So, I got a new bike, and I’m super excited about it! My previous bike was a Giant, and I had it for five years. It served me really well for commuting, but I didn’t know how to take proper care of it. I didn’t clean the chain as often as I should have, which […]

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Something I’ve noticed about being in a training block—or just having the mindset of training—is that I’ve consistently shown up, even when I didn’t want to. And honestly, that’s a great feeling. It’s reassuring to know that I can commit to something despite whatever feelings I might have in the moment. That consistency has really […]

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I have started to think about how to include strength training to help my performance for the triathlon. Here are some resources for each discipline:

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So in the past month I have mostly been focused on running, as it felt like the most intimidating part of the triathlon, and well last week I did my longest run yet! I did 7km of running without stopping for more than a couple of minutes, and I felt great while doing it. Now, […]

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It is important to consider nutrition during training. So far I have been eating balanced breakfasts before going for runs, bike rides, and swims, but I have not considered what I should eat right before, and during, longer runs and bike rides. This video suggest to athletes that carbohydrates are important for fueling longer bike […]

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To plan for my workouts for triathlon training I find it important to know what I am doing, and where I am going ahead of time. Because I do not have a premium membership with Strava, I have had to find a solution to mapping my routes for free. I do this using the website […]

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So, getting into a new sport means a world of gear possibilities open up. As a beginner triathlete and student I am trying to spend very little money on gear, but I still have to purchase some things to do well in my training. Cycling In case you haven’t heard of clipless pedals, they allow […]

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To be completely honest I do not know many triathletes, but I am still deeply inspired by professionals who showcase their training and the principles they follow to do said training. YouTube is a great source for inspiration and information, generally I like to watch athletes that take a holistic approach to their training and […]

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Well, last week (Feb 2, 2025- Feb 9, 2025) was a successful week in terms of fulfilling my training intentions for the first time. The previous weeks I had only been able to do some of my training, as I was still adjusting to the training volume that I had set as my goal. Three […]

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