What follows is an attempt to help each triathlete for the preparation, strategy, and "game-plan" of racing a "Pool-sprint" style race. We approach this in a format to answer real questions that we have been asked about these types of races.

For the most part, multi-sport racing requires a steady, consistent pace from start to finish. Multi-sport racing is a balance between energy conservation and expenditure. With the exception of draft legal events, opponent strategy and tactics are largely not a consideration, whereas individual pacing is.

Yeah it is kind of a goofy title but the message is a good one. Have you ever made a list of things that you can and can not control in a race?

The start of a triathlon can be nerve-wracking, tiring, intimidating, frustrating, and even discouraging (why do we do this sport??). But don't let all this get to you!

Remember that there are many little steps that make you successful on race day. Here are some of the common mistakes that triathletes make in their race preparation. Learn from the errors of others, without paying the price yourself.

During college in the mid 80's I fancied myself to be quite a pool shark, until one night I got spanked by an old guy. I asked him how he gotten so good, he said, "Son, if you waste enough time doing something and learning about it, you can get good at it, in spite of a lack of talent or intelligence." Lesson learned.

After my Kona race, a client asked me about the mental focus required for a successful race.

There is nothing worse than getting half way through the bike leg of a triathlon to find your front changer coming loose and jamming your chain so that you can't pedal anymore. Or putting on your goggles on the start line to find the nose bridge break.