ATHLETES
A SMART ATHLETE IS A FAST ATHLETE
Whether you're taking your first steps in the sport or a seasoned multisport veteran, USA Triathlon is here to help you achieve your goals. Our multisport community is made up of athletes of all ages and abilities, and we're dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In this section, you'll find a wealth of resources to help you get started and grow in multisport.
This section is a work in progress — over the next six months we'll be adding more resources, guides, and tools specifically designed for athletes. Check back often as new content continues to be added. In the meantime, we encourage you to take a look at our Coaching, Race Director, and Officials certifications to help you become a better athlete but also become more involved in the sport.
CHECK OUT THE MOST POPULAR COURSES ON TRIATHLON LEARNING
Master the transition from road to off-road cycling. Learn discipline-specific training for gravel, cyclocross, and mountain biking with proven strength protocols and skill development strategies.
$39.95
Master the science of aging athletics with Tim Crowley's proven strategies for swim, bike, run, and strength training. Optimize recovery, prevent injury, and compete at your peak for decades.
$39.95
Master youth and junior draft-legal triathlon racing with expert guidance on pack tactics, bike handling, penalties, and race strategy. Essential training for coaches developing competitive young triathletes ages 7-19.
$39.95
Master evidence-based coaching for female triathletes. Learn how hormones, energy availability, and menopause affect performance. Build practical frameworks that support health and sustainable athletic development.
$39.95
Master strength training as triathlon's fourth discipline. Learn evidence-based programming, injury prevention, and periodization strategies from Dr. Jacob Capin. Build power, durability, and performance.
$39.95
Master advanced power analysis with Training Peaks model power metrics. Learn mFTP, FRC, and Pmax to unlock athlete potential beyond traditional FTP. Perfect for coaches seeking personalized, data-driven training strategies.
$39.95
Master velocity-based training to build explosive power for swimming, cycling, and running. Learn to measure bar speed, optimize training intensity, and transfer strength gains directly to race performance with expert coach Tim Crowley
$39.95
Master the art of durable off-the-bike running with elite coach Allison Freeman. Learn evidence-based strategies for brick training, race-day execution, and building running resilience specifically for triathletes at every level.
$39.95
Learn to train and race smarter using Garmin's running power tools. Discover how watts reveal real-time effort across hills, wind, and triathlon race conditions. (1 Adjunct CEU)
Free
Master evidence-based endurance nutrition with expert guidance from sports nutritionists. Learn protein optimization, race fueling, weight management, and advanced tracking for peak performance and recovery.
Free
Running biomechanics is all about making athletes more efficient by analyzing their techniques and correcting their form to optimize performance. (1 CEU)
$39.95
Explore evidence-based training models (pyramidal, 80:20, polarized, reverse) and learn when to apply each. Master macro, meso, and micro cycle design with optimal intensity distribution for peak performance. (1 CEU)
$39.95