Why your easy runs are probably too hard
Most runners do their easy miles in a gray zone that wrecks recovery without building speed. How ego, Strava, and bad pace anchors keep you there.
What to do the week after a race
The reverse taper nobody plans for: post-race blues, immune dips, sleep debt, and when it actually makes sense to start training again.
How to taper for race day without losing fitness
What a taper is, how long it should last, what to cut and what to keep, and how to survive the mental weirdness of training less before your race.
Brick workouts: why they matter and how to do them right
What brick workouts are, why the bike-to-run transition feels so strange, and how to structure them for sprint and Olympic distance triathlon training.
How to pace your first sprint triathlon
Pacing strategy for your first sprint triathlon, from surviving the swim start to not dying on the run.
Running in the heat: what actually helps and what doesn't
The science and practical advice behind running in hot weather. What works for hydration, cooling, clothing, and acclimatization, and what's just marketing.
The overtraining warning signs endurance athletes love to ignore
The overtraining signals endurance athletes explain away, from a rising resting heart rate to broken sleep, and the embarrassingly simple fix nobody takes.
Best running shoes for triathlon training and race day
Running shoes that handle brick workouts, sockless racing, and the weird demands of going from bike to run. Six picks across every budget.
How to build a triathlon training plan around a full-time job
A realistic guide to fitting swim, bike, and run training into a normal work week without burning out or neglecting everything else in your life.
How to keep running through winter without a treadmill
Strategies for layering, breathing, traction, visibility, and the mental game of running outdoors when it's cold and dark.
Best triathlon watches for swimming, cycling, and running
GPS watches tested for open water swimming, cycling power, and run tracking. Which ones are worth it for triathlon training and race day.
Why strength training makes endurance athletes faster
The research behind how lifting heavy things makes you a better swimmer, cyclist, and runner, and why you won't bulk up doing it.
How to run negative splits (and why most people don't)
Starting slow and finishing fast sounds simple. The physiology and psychology of why negative splitting is so hard, and how to actually pull it off.
What running cadence actually tells you (and what it doesn't)
The 180 steps per minute rule is everywhere, but the science behind cadence is more nuanced than most running advice suggests.
Best weighted vests for calisthenics, running, and general training
A practical guide to weighted vests that actually fit well, last, and won't wreck your shoulders. What to look for and which ones are worth buying.
What heart rate zones actually mean for endurance training
A practical guide to heart rate training zones: what each zone does physiologically, why 220-minus-age is unreliable, the 80/20 rule, and when HR is the wrong metric.
Best running hydration vests and trail packs in 2026
Tested picks for trail running, ultras, and long road runs. Soft flasks, bounce, fit, and which vests are actually comfortable.
Best energy gels for runners and endurance athletes
Six popular running gels tested and compared. What they taste like, how they sit in your stomach, and which ones are worth the money.
How to choose running shoes that actually fit
A practical guide to finding running shoes that match your feet, your gait, and the kind of running you do. Plus five solid picks to start with.