Race Pacing: How to make the most of the whole day

Race Pacing: how to make the most of your day!

Remember the biggest factor in triathlon pacing… Triathlons are ONE activity!!! So often, folks will think, “I have been a swimmer (or cyclist or runner), so I’m just going to go full gas in that segment and I'll be fine.” Rarely does this workout. Why? Because our body views a triathlon as a single energy output, just like a single sport event of the same/similar duration. As the season progresses, when planning how to pace a race, always remember that you are distributing work so that you can handle the highest intensity and effort over the final quarter of the race. This mindset may seem like a minor adjustment, but functionally, it’s a significant difference. To achieve your best results at races this year, don't forget that you are not pacing a swim, a bike, and a run… You are pacing out a triathlon as one single output of energy.

Will Kirousis, MS, CSCS, CISSN
Tri-Hard | Director
USA Cycling Certified Coach

USA Triathlon Certified Coach
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Certified Sports Nutritionist

508.633.2708 | will@tri-hard.com | www.tri-hard.com | @willkirousis