5 Months to Go: Time to Train Like It Counts
Five months. It sounds like a lot—and at the same time, not nearly enough.
If you’ve been consistent, this is when things start to click. You’re fitter, more confident, and probably settling into a rhythm. But let’s not sugarcoat it: five months out is when the training needs to get a little more serious. Not obsessive. Just sharper.
Whether you’ve raced Earth, Sea & Fire before or are eyeing Dubrovnik for the first time, the approach now matters. These next few months will define how you arrive at that start line.
What Changes This Month?
1. Your Sessions Should Have a Clear Purpose
No more “just getting through it.” Each swim, bike, or run should answer a question:
- Am I building endurance?
- Am I developing speed or strength?
- Am I practicing transitions?
Structure breeds confidence. You don’t need 20-hour training weeks—you need targeted effort.
2. Quality Over Quantity
This is where many athletes fall into the trap of thinking more is more. It’s not. Smarter is better.
One intense threshold session done well beats three half-hearted intervals. One well-fueled brick is worth more than two long rides on empty.
3. Brick Work = Non-Negotiable
By now, brick sessions should be weekly staples. Not optional. If you haven’t started yet, now is the time.
They don’t have to be long, but they should be uncomfortable. Learn to run on tired legs. Learn to shift gears mentally. Race day will ask for it—you want to have the answer.
4. Practice Like It’s Race Day
From gear to pacing, nutrition to transitions, everything should start mimicking race-day habits:
- Use your actual race kit
- Train at similar times of day
- Fuel during sessions as you would during the race
- Practice sighting in open water (if possible)
This builds confidence—and reveals gaps while there’s still time to fix them.
Don’t Ignore the Invisible Work
This is the part that’s easy to overlook when the training ramps up:
- Recovery isn’t lazy—it’s where adaptation happens.
- Sleep is your most effective legal performance enhancer.
- Mobility & activation keep the engine running smoothly.
- Nutrition fuels your sessions and your rebuild.
Get these wrong, and all the miles in the world won’t help. Get them right, and suddenly everything flows.
A Note If You’re Just Starting Now
Yes—you still have time. But start today. The goal isn’t to “catch up,” it’s to build consistently from now on. Set realistic weekly targets. Find your rhythm. Reach out to a coach or club if you need structure.
You don’t need perfect training. You need momentum.
If You Haven’t Registered Yet…
This is the moment.
📍 Earth, Sea & Fire Triathlon – Dubrovnik, Croatia
🗓️ October 2025
🏊♂️ 🚴♂️ 🏃♀️ Scenic, challenging, unforgettable.
Let’s be honest—you didn’t read this far because you’re unsure.
You’re ready.
See You at the Start Line
This race rewards those who respect the process. Five months may feel like a long way off—but in training terms, it’s right around the corner.
Train smart. Recover well. Keep showing up.
Let’s build something real.
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