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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Race Day Calm: The Simple System That Prevents Panic
Race day calm comes from fewer decisions. Use a simple checklist, race-morning routine, and default plan to prevent panic and execute with confidence.
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How to Make Easy Days Easy (and Why It’s the Fast Track to Fitness)
Make your easy days truly easy with Zone 2 training. Learn why aerobic base work boosts fitness, how to avoid the gray zone, and recover better.
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Beginner Triathlon Training: A Simple Plan That Actually Works (Without Overwhelm)
Beginner triathlon training plan made simple: a repeatable weekly schedule, Zone 2 focus, smart progression, and tips to train for a sprint triathlon without overwhelm.
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Not Easy Enough to Recover, Not Hard Enough to Improve: The Gray Zone Trap
Gray zone training keeps you tired and stuck—too hard to recover, too easy to improve. Learn how to fix intensity and make workouts count.
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What Actually Matters for Your First Tri: Comfort, Safety, and Simplicity
New triathlete? Focus on comfort, safety, and simplicity—not expensive gear. Here’s what’s worth buying, what to skip, and how to train smarter.
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Beginner Triathlon Starter Kit: First Race Guide
Everything you need for your first triathlon. Learn what gear to use, how to train, and how to build confidence as a beginner triathlete.