Road Mates EnterHow to become a Triathlete, phase by phase: what you do in each one, how long it takes, and the proof that shows you're done.
5 phases1.5–2.5 years16 resources
Learning to swim continuous freestyle laps, getting comfortable on a road bike, and running consistently without injury. By the end you can swim 750m, ride 20km, and run 5km on separate days.
You're done when you can show
A training log export showing 8 weeks of consistent sessions across all three sports.
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Stacking disciplines in the same session, rehearsing transitions, and swimming in open water with a wetsuit. You produce a race-ready routine and a gear setup you trust.
You're done when you can show
A GPS file of a full sprint-distance brick workout including an open-water swim.
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Tapering, racing a sprint event, and executing your pacing and transition plan under race conditions. You prove you can complete all three legs back to back in competition.
You're done when you can show
Official race results link showing your finish time at a sprint triathlon.
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Shifting from just finishing to a periodized plan with zones, intervals, strength work, and nutrition practice, while racing olympic distance. You produce measurable fitness gains like FTP, swim CSS, and threshold run pace.
You're done when you can show
Official results from an olympic-distance race plus a test-day log showing improved FTP and paces.
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Building endurance volume for 70.3 or full-distance events, rehearsing race-day fueling on long rides and runs, and targeting age-group placings or qualification slots. You prove you can pace and fuel through hours of racing.
You're done when you can show
Official results link showing a completed 70.3 or full-distance triathlon finish.
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Walk this road with people on it.
Track each phase, post your proofs, and get matched with people in the same phase.