Episode 30: The Complete Guide to Your First 70.3 Triathlon with Author Brittany Vermeer

Endurance journalist and author Brittany Vermeer joins me to discuss her book, The Complete Guide to Your First 70.3 Triathlon . Brittany has been in endurance media for 17 years, writing for Ironman, Triathlete , and Outside Magazin. Brittany shares the most common mistakes athletes make when tackling their first middle distance race, from nutrition mishaps to pacing errors, and we go beyond training plans to explore the mental game necessary for 70.3 triathlon success, the difference between racing as a test versus a challenge, and why racing by feel is a crucial skill to use alongside objective data. Whether you're preparing for your first 70.3 or looking to improve your approach to long course racing, this episode offers practical wisdom for training smarter and racing stronger. Links! Triple Threat Life newsletter: triplethreatlife.substack.com The Complete Guide to Your First 70.3 Triathlon - on Amazon - on Brittany’s website, thetriplethreatlife.com - Instagram: @thetriplethreatlife