Training tips, guides, and insights from The Next Race https://www.thenextrace.app/blog en-US Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:22:37 GMT The Summary column in your plan now works out every session from its steps and your own paces, so a week's time matches what each session says. And any planned session can go straight into your library. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/week-totals-that-add-up https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/week-totals-that-add-up Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race TNR Go has a new Charts tab: splits, zones, pace, heart rate, elevation, running dynamics and swim SWOLF, plus two charts nobody else has: heart rate vs your normal and heartbeats per km. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/activity-charts https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/activity-charts Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race On October 10, both the men's and women's Ironman World Championships race on the same day for the first time since 2019. Here's what to watch. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/kona-2026-race-preview-what-to-watch-and-why-it-matters https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/kona-2026-race-preview-what-to-watch-and-why-it-matters Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Two tools. Completely different jobs. Constantly confused. Here's what each one actually does — and why having both changes everything. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-training-plan-and-a-training-log https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-training-plan-and-a-training-log Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race The hardest part of coming back isn't the fitness. Fitness returns faster than most athletes expect. Here's how to do it without getting hurt again. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/comeback-plan-returning-triathlon-training https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/comeback-plan-returning-triathlon-training Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Most triathletes set their race goals by picking a number that sounds good. Your past data contains a much more accurate prediction. Here's how to read it. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/how-to-use-your-past-race-data-to-set-a-realistic-finish-time-goal https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/how-to-use-your-past-race-data-to-set-a-realistic-finish-time-goal Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Three years of runs, rides, swims. 847 activities. Here's the pattern I hadn't noticed in three years of logging. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/imported-strava-data-tnr-training-lessons https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/imported-strava-data-tnr-training-lessons Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race For two years I ran my training out of a Google Sheet. It was a good spreadsheet, by the standards of triathlete spreadsheets. Here's why I stopped. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/stopped-using-spreadsheet-triathlon-season https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/stopped-using-spreadsheet-triathlon-season Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Sixteen days of forecast on your training calendar and historical conditions on every synced activity — powered by Open-Meteo, driven by your home location. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/weather-on-every-day https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/weather-on-every-day Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Forty-five minutes is enough to do something meaningful. It is not enough to waste time figuring out nutrition. Here's the framework. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/fuelling-lunch-break-workout https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/fuelling-lunch-break-workout Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Overtraining doesn't announce itself. It accumulates quietly, over weeks. Here's how to spot it early and what to do when you do. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/overtraining-signs-data https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/overtraining-signs-data Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Log measurements straight from the calendar, schedule tests as first-class blocks, and let completed tests write the measurement for you. The Next Race now closes the loop between planning, doing, and progressing. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/training-feedback-loop https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/training-feedback-loop Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Metric or imperial — the preference now reaches every surface in The Next Race, from athlete profiles to calendar subscriptions. Even your athletes' Apple Calendar will speak your unit. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/units-everywhere https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/units-everywhere Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race The tnr CLI and MCP server now do more than list and create. Edit races and plans, schedule workouts on specific dates, link Strava activities to planned sessions, and browse your completed activity history — all from the terminal or from inside Claude, Cursor, and Claude Code. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/tnr-v0-2-edit-schedule-activities https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/tnr-v0-2-edit-schedule-activities Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Annotations in The Next Race now sit on the exact day you set them, not a whole week. Mark race day itself, a sick Tuesday, or a long-haul Friday — your training calendar finally fits real life. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/annotate-any-day https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/annotate-any-day Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A behind-the-scenes look at the foundational work we just did across the platform — tightening data access, clearing out dead code, and hardening the integrations you use day to day. No new features, but a meaningfully safer and faster app. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/off-season-conditioning https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/off-season-conditioning Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race How we shipped a Model Context Protocol server for The Next Race in one focused evening — what we built, what we cut, and what the architecture looks like in practice. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/building-the-mcp-server https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/building-the-mcp-server Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Connect The Next Race to Claude (and any MCP-compatible AI tool) and ask about your races, build your workout library, set your zones — all from a conversation. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/connect-claude-cursor-mcp https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/connect-claude-cursor-mcp Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A small CLI that gives you scriptable access to your races, plans, workout library, and physiology. Useful if you live in a terminal — or if you want to wire The Next Race into something else. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/introducing-tnr-cli https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/introducing-tnr-cli Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race We've redesigned the sidebar with pinned items, collapsible sections, and drag-and-drop workouts. Your most important items are now one click away. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/new-sidebar-pinned-items https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/new-sidebar-pinned-items Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Your first triathlon taught you things no training plan could. The second one requires a different approach entirely. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/training-for-your-second-triathlon-what-to-do-differently https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/training-for-your-second-triathlon-what-to-do-differently Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race The Next Race now has a dedicated Activities page with a full data table, standalone import from Strava, bulk import, category filtering, and auto-import via webhooks. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/activities-page-and-import https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/activities-page-and-import Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race You can now link a completed activity to a planned workout in The Next Race. See a side-by-side comparison of what you planned versus what you actually did — distance, pace, heart rate, power, and more. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/link-activities-to-planned-workouts https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/link-activities-to-planned-workouts Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race The Next Race settings have been completely restructured into five focused sections — Profile, Physiology, Preferences, Notifications, and Connectors — with new features on every tab. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/redesigned-settings-and-connectors https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/redesigned-settings-and-connectors Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race The swim is the shortest leg of a triathlon. For most age-groupers, it's also the most expensive. Here's how to fix it without just swimming more. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/why-your-swim-is-holding-you-back https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/why-your-swim-is-holding-you-back Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Most race-day nutrition disasters originate not from race-day decisions but from the seven days that preceded them. Here's what that week actually looks like. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/race-week-nutrition https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/race-week-nutrition Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Two Olympic-distance races can demand completely different athletes. Here's how to read a course properly — and what to do with what you find. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/how-to-read-race-course-profile https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/how-to-read-race-course-profile Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Managing two races four to eight weeks apart is one of the most common planning challenges in age-group triathlon. Here's how to think about it. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/training-plan-two-races-close-together https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/training-plan-two-races-close-together Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race The name comes from how your legs feel the first time you try one. Here's what bricks are, when to start them, and how many you actually need. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/brick-workouts-explained https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/brick-workouts-explained Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A realistic 16-week Olympic triathlon training plan built around 8–10 hours per week for athletes with full-time jobs. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/olympic-triathlon-training-plan-16-weeks-working-adults https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/olympic-triathlon-training-plan-16-weeks-working-adults Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race We've added the ability to duplicate training plans in The Next Race. Copy any plan—including workouts and races—with a new start date. Perfect for reusing successful plans or sharing templates. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/duplicate-training-plans https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/duplicate-training-plans Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Strava killed their training plans in 2025. Here are the best free alternatives that actually work—including one that handles multiple races without the chaos. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/strava-training-plans-best-free-alternatives https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/strava-training-plans-best-free-alternatives Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Learn how to overcome cutoff anxiety with data-driven training. A practical guide to reverse-engineering your race goals and building confidence through targeted training. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/beat-the-sweep-data-backed-guide-race-cutoffs https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/beat-the-sweep-data-backed-guide-race-cutoffs Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Learn how to balance triathlon training with a full-time job. Practical strategies for fitting quality workouts into your busy schedule without sacrificing your career or family time. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/lunch-break-warrior-triathlon-training-9-to-5 https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/lunch-break-warrior-triathlon-training-9-to-5 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Learn how to complete your first triathlon without breaking the bank. Practical budget tips for gear, equipment, and training that will get you to the finish line for under $500. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/triathlon-on-a-budget-under-500 https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/triathlon-on-a-budget-under-500 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Learn how to build 60% of your swim fitness without ever touching the water. A practical guide to dryland training for triathletes who can't access a pool. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/no-pool-survival-guide-dryland-swim-training https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/no-pool-survival-guide-dryland-swim-training Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Discover how VO2Max differs for women, why it matters for your training, and how to interpret your results to optimize performance. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/understanding-vo2max-for-women https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/understanding-vo2max-for-women Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Realistic Ironman training volume—weekly hours, how it varies by experience, and what’s actually required to finish. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/ironman-training-volume-per-week https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/ironman-training-volume-per-week Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Compare one-day and annual USA Triathlon licenses—cost, benefits, and when each makes sense for your racing schedule. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/usa-triathlon-license-one-day-vs-annual https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/usa-triathlon-license-one-day-vs-annual Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Complete guide to USA Triathlon wetsuit rules—temperature cutoffs, when they’re required vs. optional, and how races enforce them. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/usa-triathlon-wetsuit-rules https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/usa-triathlon-wetsuit-rules Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race When you need a wetsuit for sprint triathlons—water temperature, rules, and whether it’s worth the investment. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/wetsuit-sprint-triathlon https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/wetsuit-sprint-triathlon Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A realistic 6-hour-per-week triathlon training plan for sprint and Olympic distances—structure, priorities, and what to expect. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/triathlon-training-6-hours-per-week https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/triathlon-training-6-hours-per-week Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A practical look at TrainingPeaks for self-coached runners—pros, cons, and when a simpler tool might be better. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/trainingpeaks-self-coached-runners https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/trainingpeaks-self-coached-runners Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race How to turn run commuting into productive marathon training—structuring doubles, fueling, and avoiding overuse. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/run-commute-training-plan https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/run-commute-training-plan Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Actionable tips for early-morning runners—sleep, fueling, workout choices, and safety in the dark. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/early-morning-running-training https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/early-morning-running-training Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A realistic marathon plan for busy professionals—time-boxed sessions, split runs, and smart recovery. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/marathon-training-full-time-job https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/marathon-training-full-time-job Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A practical winter marathon plan using the treadmill—structure, pacing, boredom-busters, and when to head outside. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/winter-marathon-training-treadmill https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/winter-marathon-training-treadmill Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Practical adjustments for marathon training in heat and humidity—pacing, hydration, fueling, and safety. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/marathon-training-hot-weather https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/marathon-training-hot-weather Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A beginner's guide to triathlon training, covering all three disciplines and how to structure your training plan. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/getting-started-with-triathlon-training https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/getting-started-with-triathlon-training Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race Learn how to balance training stress with recovery to maximize performance and prevent overtraining. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/understanding-training-load-and-recovery https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/understanding-training-load-and-recovery Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race A comprehensive guide to creating your first marathon training plan, from setting goals to structuring your weekly workouts. https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/how-to-build-your-first-marathon-plan https://www.thenextrace.app/blog/how-to-build-your-first-marathon-plan Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Next Race