This is the official sitemap of Better Triathlete. Here you’ll find an archive of pages and blog posts found on this website.
General Pages
Triathlon & Multisport Learning
- Triathlon Learning & Multisport 101
- What is a Triathlon?
- Triathlon Distances
- What is a Duathlon?
- What is a Quadrathlon?
- What is an Ironman Race?
- What is an Ironman 70.3?
- Triathlon Inspiration
- Triathlon Gear
Coaching & Training
- Triathlon Training Plans
- Find a Triathlon Coach
- Triathlon Books
- Triathlon Podcasts
- Triathlon Training
- Triathlon Swim
- Triathlon Bike
- Triathlon Run
- Triathlon Strength
- Triathlon Recovery
- 10 Questions to Ask a Prospective Triathlon Coach
- Hiring an Endurance Coach in 2024?: Questions to Guide the Conversation
- Jeff Lukich
- Katie Whidden
- Maria Simone
- Torsten Abel
- Zach Adams
- Ryan Grange
- Tyler Guggemos
- Carly Guggemos
- Hector Cabezas
- Sarah Hankla
- Alyssa (AJ) Morrison
- William Ritter
- Andrew Sheaff
- Simona Krivankova
- Rebecca Arturo and Nicholas Fischer
- Jose Aristides Molinos
- Lindsay Leigh
- Dave Schell
- Alberto Hermoso Diaz
- Theo Bierman
- Leah Barrow
- Mark Rago
- Karen Parnell
Triathlon Gear
- Triathlon Gear
- Triathlon Watches
- Triathlon Wetsuit Guide
- Triathlon Goggles
- Swimskin Suits
- Tri Suits
- Triathlon Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Aero Helmets
- Triathlon Saddles
- Pedals
- Aero Bars
- Carbon Wheels
- Cycling Shoes
- Running Shoes
- Aero Socks
Running Resources
- Running Coaching
- Running Shoes for Triathlon
- Find a Running Track
- Average Marathon Times
- Average Half-Marathon Times
Bike Resources
- Cycling Coaching
- Triathlon Bikes
- Triathlon Tires
- Carbon Bike Wheels
- Road Bikes
- Gravel Bikes
- Smart Trainers
- Rocker Plate
- 650b Wheels
- Aero Bars
Swim Blog Posts
- What are the Best Triathlon Wetsuits?
- 4 Race-Specific Swim Workouts for Triathletes
- THEMAGIC5 Custom Goggles: No Leaks, No Marks, No Distractions
- Swimskin Suits
- Choosing the Right Goggles for Triathlon and Open Water Swimming
- 3 Steps to Faster and Easier Swimming: Comfort (Part I)
- 3 Steps to Faster and Easier Swimming: Skill (Part II)
- 3 Steps to Faster and Easier Swimming: Fitness (Part III)
- 5 Tips to Maximize Your Swim Training When Time Crunched
- 5 Essential Dryland Strength Training for Swimmers
- 10 Reasons to Add More Open Water Swimming in Your Training
- Triathletes Don’t Need to Kick, Right?
- 7 Tips for Improving Your Open Water Swimming Breathing
- What is Scapular Winging? See Exercises to Fix Scapular Dyskinesis/Winging
- Total Immersion Swimming: Lessons by Coach Terry Laughlin
- Swim Tubing Drill from 4-time Olympian Sheila Taormina
- Cross County Skiing: The Best Off-Season Cross-Training for Triathletes
Bike Blog Posts
- 10 Tips for Achieving a Better Aero Position
- Rouvy vs. Zwift for Indoor Bike Training
- Why Run a 650b Wheelset for Gravel?
- Carbon Bike Wheels: A Buyer’s Guide
- Velocity Rockers Review: Made in the USA and It Shows
- What are the Benefits of a Rocker Plate for Indoor Bike Training?
- How Much Does Bike Weight Matter?
- We Tested These Smart Trainers for Indoor Cycling. Here are Our Top 3 Picks.
- Triathlon Saddles
- Exercise Bikes for Your Home Gym
- Triathlon Bike Shoes
- 6 Tips to Consider When Buying a Road Bike
- Powerful Breathing Techniques for Cycling
- Aero Helmets for Triathlon, Time Trial, and Road
- The Science Behind The Bike to Run Transition
- Spin Bikes vs Exercise Bikes: What’s the Difference?
- What are the Best Entry-Level Gravel Bikes When on a Budget?
- Triathlon Bike Tires: Best Sizes & Products the Pros Use
- Compare Clipless: SPD Pedals vs SPD-SL vs LOOK vs Speedplay
- What is FTP in Cycling and Why Should I Care?
Run Blog Posts
- Ultimate Guide to 50K Ultra Training: From Marathoner to Ultra Runner
- How to Strengthen Your Ankles for Running
- How to Find a Running Track Near You
- How To Make Winter Running More Enjoyable
- 7 Ways to Become a Morning Runner
- 5 Triathlon Running Workouts to Make the Most of Your Training
- Why Runners Lift Weights and Weightlifters Run
- Jogger’s Nipple? Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
- Top Coach-Recommended Triathlon Running Shoes for 2023
- 7 Plantar Fasciitis Stretches and Exercises to Help Get You Back to Running
- 6 Common Running Overuse Injuries and How to Treat Them
- Single Leg “Pull” Drill for Efficient Running by Brian MacKenzie of CrossFit Endurance
- The “Three Essential (Running) Drills” by Olympic Coach Bobby McGee
- Kelly Starrett on Running: RunColo Podcast Interview
- 7 Podium-Topping Protein Powder for Runners
- What is a Good Cadence for Running?
Recovery Blog Posts
- 5 Daily Recovery Supplements I Take to Return to Training Faster
- Warning Signs of Athlete Burnout and How to Prevent It
- 7 Podium-Topping Protein Powder for Runners
- How to Not Bonk During Your Next Triathlon
- 6 Tips for Overcoming Injury Setbacks and Reaching Your Triathlon Goals
- 8 Tips for Avoiding Muscle Cramps and Staying in the Game
- Physiotherapy for Athletes: What It Is & How It Works
- 5 Best-Tasting Stevia-Free Protein Powders
- The Science Behind Balance Boards for Athletes
- Keto for Triathletes?
- Infrared Light Therapy for Knee Pain
- How to Strengthen Knee Ligaments: Stretches & Injury Prevention Tips
- 7 Tips for the Perfect Post-Workout Routine
- 5 Ways Triathletes Benefit From Remedial Massage
- 3 Best Supplements for Runners, Cyclists, and Endurance Athletes
- 3 Best Vegan Sport Protein Powders for Endurance Athletes
- Can I Workout With COVID? A Coach’s Perspective
- Mental Cues & Recovery Practices to Overcome Injury
- Somatics? Exercises to Reawaken Muscle Control & Optimize Mobility
- Drink Wholesome Protein Powder [Review]
- 6 Common Running Overuse Injuries and How to Treat Them
- 7 Most Common Sports Injuries That Triathletes Encounter
- Hip Mobility Exercises for Cyclists, Runners, and Triathletes
- What is Scapular Winging? See Exercises to Fix Scapular Dyskinesis/Winging
- 3 Worthwhile Practices to Become a Better Triathlete
- “The Clock,” a Somatic Movement Exercise for Better Running and Cycling
- The Deep Squat to Optimize Spinal Mobility, Pelvic Stability, and Ankle Flexion
- Plant-based Sources of Protein for Rapid Recovery
- How to VooDoo Floss: Knee, Ankle, Calf, and Hamstring
- 7 Foods to Help Improve Post-Workout Recovery
Strength Blog Posts
- What’s a Slant Board & What are the Benefits?
- Off-Season Strength Training Strategies You Need to Try
- 5 Essential Dryland Strength Training for Swimmers
- The Science Behind Balance Boards for Athletes
- How to Strengthen Knee Ligaments: Stretches & Injury Prevention Tips
- 12 Core Exercises for Cyclists, Runners, and Triathletes
- Why Runners Lift Weights and Weightlifters Run
- Foundation Training: The Art of the Injury-Proof Athlete
- Strength Training for Triathletes: Rules of Resistance & Weight Training for Triathlon
Training Blog Posts
- How to Train for a Triathlon, Mindfully
- What to Expect from Your Endurance Coach: 6 Essential Factors
- Overtraining: Why It Happens, What It Looks Like, and What to do About It
- 8 Tips for Avoiding Muscle Cramps and Staying in the Game
- Getting the Most Out of Your Coaching Experience in 2023
- Preparing for the Chicago Triathlon
- Fueling Strategies to Help You Thrive During Your Next Triathlon
- Have a Bad Race or Training Session?
- The Would, Should, & Could Paradox: How Self-Judgment Sets Us Up for Failure
- Triathlon Transition Tips: How to Improve Your Speed and Set-Up
- Have a Crappy Workout? Here Are 6 Reasons Why
- Practicing Pain and Suffering
- Consistency. The Key to Success.
- Swim Tubing Drill from 4-time Olympian Sheila Taormina
- The “Three Essential (Running) Drills” by Olympic Coach Bobby McGee
Review Blog Posts
- Velocity Rockers Review: Made in the USA and It Shows
- Garmin Forerunner 945: Is it Worth the Hype? [2023]
- The New Wave of Triathlon Training Apps
- We Tested These Smart Trainers for Indoor Cycling. Here are Our Top 3 Picks.
- What’s the Best Triathlon Watch for Multisport Athletes?
- Drink Wholesome Protein Powder [Review]
Inspiration Posts
- Best Gifts for Triathletes: Buyer’s Guide
- Gravel Triathlon: The Next Wave of Off-Road Triathlon
- Chris Hauth’s “Clarity, Intention, Purpose” for Ultra-Distance Training & Life
- What’s a Quadrathlon? Events, Distances, and Race Formats
- Helen Murray’s “Inside Tri Show” Makes Waves in the Triathlon Podcasting World
- Chris “Macca” McCormack on the Rich Roll Podcast (RRP#24)