Transition
3 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.
Mental PerformanceOctober 31, 2026 · 9 MIN
Athlete Identity and the Transition Beyond Sport
Up to 33% of retired athletes experience clinical depression after leaving sport. Understanding athlete identity foreclosure and building a multidimensional sense of self can make the transition beyond competition healthier and more fulfilling.
HydrationSeptember 13, 2026 · 9 MIN
Triathlon Transition Hydration: T1 and T2 Fluid Strategy
Fluid deficits accumulate silently across the swim leg and compound through the bike and run. A deliberate T1 and T2 hydration strategy can prevent the 2–3% body mass losses that degrade run performance by up to 20% in the final leg of a triathlon.