20 Things Every Triathlete Should Know | 15 Years of Coaching Lessons

After more than 15 years in triathlon, coaching hundreds of athletes, and racing everything from sprint triathlons to Ironman, I've learned a few things along the way. Some lessons came from certifications and education. Some came from coaching. Some came from making mistakes and learning things the hard way. In this episode, I share 20 bits of triathlon wisdom that have shaped the way I train, coach, and race. Whether you're preparing for your first sprint triathlon, your first 70.3, or your next Ironman, you'll find practical takeaways you can apply immediately. In this episode: ✅ Swim technique vs. swim fitness ✅ Using drills the right way ✅ Why video analysis matters ✅ Heart rate vs. power training ✅ Investing in yourself before investing in your bike ✅ Running shoe fitting ✅ Long run myths ✅ Strength training for triathletes ✅ Recovery and sleep ✅ Race-day execution ✅ Injury prevention ✅ Mindset, failure, and resilience ✅ Gratitude and perspective Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:XX Swim Wisdom 00:XX Bike Wisdom 00:XX Run Wisdom 00:XX Strength & Recovery 00:XX Race Day Wisdom 00:XX Mindset & Gratitude (Replace once YouTube chapters are finalized.) Work With Coach John 🏊‍♂️ TRIbe Coaching Premium coaching without the premium price. 🌐 https://tribetriathlon.net Connect With TRIbe 📧 Join the newsletter 🎙️ Subscribe to the TRIbe Triathlon Podcast 📱 Follow TRIbe on social media Hashtags #Triathlon #Ironman #IronmanTraining #TriathlonTraining #EnduranceSports #Triathlete #SwimBikeRun #TriathlonCoach #IronmanTriathlon #70point3