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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


Masters 40+ Triathlon Base Training: How Masters Triathletes Build Real Fitness
Masters 40+ Triathlon Base Training. If you're a triathlete over 40, you've probably noticed something: the training that used to work doesn't always land the same way anymore. Recovery takes longer. Niggles show up faster.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jun 305 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


12-Week Triathlon Base for Senior Triathletes 60+ W/Strength Plan
12-Week Triathlon Base + Strength Plan for Senior Athletes 60+. If you're a triathlete over 60, you already know the feeling: you want to push, but you also want to protect. You want to be competitive, but you don't want every hard week to cost you two weeks of recovery. You want structure—but not a plan built for a 30-year-old.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jun 255 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


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


The Senior Triathlete’s Advantage: Why a Smarter 36-Week Full Distance Training Plan Build Beats “Hero Training” at 60+
The Andiamo²® 36-Week Full-Distance Plan for senior triathletes 60+ was built around one core idea:
Your advantage at 60+ is not pain tolerance. Your advantage is consistency.
And consistency only happens when your training system protects recovery as aggressively as it builds fitness.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
May 224 min read


IRONMAN® Is Not a Fitness Problem — It's a Decision Problem
The winner of any endurance event isn't the fastest athlete—it's the least tired. Learn why IRONMAN success comes down to cognitive efficiency and race-day decision-making.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
May 145 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


The Self Coached Triathlete Training Conundrum.
The greatest tool available to the self-coached triathlete is not a power meter, a GPS watch, or a training plan. It is the disciplined practice of asking: why do I believe this is the right thing to do right now? And would I believe it if no one were watching?"

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Mar 319 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


Best Bike Split Discount Code: Save 25% on AI Race Pacing
Best Bike Split Discount Code: Save 25% on AI Race Pacing - Unlock Your Fastest Race Yet - When it comes to racing your best, strategy matters just as much as strength.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Big Changes Coming to IRONMAN World Championship Qualification in 2026 — (Again)
The winner of each age group at a qualifying race automatically earns a slot. That's the only truly guaranteed spot left in the system. If that athlete declines, the slot rolls down to second or third place in the same age group. If nobody in that top three wants it, the slot drops into a performance pool.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jul 2, 20254 min read


How to Use Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in Triathlon Training to Maximize Recovery and Performance
How to Use Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in Triathlon Training to Maximize Recovery and Performance

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
May 7, 20253 min read


Masters and Senior Triathletes Triathlon Training: How Your Body Changes at 40 and 60—And How to Stay Competitive
ging is inevitable, but for triathletes, understanding how the body changes at key milestones can make all the difference in maintaining performance.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Apr 6, 20253 min read


The Science Behind The Best Max Heart Rate Formulas: Understanding Your Cardiovascular Limits.
The Science Behind Max Heart Rate Formulas: Understanding Your Cardiovascular Limits - Optimizing Your Exercise performance

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Mar 26, 20253 min read


I Train Naked - Like Full Monty Naked - The Joy of Wearing Nothing
Welcome, fitness enthusiasts, to the wild world of training naked. That's right folks I train naked.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Dec 15, 20233 min read


"Yasso 800s: Running Circles Around Your Goals"
Yasso 800s—an intriguing running workout that's as challenging as it is satisfying. Named after the running guru Bart Yasso.

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Nov 19, 20233 min read


Lactic Acid: Your Misunderstood Endurance Training Buddy
Grab your running shoes, hop on your bike, or hit the pool, cause we're gonna dive into the world of our misunderstood friend, lactic acid! → Set Yourself Up for Success—Start Here Lactic acid is the notorious troublemaker that haunts the dreams of endurance athletes worldwide. It has been vilified, blamed for muscle soreness, and even accused of causing the Bermuda Triangle phenomenon (okay, maybe not that last one). But fear not, dear fellow athlete! In this delightful and

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Jun 4, 20234 min read


4 Reasons For and Against Using Super Shoes That "May" Take Your Running to the Next Level
Super shoes for running are a relatively recent innovation that has gained significant attention among the running community. These shoes are designed with advanced technologies and materials that provide exceptional cushioning, energy return, and propulsion, resulting in enhanced athletic performance. One of the most noteworthy features of super shoes is the carbon fiber plate that is integrated into the midsole, which acts as a springboard to propel the runner forward. The

Paul M Johnson - CNC,CSNC,PES
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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