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What I wish I knew before my first race

Thinking about a triathlon? One-race veteran Erin Purrington tells us what she wishes she'd known when she started.

Jul 28 | By Erin Purrington

Should you see a doc?

Sometimes spotting a doctor-worthy injury is easy, but when there's a gray area, heed this expert advice to determine if you need professional help for your training injuries.

Jun 16 | By Tanya Maslach

What to eat on a long run (or ride)

You need your food to do a lot during a training session: boost your energy, keep hunger down and travel light. These five cheap, portable and tasty treats get the job done.

May 24 | By Cindy Dallow, Ph.D., R.D., CSSD

Five ways to keep boredom at bay

Training for a triathlon, marathon or another long race? Here's how to keep your routine fun.

May 13 | By Tanya Maslach

Finding happiness in the everyday

When a tough training session gets you down, take a moment to survey your surroundings and realize how lucky you are.

May 5 | By Tanya Maslach

Unselfish sport: Sources of inspiration

Chrissie Wellington has used her athletic career to inspire others, but first had to be inspired herself. Here, she takes time to thank her biggest supporters.

Apr 19 | By GOTRIbal

Road trip anyone?

Friends and family questioned Leann Papineau's sanity when she announced she was embarking on a journey from Orlando to San Diego -- on her mountain bike -- alone. During her trip she gained their support and inspired a number of people along the way.

Apr 5 | By GOTRIbal

Winter Vinecki, 12, is racing with a purpose

Seventh-grade triathlete Winter Vinecki treasures her chances to chase speed and inspire others. After losing her father to prostate cancer, Vinecki has made it her mission to stomp out the disease, forming Team Winter in honor of her dad Michael.

Mar 29 | By GOTRIbal

Attacking the open water swim

GOTRIbal's Wendy Mader says taking on the open water is worth it, and she's here with some tips on how to get past those fears and frustrations.

Mar 22 | By GOTRIbal

Why 'Jaws' still haunts us

The fear of a shark attacks is one reason to reconsider open water swims. Add to that some jelly fish, goggle leakage and possible drowning, and confidence goes out the door. But no worries, this is the magic of triathlon.

Mar 15 | By GOTRIbal

Empowered by endurance sports

Phaedra Cote, a high-spirited single mother of two and successful multisport athlete, has gained strength from training and triathlons despite suffering from lupus.

Mar 8 | By GOTRIbal

Create great moments ... for others

Now is the time for athletes to spread some good karma: Share your training knowledge and be proactive at helping out someone less fortunate or experienced. Who knows, you may transform someone's life and make a new best friend in the process.

Mar 1 | By GOTRIbal

Getting to know the coach

Rachel Casanta was called into action when GOTRIbal offered its support to espnW's Adena Andrews as she took on a new challenge, triathlon. Casanta recently spoke about how she got into sports and how the quickest way to quiet "mean girls."

Feb 22 | By GOTRIbal

The power of a teammate

With less than a month until her first race, couch potato-turned-triathlete Adena Andrews is kicking butt in the water and getting tips in the pool from friends in high places.

Feb 17 | By Adena Andrews

Triathlon 101

In a rush to help others see the fun in triathlon, the "experts" fall prey to confusing and stressing out the uninitiated. Not to worry, GOTRIbal's Tanya Maslach says triathlon is filled with well-intentioned people who are there to break down the rules.

Feb 15 | By Tanya Maslach

Sports and addiction

Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington know she is guilty of craving of the undisputed high that competition provides, but she says there are ways for preventing the "addiction" from becoming a negative force.

Feb 8 | By GOTRIbal

Discover your world by foot

As a runner it's easy to discover the world beneath your feet -- say yes and go! And whether your feet carry you across continents or tiptoe through cemeteries, it's possible to find adventure within any run.

Feb 1 | By Sara Cox Landolt

Adventures near and far

Armed with a headlamp and a sense of adventure, ultramarathoner Kat Belendiuk recently explored 100 diverse miles of the Amazon jungle with a group from impossible2possible, a group that uses adventure to educate youth.

Jan 25 | By Sara Cox Landolt

Amber Monforte takes her body to the limit

Eight years ago Amber Monforte wasn't so much as walking a mile. Recently, fresh off a 100k trail running race, she talked with GOTRIbal about preparing for ultrarunning races ... and not worrying aboutstopping for a bathroom break while competing.

Jan 18 | By Tanya Maslach

Seven reasons triathlons are not for golfers

Jan 11 | By Tanya Maslach

Moving onward, upward against status quo

Heading into a new year, millions of people have new expectations and make new promises. But moving onward and upward requires patience ... and challenging the status quo.

Jan 4 | By Tanya Maslach

Running down a dream: Living life out loud

Sick and tired of struggling with knee troubles, hip pain and a weight problem -- Cheryl Jestis decided to change her life. This three-part series from GoTRIbal's Sara Cox Landolt chronicles Jestis' hard-won efforts every step of the way.

Dec 30 | By Sara Cox Landolt

Running down a dream: First steps -- I am able

Sick and tired of struggling with knee troubles, hip pain and a weight problem -- Cheryl Jestis decided to change her life. This three-part series from GoTRIbal's Sara Cox Landolt chronicles Jestis' hard-won efforts every step of the way.

Jan 25 10:27 AM ET | By Sara Cox Landolt

Running down a dream: Swimsuits & centuries

Sick and tired of struggling with knee troubles, hip pain and a weight problem -- Cheryl Jestis decided to change her life. This three-part series from GoTRIbal's Sara Cox Landolt chronicles Jestis' hard-won efforts every step of the way.

Jan 25 10:29 AM ET | By Sara Cox Landolt

Let go of expectations and enjoy the run

When Amy Moritz let go of her expectations and just ran, she was able to reach a level of enjoyment -- and success -- that she never had before.

Jan 25 10:48 AM ET | By Amy Moritz