Triathlon Training: Expert Tips & Techniques

I asked a bunch of coaches and athletes what the single most important attribute for performance is. The answer was unanimous: Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. This is the sign you were looking for.

How much time do you need to train for the swim leg of your first tri? If you're a beginner, I suggest starting with a sprint distance, which is often a pool swim. It takes about 3 to 4 months to get comfortable with 750 meters.

A breakdown of the different triathlon distances. From super sprint and sprint to Olympic, 70.3, and the full Ironman, there's a distance for everyone. We also have new formats like the T100.

If three sports feel like too many, you have options. You can try a duathlon (bike and run), an aquathlon (swim and run), or an aquabike (swim and bike). There are many ways to be a multisport athlete.

What is a triathlon? It's three sports: swim, followed by bike, followed by run. But it's also about strength training and mobility to ensure longevity and consistency in your training.

A key tip for the triathlon run leg. Running on fatigued legs is different from running on fresh legs. You need to mimic this in training by doing brick workouts (bike followed immediately by a run) so your legs know how it feels.

Three key things to keep in mind if you're training for a big event like the Tour of Nilgiris. Get a proper bike fit, build your endurance with back to back long rides, and work on your strength for climbing.

Why am I cramping? It's usually one of two reasons. An imbalance of salts, or more often, you're not doing enough hard training or heavy strength work. Your muscles cramp when you ask for power they haven't been trained to produce.

A rapid fire Q&A session from the Fitcast podcast. My favorite pre run snack? Peanut butter toast. Favorite cross training? It's hard to choose, but cycling is up there.