Mistakes I made in my first triathlon season
Six mistakes from my first season of triathlon, from buying gear too early to racing every weekend, and what I'd do differently now.
Race-day nutrition for short-course triathlon
What to actually eat before and during a sprint or Olympic triathlon, why most fueling problems are really nerves, and an honest take on caffeine.
What to do the week after a race
The reverse taper nobody plans for: post-race blues, immune dips, sleep debt, and when it actually makes sense to start training again.
How to taper for race day without losing fitness
What a taper is, how long it should last, what to cut and what to keep, and how to survive the mental weirdness of training less before your race.
Triathlon transitions: how to save minutes without buying anything
Practical tips for faster T1 and T2 transitions in triathlon. Layout strategy, practice drills, and common mistakes that cost minutes.
Brick workouts: why they matter and how to do them right
What brick workouts are, why the bike-to-run transition feels so strange, and how to structure them for sprint and Olympic distance triathlon training.
How to pace your first sprint triathlon
Pacing strategy for your first sprint triathlon, from surviving the swim start to not dying on the run.
How to fix the most common bike fit mistakes at home
Practical guide to fixing saddle height, reach, cleat position, and other bike fit issues that cause knee pain, numb hands, and back problems.
The overtraining warning signs endurance athletes love to ignore
The overtraining signals endurance athletes explain away, from a rising resting heart rate to broken sleep, and the embarrassingly simple fix nobody takes.
Best running shoes for triathlon training and race day
Running shoes that handle brick workouts, sockless racing, and the weird demands of going from bike to run. Six picks across every budget.
Open water swimming when all you know is the pool
A pool swimmer's guide to open water: sighting, waves, murky water, panic management, and the things nobody tells you before your first lake or ocean swim.
How to build a triathlon training plan around a full-time job
A realistic guide to fitting swim, bike, and run training into a normal work week without burning out or neglecting everything else in your life.
Best swim goggles for triathletes and open water
How to pick swim goggles that won't leak, fog, or fall apart mid-race, plus the best options for pool training and open water.
Best cycling computers for road and triathlon
Garmin, Wahoo, and Hammerhead compared. Which GPS cycling computer is worth buying for training rides and race day.
Best triathlon watches for swimming, cycling, and running
GPS watches tested for open water swimming, cycling power, and run tracking. Which ones are worth it for triathlon training and race day.
Core training for endurance athletes: what actually transfers
Why anti-rotation and stability work beats six-pack exercises for triathletes, plus the 15-minute routine I can actually stick to.
Why strength training makes endurance athletes faster
The research behind how lifting heavy things makes you a better swimmer, cyclist, and runner, and why you won't bulk up doing it.
Best triathlon wetsuits for open water swimming
What to look for in a tri wetsuit, how they differ from surfing suits, and which ones are worth buying at every price point.
How to run negative splits (and why most people don't)
Starting slow and finishing fast sounds simple. The physiology and psychology of why negative splitting is so hard, and how to actually pull it off.
Freestyle drills that actually improve your stroke
Six swim drills for triathletes and adult-onset swimmers that fix the most common freestyle problems. What each drill does, how to do it, and mistakes to avoid.
How to choose your first triathlon
Sprint vs super-sprint vs Olympic, why pool-swim races are underrated, and why a small local event beats a big branded one for your first triathlon.
A beginner's guide to cycling power zones
What FTP is, how to test it, and how the 7 cycling power zones work. A practical intro to training by power for triathletes and cyclists.
Breathing in freestyle without panicking
Exhaling underwater is the fix nobody believes for freestyle breathing panic. Plus breathing patterns, symmetry drills, and what open water changes.
Kettlebells vs. dumbbells: which should you choose for strength and conditioning?
A practical comparison of kettlebells and dumbbells for triathletes and endurance athletes looking to add strength work that actually improves performance.
Best energy gels for runners and endurance athletes
Six popular running gels tested and compared. What they taste like, how they sit in your stomach, and which ones are worth the money.