Stop testing your marathon fitness and start trusting your training. Constantly racing long runs, pushing marathon pace, or turning workouts into fitness tests can create unnecessary fatigue. Learn why purposeful training, strategically planned benchmarks, and consistent preparation will tell you more than repeatedly trying to prove you’re marathon-ready.
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Don’t let other athletes’ training make you question your own. Learn why comparing volume, pace and workouts can derail your triathlon training, and why focusing on your individual goals, recovery and consistency is a smarter approach. The best training plan is the one that’s right for you.
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Many triathletes train harder than necessary, turning easy sessions into moderate efforts and carrying unnecessary fatigue into key workouts. Learn why smarter intensity control, genuine recovery, and a clear distinction between hard and easy training can improve consistency, reduce injury risk, and ultimately help you become a stronger triathlete.
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When real life gets in the way, your training plan needs to adapt. Coach Ray shares five practical rules for adjusting workouts, handling missed sessions, protecting recovery and maintaining consistency. Learn how to swap, shorten or occasionally drop sessions without derailing your progress or compromising the purpose of your training.
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Worried you’re losing fitness during your marathon taper? You’re not alone. Learn why reducing your training before race day helps your body recover, absorb months of hard work, and arrive at the start line feeling fresh, confident, and ready to perform at your best.
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Brick sessions are a vital part of triathlon training, teaching your body how to transition smoothly from cycling to running. Learn why your legs feel heavy after the bike, how brick workouts improve race-day confidence, and why this simple session can help you run stronger when it matters most.
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Consistency is the foundation of successful Ironman 70.3 training. Discover why regular, purposeful training sessions deliver better results than occasional epic workouts, and learn how structured swim, bike, run, and recovery sessions help first-time and recreational triathletes arrive at race day confident and prepared.
View More Why Consistency Matters More Than Epic Training Days
Marathon success isn’t built on one incredible workout—it’s built through weeks and months of consistent training. Learn why avoiding hero workouts, trusting your training plan, and showing up regularly will help you stay healthy, build endurance, and give yourself the best chance of achieving your marathon goals.
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Brick sessions are one of the most valuable workouts in triathlon training. Learn why running immediately after cycling helps your body adapt, improves your bike-to-run transition, builds confidence for race day, and teaches your legs to run more efficiently when it matters most.
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Balancing swim, bike, and run training can feel overwhelming for first-time triathletes. Learn how to structure your training week, the purpose of each discipline, and why quality, consistency, and recovery are the keys to preparing confidently for your next Sprint or Olympic triathlon.
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