Here are several important lessons triathletes can learn from seasoned racers

Pedaling a bike beneath the scorching Texas sun can be quite challenging. I'm in my 14th year living in the Long Star state and I learned this the hard way when I bonked during a recent training ride on a course that I ride regularly. This post shares my experience and the key lessons I learned to help you avoid bonking in the heat during your triathlon training or race. Cyclist resting on the roadside during a hot Texas day What Happened on My Ride I set out on my bike at 9:

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Open-water anxiety can surprise even the strongest swimmer. You can train for months, hit every pool workout, and still feel your chest tighten the moment the race begins—cold water, crowded starts, foggy goggles, and a spiking heart rate can make all your fitness feel far away. As an Ironman coach, I’ve seen this happen to prepared athletes, experienced swimmers, and first-time triathletes alike. Feeling anxious in the swim doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means your body is res

If you want to take more than 20 minutes off your next 70.3 race time, it’s rarely about one magic workout. Instead, it’s about fixing the small mistakes that quietly add up on race day.

Exactly What to Eat Race Morning Before a Full Ironman If there is ONE day you do not want to “wing it,” it’s Ironman race morning. I have seen athletes train for months, nail every long ride and long run, only to completely sabotage their race before they even get to the swim start because of poor nutrition decisions. Race morning is not the time to experiment.It is not the time to eat healthy.It is not the time to load up on fiber, protein, or greasy food. Your goal on ra

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