Training tips, race guides and coaching insights from Nenad Starc - ESCI Certified Triathlon Coach, Ironman finisher, and a founder of Peak Within Coaching. Based in The Netherlands, coaching athletes worldwide.
From Zero to Ironman in Three Years — What I Actually Learned
I started with no cycling, swimming, or running background. Three years later I finished Ironman Copenhagen in 11:58. Here's what I actually learned.
From Couch to Sprint Triathlon in 12 Weeks— Is It Actually Possible?
I get this question a lot. Usually it comes from someone who's just registered for their first sprint triathlon — maybe a work colleague dared them, maybe they watched a race and something lit up inside them — and now they're staring at the entry confirmation wondering what on earth they've done.
So let me answer it directly: yes, it is possible. But with important conditions attached.
Why Triathlon Might Be the New Year’s Resolution That Actually Sticks
Every January, the same question comes up: “What’s my New Year’s resolution going to be this year?”
Lose weight. Get fitter. Be healthier. Try something new. All great goals — but also the same ones that often fade by February.
For many beginners and mid-pack athletes, triathlon quietly checks every one of those boxes. But like any resolution worth keeping, it comes with both rewards and challenges. Let’s talk honestly about why triathlon can be an incredible New Year’s goal — and what you should know before committing.