Multisport
12 articles
Race StrategyNovember 10, 2026 · 10 MIN
Triathlon Transition Optimization: Cutting Minutes Without Extra Fitness
The average age-group triathlete loses 4-8 minutes in transitions that could be recovered with zero additional fitness. Transition time is the single highest-ROI performance variable in triathlon — minute-for-minute, transition practice produces 3-5x more race time improvement than equivalent time spent on swim, bike, or run training.
GearNovember 4, 2026 · 10 MIN
Smartwatch Training Features: Garmin vs COROS vs Polar for Endurance Athletes
Choosing the right endurance smartwatch comparison platform means weighing GPS accuracy, heart rate sensor performance, and training load metrics that directly shape your daily decisions. Garmin, COROS, and Polar each take distinct approaches to these core functions, and the differences matter more at race pace than in a showroom. This guide breaks down the hardware and software specs that separate the three brands for serious multisport athletes.
Race StrategyOctober 23, 2026 · 9 MIN
Triathlon Swim Start: Wave Positioning and First-Lap Tactics
Swim start positioning determines your first 400m experience — and can save or cost 30–90 seconds. Learn wave start tactics, self-seeding strategy, drafting positions, and how to navigate the chaos of mass and rolling triathlon swim starts.
TrainingSeptember 1, 2026 · 9 MIN
Triathlon Training on Limited Time: The 6-Hour-Per-Week Plan
Over 80% of age-group triathletes train fewer than 10 hours per week. This evidence-based 6-hour plan uses minimum effective dose principles and strategic brick sessions to prepare you for sprint and Olympic distance races.
TrainingAugust 31, 2026 · 9 MIN
The 10 Most Common Beginner Triathlon Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Up to 40% of sprint triathlon DNFs stem from preventable nutrition and pacing errors. Avoid these ten beginner mistakes to finish your first triathlon strong and set a foundation for future races.
TrainingAugust 30, 2026 · 10 MIN
Triathlon Run Off the Bike: Pacing Strategy for Every Distance
Running off the bike is the hardest skill in triathlon. Altered biomechanics, cardiac drift, and depleted glycogen conspire against you. Here is the distance-specific pacing strategy to run your best split every time.
TrainingAugust 11, 2026 · 8 MIN
Triathlon Race-Day Pacing: How to Split Your Effort Across Swim, Bike, and Run
The most common triathlon mistake is going too hard on the bike. Learn how to distribute effort across all three disciplines using heart rate, power, and RPE — with pacing tables for sprint through Ironman distance.
NutritionAugust 9, 2026 · 8 MIN
Triathlon Nutrition by Distance: Sprint to Full Ironman Fueling Guide
A sprint triathlon and a full Ironman have almost nothing in common nutritionally. Applying the same gel protocol across all triathlon distances is one of the most common race-day mistakes. Here's the correct nutrition strategy for every distance.
TrainingJuly 21, 2026 · 8 MIN
Triathlon Off-Season Training: Building the Base That Wins Next Year's Races
The off-season is where triathlon performances are made — not in race week preparation. A structured off-season of base building, skill development, and strength training can add 20–30 minutes to your 70.3 time or 45–60 minutes to your Ironman.
TrainingJuly 17, 2026 · 9 MIN
Half Ironman 70.3 Training Plan: The Complete 20-Week Guide
A 70.3 triathlon — 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run — demands structured, sport-specific preparation across three disciplines. This 20-week guide covers periodization, key workouts, and race-day pacing strategy.
TrainingJuly 14, 2026 · 8 MIN
Olympic Triathlon Training Plan: A Complete 16-Week Guide for Intermediate Athletes
The Olympic triathlon (1.5km swim / 40km bike / 10km run) demands a different training balance and race execution strategy than sprint or Ironman. Here's a structured 16-week approach with weekly volume targets, key sessions, and race-day execution.
TrainingJuly 10, 2026 · 8 MIN
Sprint Triathlon Training Plan: 12-Week Guide for First-Timers
A sprint triathlon — 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run — is the ideal entry point to multisport racing. This 12-week plan builds all three disciplines progressively with realistic weekly volume for first-timers balancing work and life.