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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None of Your Business: The Data That’s Wrecking Your Workouts
None of Your Business: The Data That’s Wrecking Your Workouts Let’s Set Some Boundaries With Your Data If you’re a triathlete, you probably love data. I get it. I’m not here to take your Garmin away. But I am here to tell you this: Not every metric deserves your attention during a workout.Some numbers help you execute.…
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Don’t Waste Your Money on Triathlon: What Beginners Don’t Need (and What’s Actually Worth It)
New to triathlon? You don’t need a $10,000 setup to finish strong. Here are the biggest money-wasters beginners buy too soon—and the few things that are actually worth spending on (starting with a smart training plan you can try free for 2 months).
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“Date” Your Training: 7 Ways to Make Your Plan Something You Actually Want to Do
Valentine’s week is the perfect time to stop relying on motivation and start building a relationship with training you actually enjoy. Here are 7 simple “date your training” ideas to make your plan feel doable, satisfying, and sustainable—so you stay consistent and get faster.
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Stop Chasing Motivation: The February Plan That Builds Real Momentum
February is when motivation fades—and that’s exactly why it’s the month that builds champions. Here’s a simple, sustainable plan to create real momentum now so spring training feels easier and race prep actually works.
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The Most Underrated Workout: Why Assessments Make You Faster (and Safer)
Assessments aren’t punishment workouts—they’re the sessions that keep your training honest, your zones accurate, and your progress trending the right way. Here’s why testing now sets you up to get faster (and stay healthier) all season.
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Stop Training Like Everyone Else: Why Your Plan Works (If You Let It)
Stop Training Like Everyone Else: Why Your Plan Works (If You Let It) The Trap: “I Felt Good, So I Did More” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard some version of this: “I felt great, so I added a little extra.”“My bike club was going longer, so I just stayed with them.”“My…