Carefully Curated Triathlon News for April 9, 2026

IN THIS EDITION…

  • 2 bike workouts to build your aerobic engine
  • Pacing strategies for every triathlon distance
  • 6 tips for maintaining swim form when fatigued
  • MVP strength training for massive run improvements
  • 7-step blueprint trains gut for more carbs

GUT TOLERANCE

Often called triathlon’s fourth event, race day fueling can be complex.  Many athletes either underfuel to avoid stomach distress, or overdo it and suffer all kinds of GI issues.  Both scenarios will derail your performance. 

To dial-in your triathlon nutrition, sports dietitian Susan Kitchen offers a proven blueprint for progressively training the gut. 

Her recommendations provide a 7-step plan for gradually increasing carb consumption during training so your stomach is adequately conditioned to absorb the nutrients needed on race day.

CRUISE & PUSH

As coach Kaitlin Frehling explains, the secret to successful triathlon swimming is holding your technique when fatigued.

In this video she reviews 6 tips that improve endurance and speed, while maintaining bulletproof stroke mechanics.

She also describes how to distribute your training intensity throughout a workout to ensure optimal progress.

TRAIN WITH CHAMPIONS

This June 13-17 triathletes of all levels are invited to attend the ultimate triathlon fantasy camp, hosted by multitime champions Tim O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae in their hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

Ride, run and swim in North America’s mecca of endurance sports, while receiving personalized instruction from Tim and Rinny.

This 5-day triathlon experience will improve your multisport performance while supercharging your love of the sport.  Spaces are limited, so enroll today!

MORE HORSEPOWER

As you know by now, Zone 2 training is the foundation of endurance performance.  But, if you want to get faster, at some point you must inject sessions of higher intensity.

Coach Adam Pulford outlines 6 benefits of sub-threshold aerobic intervals, and prescribes 2 killer bike workouts that will help you attain them.

With strategic scheduling and careful attention to recovery, these workouts will produce meaningful improvements.

FEATHER THE THROTTLE

Balancing speed and control on race day is one of the most important and underrated skills in triathlon.

Successful race pacing must reflect your current fitness and experience.  In this guide Coach Yan Busset presents pacing strategies for every triathlon distance, along with tips on executing these plans in the heat of battle.

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