11 Things Smart Triathletes Should NOT Do On Race Day

In this episode, we break down nine race-day mistakes smart triathletes avoid. We cover pacing, data, nutrition, transitions, equipment choices, and more If you want to stop giving away free time and finally race to your potential, this is your race-day playbook. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - The SMARTEST Triathletes Do This 07:50 - Smart Data 20:20 - Nutrition Mistakes 25:20 - Drafting: Okay or Not? 32:45 - Transition Mistakes 38:40 - Flying Mount Worth It? 43:30 - How To Have More Confidence 45:50 - Getting the Race Peak Right 48:20 - Smart Athlete Checklist 51:10 - Gratitude If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won't be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: Check us out on Instagram: Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

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11 Things Smart Triathletes Should NOT Do On Race Day is an episode from Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice by TriVelo Coaching.

This episode is 56:12 long.

This episode was published on Feb 11, 2026.

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