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How to pace a triathlon to leave it all out there WITHOUT blowing up

Struggling to pace yourself without blowing your doors off or leaving a frustrating amount of fuel left in the tank? Here's how to pace a triathlon to perfection, with expert tips from Joe Friel and Ingmar Jungnickel.

By Jack Evans

Triathlon and Cycling Journalist

Last updated -

28 Jul 2025

Pacing a triathlon is a tricky business: how do you calibrate back-to-back efforts in three different sports and account for race-day adrenaline, the surges of fellow competitors and your own mounting...

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