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TRIATHLON FUELING CALCULATOR: WHY YOU KEEP BONKING ON THE RUN (AND HOW TO FIX IT WITH NUMBERS, NOT LUCK)
The Triathlon Fueling Calculator builds a personalized, multi-part race-day nutrition and hydration plan from a short athlete profile. It walks you through your body weight, your race distance, and your realistic finish time, then layers in the conditions and physiology that actually change your numbers.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jul 156 min read


Triathlon Mindset Training: Why What You Think You Can't Do Is Holding Back What You Actually Can
Most athletes treat these stories as settled fact, filed away and never questioned again. But a growing body of research on belief, perception, and performance suggests this is backwards. Beliefs aren't facts. They're tools. And like any tool, you can trade a bad one for a better one.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jul 145 min read


How to Buy Your First Triathlon Bike: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Right Bicycle
Most beginners don't need a $30,000 carbon superbike. They need a bicycle that fits properly, is reliable, and gives them confidence to ride consistently.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jul 46 min read


25 Free Triathlon Training Calculators That Help You Train with Confidence, Not Assumptions
Twenty-five free calculators for triathlon and endurance training. VDOT running pace zones. FTP cycling power zones. Critical Swim Speed.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jun 275 min read


A Triathlon Training Plan Isn't the Product. The Athlete's Ability to Follow It Is.
Most triathletes don't fail because their training plan was wrong. They fail because they stopped doing it.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jun 255 min read


12-Week Beginner Base Triathlon Training Plan: Build Your Base Without Burning Out
A beginner-friendly 12-week triathlon base training plan covering swim, bike, run, and strength — 4 to 6 hours per week, built around the 3/1 training method. Structure replaces guesswork from day one.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jun 115 min read


The Ultimate Triathlon FAQ: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know (But Were Too Tired to Ask)
From your first sprint to your first IRONMAN — 100 questions answered, no jargon required.
Whether you just signed up for your first sprint triathlon on a dare, you're a seasoned age-grouper chasing a Kona slot, or you're somewhere in between wondering why you own three bikes — this is the triathlon FAQ you've been looking for.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jun 431 min read


Beginners Couch to the Olympic Distance
The biggest myth in triathlon is that it's for a certain type of person. The lean, chiseled, relentlessly athletic type who was probably a competitive swimmer in college and thinks nothing of 5am alarm clocks.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
May 306 min read


Couch To IRONMAN® Finisher In One Year - Eating the Elephant One Bite at a Time
Couch To IRONMAN Finisher Starts Small. A 140.6-mile race. A 2.4-mile open-water swim, 112 miles on the bike, and a full marathon to finish. If you're sitting on your couch right now — and you haven't laced up your running shoes in years — that number sounds like a different language.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
May 269 min read


Beginner Couch To Sprint Triathlon Training Plan: From "Can I Do This?" to Race Day Glory
Your couch to beginner sprint triathlon training plan will run 12–16 weeks, follow a 3:1 build-to-recovery rhythm, and progressively develop swim, bike, run, and strength across coordinated weekly sessions.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
May 47 min read


Best Triathlon Training Plans for Real Athletes: How to Find the Right Plan for You.
Most triathlon training advice is built around a version of you that doesn’t exist. It assumes you have unlimited time, perfect discipline,

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Apr 23 min read


ROUVY & Best Bike Split - How These Two Platforms Turns “Good” Into Inevitable.
You’re already fit. You already train consistently. You already know how to suffer. That’s not the problem. The difference between good and inevitable isn’t effort. It’s decisions. Small ones. Quiet ones. The kind most athletes ignore because they don’t look heroic—but quietly compound into minutes saved on race day. → Set Yourself Up for Success—Start Here This is where ROUVY and Best Bike Split change the equation. Not by asking you to work harder. - By letting you stop was

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Feb 103 min read


How to Set Up the Perfect Triathlon Transition Area (Beginner's Guide)
For many first-time triathletes, the transition area can feel overwhelming. Hundreds of bikes, athletes rushing in every direction, and race-day nerves can quickly lead to forgotten equipment or costly mistakes.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Feb 8, 20234 min read


Top 10 Steps To Crush Your First Triathlon!
Training for a triathlon is an exciting and challenging journey that requires dedication, focus, and commitment. Triathlons typically consist of three disciplines: swimming, cycling and running, and each one requires a different set of skills and training. If you plan to participate in your first triathlon, the following tips will help you get on the right track. → Start Here Before You Train Step 1: Set a goal. The first step in training for a triathlon is to set a goal. Cho

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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