Carefully Curated Triathlon News for July 30, 2026
IN THIS EDITION…
- 3 insights for better race pacing
- Eliminate bottlenecks constraining your freestyle
- 3 proven workouts to ID your marathon speed
- How to dial-in your sodium intake
- 5 takeaways from the TdF for faster triathlons
FEATHER THE THROTTLE
The best triathletes don’t pace solely to fixed power outputs or speed targets. They keep their head in the game, constantly fine-tuning their pre-race goals, and race by feel.
The demand of each race leg carries into the next. Here are 3 pacing insights that will transform your race performances.
SYSTEMATIC SPEED
Stop chasing random drills and workouts and identify the biggest constraint in your freestyle. Then fix that bottleneck, test it, and move on to the next one. That’s how real progress is made.
Olympic coach Eetu Karvonen outlines his unique triathlon swimming system that creates consistent improvement through a structured and repeatable process.
Follow it to efficiently diagnose and correct the issues that are strangling your freestyle.
CRASH GUARD
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Unlike sugar-based fuels, which can pull water into your gut and cause cramping, UCAN requires minimal water to digest while it fuels peak performance without stomach discomfort.
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26.2 PREDICTORS
Do you have an open marathon in your future?
If so, then consider Greg McMillan’s 3 proven predictor workouts that accurately reveal your best race pace.
Use these sessions to develop a confidence-building marathon pacing strategy grounded in real data (not guesswork).
FRENCH LESSONS
The fastest Tour de France in history has just concluded. What can we learn from pro cyclists that will make us faster triathletes?
Here are 5 key lessons from the Tour De France that will elevate your performance by coach Zach Nehr, along with 5 practices that you should ignore.
QUICK HIITS:
- Pedal Practice
Good pedaling technique produces more speed for the same effort. Experiment with these 11 cycling drills that improve your technique without increasing training volume.
- Salt Dance
Proper electrolyte supplementation isn’t about maximizing sodium intake. It’s performing the delicate dance between sodium and water to find the best balance for your body. Learn more with UCAN’s guide to optimizing your sodium intake.
- Don’t Be Gluttonous
Pro triathletes are famous for consuming upwards of 700 calories per hour on the bike. Such gluttony by amateurs is a recipe for disaster. Here’s a recommendation for how many carbs you should aim to consume and why it’s a safe and effective strategy for age groupers.
