Triathlete Harrison cycling in an aero position during a race, featured in Coach Ray's Nothing New on Race Day triathlon tips article.

Nothing New on Race Day: The Triathlon Rule That Could Save Your Race

Avoid unnecessary surprises on triathlon race day by following one simple rule: nothing new. Learn why testing your equipment, nutrition, breakfast, pacing and transitions during training is essential. Discover how familiar routines, proper preparation and race-day confidence can help prevent costly mistakes and deliver a stronger triathlon performance.

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First sprint triathlon training – 4 weeks until race day

4 Weeks Until Your First Sprint Triathlon? Here’s What to Focus On

Four weeks until your first sprint triathlon? Now is the time to bring your swim, bike and run training together. Learn what to prioritise, including brick sessions, transitions, race-day equipment, open-water practice, fuelling and tapering, so you can arrive at your first triathlon prepared, rested and ready to race.

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first sprint triathlon

7 Things to Practise Before Your First Sprint Triathlon

Preparing for your first sprint triathlon involves more than building fitness. Practising open-water swimming, transitions, brick sessions, race-day equipment and your pre-race routine can make the unfamiliar feel familiar. Discover seven practical things to rehearse before race day so you can arrive at the start line confident and prepared.

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Ironman 70.3

Your Ironman 70.3 Starts the Day Before

Your Ironman 70.3 starts before you enter the water. Smart preparation the day before can reduce stress and help you arrive at the start line ready to race. Learn how to organise your equipment, manage nutrition and hydration, understand race logistics, rest properly, and make race morning simple.

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Ironman 70.3 transitions

You’re Losing Free Time in Transition

Transitions are often called the fourth discipline of triathlon, yet they’re frequently overlooked in training. Learn how practising T1 and T2 can save valuable time, reduce race-day stress, and help you move smoothly from swim to bike and bike to run without getting any fitter.

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Ironman 70.3 training

If Your First 2km Feels Good, You’re Running Too Fast

Many Ironman 70.3 athletes sabotage their run by starting too fast out of T2. Learn why the first 2km should feel easy, how to pace the run leg more effectively, and why patience early can lead to a stronger finish and a faster overall race.

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