Triathlon Training & Race-Day Advice
Practical guidance from 3 Goals Multisport on getting started, building swim confidence, training consistently, fueling, and preparing for race day. Explore the articles below or listen to the Coach Erin Says podcast.
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Beginner triathlon · Smart training · Swimming confidence · Nutrition · Race-day execution
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I Stuck to the Plan — and That’s Why I Kept Running
At North Carolina 70.3, a simple plan helped me control the bike and keep running between aid stations—even in crazy weather. Here’s how to make key decisions before race day and use planned check-ins to reset.
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Should You Make Up a Missed Triathlon Workout?
Missed workouts happen. Learn how to decide whether to move, modify, or skip a triathlon workout without compromising recovery or the bigger training plan.
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How to Get Started With TriDot: What to Do in Your First Two Weeks
New to TriDot? Learn what to focus on during your first two weeks, from setup and syncing to scheduling, assessments, missed workouts, and building consistency.
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Should You Use ChatGPT to Create Your Triathlon Training Plan?
ChatGPT can create a triathlon training plan, but that does not mean it should be your primary training engine. Learn how ChatGPT, FitLogic, and human coaching each fit into smarter endurance training.
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Triathlon Run Fade Checklist: 6 Questions to Diagnose What Went Wrong
Triathlon Run Fade Checklist: 6 Questions to Diagnose What Went Wrong “I faded on the run” may be an accurate description of your triathlon. It is not yet an explanation. The same slowdown can come from very different causes. One athlete may have ridden too aggressively. Another may have missed part of a practiced fueling…
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Do You Need a Triathlon Coach or Just a Training Plan?
Not every athlete needs a coach. Learn when a structured triathlon training plan may be enough, when personalized coaching can help, and what to ask before choosing a coach.