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Triathlete in aero position on a time trial bike with a disc wheel, GPS watch on his wrist, riding fast on a motor racing circuit at sunrise

TriathlonNov 2, 20266 min read

Intervals.icu for triathlon: a training plan run by an AI coach

Intervals.icu tracks everything but won't build your plan. Here is how an AI coach connected to Intervals.icu plans your triathlon week and sends it to your watch.

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Amateur triathlete checking a training plan on a smartwatch next to an aero road bike by a lake

TriathlonNov 2, 20267 min read

Best triathlon training app in 2026: 7 apps compared honestly

TriCoach AI, TrainingPeaks, TriDot, Humango, MOTTIV, Intervals.icu and TrainerRoad side by side: approach, compatible watches, verified pricing and who each one is for.

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Amateur triathlete riding a time trial bike with aero extensions on an open road at sunrise

TriathlonNov 2, 20265 min read

The best TrainingPeaks alternative when you train without a coach

TrainingPeaks shines with a coach and much less on your own. Pricing, free vs Premium, verified alternatives and a step-by-step move to Intervals.icu and TriCoach AI.

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Age-group triathlete in aero position on a time trial bike during a training ride on an open country road

TriathlonNov 2, 20266 min read

TriDot review: what you get, what it costs and a simpler alternative

TriDot is all about data and AI, from $14.99 to $249 a month. Here is what it does well, where it falls short, and when a simpler alternative makes more sense.

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Age-group triathlete in a wetsuit and goggles swimming open water in a lake at sunrise

TriathlonNov 2, 20266 min read

Humango review: the Hugo AI coach, pricing and a simpler alternative

Humango and its AI coach Hugo adapt your plan in real time, but triathlon requires the Premium plan. Here is what it does well, where it falls short and a simpler option.

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Age group triathlete checking a structured workout on a GPS watch before riding a time trial bike

TriathlonNov 2, 20266 min read

Garmin triathlon training plan: get swim, bike and run workouts on your watch

Garmin Triathlon Coach, structured workouts and automatic uploads through Intervals.icu: everything you need to follow a triathlon plan on your Garmin watch.

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Three triathletes racing on a motor racing circuit at sunrise, the leader in aero position on a time trial bike with a disc wheel

TriathlonNov 2, 20267 min read

Triathlon distances explained: from super sprint to Ironman

Super sprint, sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman: the distances for each format, average finish times and how much training each one takes.

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Triathlete in a wetsuit walking out of a lake at sunrise toward the transition area

TriathlonJun 14, 20267 min read

Starting triathlon: where to begin when you're starting from zero

Pick your distance, the minimum gear, structure three sports in one week: the clear plan to nail your first triathlon.

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Triathlete swimming front crawl in open water, arm recovering above the surface, side view at water level

TriathlonJun 12, 20267 min read

Triathlon swim technique: swim efficient, not fast

Position, breathing, sighting: the levers that make you swim efficient and exit the water fresh, not fried.

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Triathlon transition area at dawn: road bike on a rack, running shoes and helmet laid out on a towel

TriathlonJun 10, 20266 min read

Nailing T1 and T2: triathlon's 4th discipline

The 4th sport, for free. Organize your zone, automate your moves, and stop losing minutes for nothing in T1 and T2.

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Sport GPS watch on a wrist showing colored heart rate zones on an athletics track

TriathlonApr 18, 20267 min read

Heart rate zones for triathlon: practical guide

5 zones, 3 sports: how to set HR zones right and use them in swim, bike and run.

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Road bike and running shoes in a triathlon T2 transition zone

TriathlonApr 15, 20266 min read

The bike-to-run brick: why, how, how often

The session that actually prepares for the transition. When to schedule, how long, at what intensity.

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