desperate call to change, one man sets his will on reclaiming his health and fitness.
Always Forward: Melissa Stockwell
Army veteran and two-time Paralympian Melissa Stockwell is on a mission to help people see the power of a positive mindset in overcoming adversity.
Louie McGee’s Success Story
A legally blind teenager commits to the race of a lifetime to inspire other visually impaired kids to find their own adventures.
TRI (HARDER): Thoughts From the Finish Line
With one race under her belt, one woman shares her final thoughts on completing the Life Time Triathlon.
How to Swim a Faster Freestyle
Swim and triathlon coach Craig Strong offers tips for strengthening your freestyle stroke in the first installment of our new series on building fitness skills.
Lesson Learned
John Martin used to eat whatever he wanted. When he was diagnosed with celiac disease, all that changed. And his health changed, too – for the better.
Dread-Free Fitness
The reality of exercise is that its biggest fun potential often stays just out of reach until we’ve gotten invested enough to begin overcoming the stereotypes, fears and limitations that have previously kept us at bay.
Pedaling for Meaning: One Athlete’s Pursuit to Bring More Riders to the Trail
Professional cyclist Alexey Vermeulen’s latest endeavor bridges the gap between new riders and big cycle events.
Kate Septynski Booth’s Success Story
Overcoming her fear of heights, one woman climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the global water crisis.
The Pool as a Training Tool
If you haven’t already made swimming a part of your cross-training repertoire, here are some great reasons for diving in.
How to Rediscover Your Inner Athlete
Strategies for rethinking your self-image and goals so you can enjoy the benefits of a realistic, and really fun, fitness identity.
Arrest and Recovery: Matthew Hurley’s Story
How one man overcame drug addiction and found peace through serving others.
Tri (Harder): Curb My Enthusiasm
Healing from an injury has a lot to teach us about limitations and gratitude, as one woman learns in training for her first triathlon.