Beyond Fast Times in Ironman Accurate distances in triathlon are important. But PB's shouldn't be the ultimate goal for enjoying the sport.
Beginner Tri Tips: Running The thing I always say to myself is you’ve got to embrace that moment. Embrace the Suck.
Beginner Tri Tips: Cycling Cycling is one of the more gear-intensive disciplines in the sport of triathlon, but it doesn't have to be expensive or intimidating to get into.
Beginner Tri Tips: Swimming If you want to be a triathlete, the swim is definitely part of that swim-bike-run -- but it's one of things most beginners dread. Here's how you can get started right.
Triathlon: How do you start? While it looks to be the most physically demanding sport in the world, people can relate to one of those three disciplines -- and the challenge is attractive.
One Simple Trick to Getting Your Training Done A shift in thinking will help you get the training done even if you don't feel like it.
Don't Underperform on Race Day! Four-time triathlon world champion Chris McCormack answers MX Endurance members’ questions about how to prevent underperforming on race day.
Macca's Picks for St. George The St. George course favors strong athletes, and with major players out of action we may see new world champions in men's and women's fields.
Triathlon is tough. Let's take pride in that. Triathlon used to be like a secret club you couldn’t buy your way into; you had to earn your stripes by taking on the hard races. But now there’s this impossible perfection that people feel they have to chase.
Get Your Training Mix Right The game is about perfecting the mix for each individual. It is up to you to be honest with your weaknesses and strengths, then be open and committed to improving overall performance.
Macca's Tokyo Picks It will be interesting to see how the Tokyo Olympic triathlon pans out. This is the first time for the mixed relay so anything that happens will be historic and will set precedent.
When Do You Go Long? It's a common thought among age-group athletes. We've done a few Olympic distance races and we think, “When is it time to go up in distance?”
Who can beat Jan Frodeno? Macca gives us the lowdown on how the sport has progressed -- and who Jan Frodeno should watch out for.
Overcoming Disappointment Everybody faces disappointment when they don’t get the result they’re after.
How to Select a Coach From just starting out with your first race to trying to qualify for a spot in a world championship, having a coach on your side will only benefit you.
Future-Proofing Team Success Chris McCormack breaks down the Bahrain Endurance 13 team for 2021-2022 and describes it as the strongest ever.
What to Do in the Offseason The offseason is a bridge between what you’ve accomplished and what your future goals are.
So You Want a Rivalry? You can't put rivalries in a box. For great rivalries to occur, there are a few things that need to be in place.
Why the SLT Arena Games are worth a watch Macca talks about the Super League Triathlon Arena Games and how they can be exciting to watch as well as another game-changer for the sport.
Can you still be a triathlete when there's no racing? Macca writes about why you should continue triathlon training even when there's no racing.
Can Ironman survive the pandemic? Macca holds forth at length about the challenges that Ironman and global sport events companies may be facing.
What Motivates Champions, Part 2 What drives a professional athlete’s desire to pursue this sport at its highest level?
What Motivates Champions, Part 1 What motivates champions in the continuous pursuit of winning for a living?
How do you pick the Greatest Of All Time? There’s a term I have heard thrown around a lot recently in triathlon – GOAT. It stands for Greatest Of All Time, but while it’s a great topic for conversation some people are not considering what it really means.
Fundamentals of Sustainable and Injury-Free Running Chris McCormack shares three key fundamentals to work on for triathlon running.