Are your body and mind adequately conditioned for the pounding they will take during athletic training?
Endurance athletes find that toughing out an ice bath eases pain caused by vigorous exercise.
Keep these pointers in mind throughout the race and practice them in training to minimize surprises when you finally get out there.
To stay in prime condition, it's a good idea to switch up runs with sports like cycling and swimming.
Practicing strokes other than freestyle will improve your confidence, buoyancy and efficiency in the water.
Loading up on energy-boosting carbohydrates adds that extra mile to your endurance and stamina for marathon runs.
A surprising number of cyclists don’t have a concrete understanding of what "periodization" means.