The TriDot Triathlon Podcast 8 Ways Triathletes Lose Time (And How to Fix Them)
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Aug 11, 2025 Matt Sommer, fitness director and triathlon coach, teams up with Ironman Maryland champion Matt Bach to share crucial insights on optimizing triathlon performance. They discuss the importance of meticulous race day preparation and effective gear management to save precious seconds. The duo also highlights swim navigation skills, smart pacing strategies to avoid early fatigue, and tailored nutrition plans for unpredictable conditions. Mindfulness and strength training tips round out their expert advice, ensuring triathletes can race confidently from start to finish.
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Rehearse The Open Water Route
- Do repeated practice swims on the actual course to reduce zig-zagging and swim extra yards.
- Improve sighting to cut distance and save minutes in open water.
Pick Goggles And Practice In Wetsuit
- Choose goggles for the water and light conditions and apply anti-fog before race day.
- Practice swimming in your race wetsuit to get used to altered body position and neck tension.
Make And Trust A Detailed Pacing Plan
- Create a detailed pacing plan with target power/pace zones and monitor those metrics, not speed alone.
- Stick to the plan and play your five cards (swim, T1, bike, T2, run) evenly to avoid fading.