Why Podcasts Are a Triathlete’s Secret Weapon A 90-minute turbo session or long run becomes exponentially more bearable when you’re learning something at the same time. The best triathlon podcasts cover everything from elite race tactics and coaching science to training plans and race-day psychology — meaning you can turn junk miles into genuine education….
Most triathlon watches include a swim mode, but the pool of metrics can feel overwhelming: SWOLF, CSS, stroke count, distance per stroke — where do you start? This guide shows you how to actually use your swim watch data to train more effectively and improve your triathlon performance. The Most Useful Swim Metrics Pace per…
Swimming is the discipline that loses fitness fastest when you stop training — and rebuilds slowest when you return. For triathletes entering the off-season, maintaining your swim fitness doesn’t require epic effort, but it does require consistency. Here’s how to protect your hard-won swim base through the winter months. Why Swim Fitness Declines Quickly Unlike…
When you start a triathlon training block, your body undergoes remarkable physiological changes — but understanding when they happen helps you trust the process when progress feels frustratingly slow. Here’s what’s happening inside your body across a 12-week training cycle. Weeks 1–4: Foundation Adaptations The most significant early changes are cardiovascular and neurological rather than…
VO2max is the single most-cited number in endurance sport and the most misunderstood. Every triathlete has heard of it, many have had it tested or estimated, but few understand exactly what it means, what limits it, and — most importantly — how to improve it. This guide cuts through the noise and gives you everything…
Crossing the finish line of your first IRONMAN 70.3 is a tremendous achievement — but what you do in the days and weeks that follow is just as important as the race itself. Get recovery right and you’ll bounce back stronger. Rush it and you risk injury, illness, or burnout. Race Day: Hours 0–24 Refuel…
Both are long-course triathlon — but the step from a 70.3 to a full Ironman is not simply doubling the effort. The training, nutrition strategy, pacing, and race-day demands are fundamentally different. Here’s what changes when you make the jump. The Distance Difference IRONMAN 70.3: 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run — typically 4–8 hours…
Saddle sores are among the most common — and most uncomfortable — complaints in triathlon and cycling. The good news: most saddle sores are entirely preventable with the right kit, technique, and bike fit. Here’s how to stop them before they start, and what to do if they develop anyway. What Causes Saddle Sores Saddle…
Breaking five hours in a 70.3 triathlon is one of the most sought-after milestones in age-group racing. It’s achievable for many intermediate athletes — but it demands precise pacing, structured training across all three disciplines, and a smart race strategy on the day. The Target Split Breakdown To finish in 4:59:59 you need to bank…
The Mental Game Is Part of the Race Most triathletes train their swim, bike and run with precision but give almost no structured attention to the mental component of racing. Yet at every level of the sport — from age-group finishers to World Champions — the ability to stay focused, manage discomfort, and execute under…
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