For years, a major issue for fire departments has been limited access to training. Adequate training should support a department’s overall mission by significantly affecting personnel preparedness and ...

Here’s a little secret: You don’t need a race on your calendar to follow a training plan! Races don’t have to dictate your training. Plans serve many objectives, and you can simply follow one to bring ...

A triathlon training plan can be hell'a daunting if you're training for your first event. Knowing how to fit in swimming, running and cycling is a lot, but with this triathlon training plan, you have ...

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Also known as a "sprint" triathlon, this is the perfect beginner's distance. The Shape staff is made of up seasoned writers, editors, journalists, and artists who are experts in our field. Some of us ...

If running a marathon is on your bucket list, we have an 18-week plan designed specifically to help a first-timer train for running 26.2 miles. This program, created for those who have been running ...

If you recently started riding and want a little more structure in your week, a training plan provides the perfect way to schedule your workouts. Choosing a 50-mile training plan also offers a strong ...