Contributed by Eric Petersen, CPFT - Coach, Pacific Elite Fitness When you buy a new car, one of the first things you learn is the kind of fuel it needs.

Introduction of the Trek/K•Swiss Professional Triathlon Team. 9 Athletes, 4 Countries, 2 World Champions,

When it comes to purchasing a power meter, my recommendation will always be to choose the most flexible product that your budget allows. For this reason I advise purchasing an on-bike unit that can be used both indoors and outdoors, and for training and racing. However, there are some compelling new indoor power training options that may fit your niche.

Successful triathletes know that periodizing their training is the key to getting the best results possible. Periodization is defined as the “progressive cycling of various aspects of a training program during a specific period of time.” When an athlete periodizes their training, they basically break down their training year into smaller cycles.

Let's face it - the task of choosing a triathlon wetsuit can be difficult enough, but once it arrives at your doorstep in all it's rubbery glory, how should you actually begin using it? What are some changes that will be necessary to your swim stroke or pre-swim and post-swim rituals? These 10 quick tips will vastly help you prepare for using your triathlon wetsuit.

Running a marathon is an exciting and big undertaking. Here are some fantastic tips to help you get the most out of yourself on race day! 1. Taper

No matter how prepared you are on race day for your Ironman triathlon, there are a few important issues you should know about that will help you have a smoother, happier race with fewer "surprises". So in no particular order, here are six things you may not know about Ironman triathlon.

I wrote about the Pain Cave previously and gave you some tips for making the most of that little black place that emerges in your psyche when the going gets tough.

When you start a race, your goal is to get to the finish line. For some, the goal is to finish comfortably, for others it's to get to the finish line first. Simply getting to the finish line is but one of the many goals we can set for ourselves. Goals challenge us to see how high we can go and to do things we perhaps didn't know were possible.

Do you ever wish that you could finish a great swim and bike ride, and then be able to have an even better run? Here are four triathlon running tips that will leave your competitors trying to play catch-up,