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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How to Choose the Best Triathlon Race for You: 5 Things to Consider Before You Register
Not sure which triathlon to register for next? Consider your goals, experience, course fit, schedule, and ideal race-day experience before choosing your next finish line.
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My Secret Sauce: The 3 Goals System for Training and Race Day
My Secret Sauce: The 3 Goals System for Training and Race Day “What is your secret sauce that no one knows about?” That question came from one of my athletes, Keith. At first, I thought about all the little coaching details I could share. I could talk about pacing, race nutrition, workout execution, recovery, or…
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When Should You Skip a Workout—or Even a Race?
Not every skipped workout is a lack of discipline. Learn how to decide when to push through, modify your training, rest, or skip a race using a simple traffic light framework.
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Why Easy Triathlon Workouts Feel Too Easy — and Why They Work
Why Easy Triathlon Workouts Feel Too Easy — and Why They Work Have you ever opened your training plan, seen an easy run, ride, or swim, and thought, “This cannot possibly be enough”? You are not alone. Easy workouts can feel almost suspicious when you are motivated. You want to improve. You want to prove…
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Why Am I Always Hungry During Triathlon Training?
Why Am I Always Hungry During Triathlon Training? If you feel like you are constantly hungry during heavy triathlon training, you are not alone. And no, it does not automatically mean you lack discipline. It may mean your body is asking for more support. This topic came directly from athlete questions. One athlete asked why…
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When Your Triathlon Goals Get Bigger: How to Adjust Without Overdoing It
When your triathlon goals get bigger, the answer is not panic-training. Learn how to adjust your training, fuel your body, protect recovery, and chase bigger goals without overdoing it.