3 Months to Go: The Pressure Builds, But So Does the Power

Three months.

It’s close enough that you’ve probably started visualizing race day—but still far enough that you can shape your performance. If you’ve been putting in the work, now is when it starts to show. And if you haven’t yet committed? There’s still time—but the window is narrowing.

As someone who’s raced dozens of triathlons across different conditions, countries, and chaos—I can tell you this: 3 months out is when the serious athletes separate from the seasonal ones.

This is when the training gets specific. The mindset gets sharper. The routine becomes your race-day rehearsal.

Training at 3 Months Out

1. Race-Specific Intensity

Now is the time to build confidence at the pace you intend to race. Zone 2 volume has its place—but now it’s about race-pace efforts, controlled threshold sets, and bricks that simulate what your legs will feel when they hit the pavement after a hard ride.

2. Weekend Simulation Blocks

If you’re not already doing back-to-back simulation weekends—start now:

• Saturday: swim + bike brick (race intensity)
• Sunday: long run (progressively paced)

Do it in your race kit. Eat the food you’ll race with. Use your planned gear. This is where you identify friction points before race day.

3. Open Water Skills

No matter how strong you are in the pool, open water is different. Practice sighting, swimming in a pack, and building comfort in unpredictable conditions. If you can do group swims—even better.

4. Transitions Matter

At this point, your transitions should be rehearsed, timed, and efficient. Lay out your gear and run through your T1 and T2 flows. Your goal: smooth, second-nature movement. No guessing, no fumbling.

Recovery = Progress

With intensity climbing, recovery becomes more important—not less.

• Sleep like it’s part of your training plan.
• Fuel with intent: carbs, electrolytes, protein—all have a role.
• Don’t ignore tightness, fatigue, or minor niggles. Be proactive with mobility and strength work.

The Mental Side

At 3 months out, the mental game intensifies:

• Confidence is built in repetition.
• Doubt creeps in when you skip the little things.
• You don’t have to be perfect—just committed.

Visualize race day. Not just the finish, but the hard parts: the headwind, the heat, the moment your legs feel heavy. Practice your reaction now, so it’s automatic then.

If You Haven’t Registered Yet…

This is your reminder:

⏳ Time is running out to secure your place at the Earth, Sea & Fire Triathlon in one of Europe’s most iconic race destinations—Dubrovnik, Croatia.

📍 Stunning coastal roads.
🌊 Open water start under historic city walls.
🔥 Atmosphere that stays with you long after the race ends.

📝 Register now before it’s too late

Final Thought

3 months is enough time to elevate everything. Your fitness. Your focus. Your race-day readiness.

This is when it counts.

Let’s go get it.