Who’s looking for an amazing cycling event to add to their schedule this year? Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures are a fantastic ride series, connecting riding your bike with local farm-fresh eats. Read on to find out details about the 2021 schedule, and score a promo code (at the bottom of the post) for an…
Triathlon
Everything you need to know to do your first triathlon!
Thinking about doing your first triathlon? While it can feel a little overwhelming, you can definitely tackle this awesome goal. These tips for your first triathlon will help you feel prepared and confident as you approach the start line of your race! This post was originally published in 2016 and has been updated in 2021….
10 Crazy Interesting Swimming Facts You Probably Never Knew
Whether you are new to swimming or swam for decades, you’ve probably never heard these 10 crazy interesting swimming facts! From how strokes got invented to when swimming really started as a sport, read up on these fun facts so you’re ready to pounce on the answers when you finally get a swimming question at…
Proper Breathing While Swimming: Everything You Need to Know
Breathing while swimming is one of the most difficult skills to master as a triathlete or distance swimmer. If you have trouble figuring out how to breathe in freestyle, this guide provides a complete breakdown on how to breathe properly, how often, and drills to improve breathing. As a tri coach, I love guiding athletes…
The 35 Best Gifts for Triathletes – 2020 Edition!
The holidays are approaching and it’s time to start your shopping. If you’ve got a triathlon-loving family member or friend on your shopping list, you’ll find tons of great ideas on this list of the 35 best gifts for triathletes. Whether you need something that’s around ten bucks for your triathlon club’s white elephant gift,…
5 Super Helpful Swimming Drills for Triathletes
It may seem counterintuitive that by swimming slower, you can swim faster – but it’s true! Drills serve as special purpose in a triathlete’s toolbox. In this post, you’ll find 5 different swimming drills for triathletes that will help you ace the first leg of your next tri, no matter what the race distance is….
Free Kids Running and Triathlon Activity Book!
Are you looking for something fun to help entertain your kiddo while they’re home? Look no further than this fun running and triathlon activity book for kids! And the best part? It’s completely free! Your Active Family If you’re anything like us at home, your kiddo (or maybe your niece or nephew!) knows that you…
12 Week Olympic Triathlon Training Plan (Beginner Friendly)!
If you’re looking for a new fitness challenge, why not consider training for an Olympic distance triathlon? Whether you’ve never done any triathlon race, or you’ve done a few sprints but have never tried the Oly distance yet – this free 12 week Olympic triathlon training plan will help you cross that finish line successfully!…
Beginner Half Ironman Training Plan (20 Weeks)
If you’ve been doing sprint or Olympic distance triathlons for a while, you may be thinking about taking the plunge and tackling a 70.3. It’s definitely a great way to challenge yourself in your triathlon journey. With this free beginner half ironman training plan, you’ll be sure to cross that finish line successfully! Getting Started…
Advanced Sprint Triathlon Training Plan
Already done a few sprint triathlons, and looking to PR? Try following this free advanced sprint triathlon training plan. It’s a 20-week plan with several focus blocks designed to improve your skills in each discipline and get you crossing the finish line faster. This training plan was produced in partnership with Multisport Mastery. If you’re an…