Field notes from the training
Race guides, training tips
and honest coaching insights
Written by Nenad Starc — ESCI certified triathlon coach, Ironman finisher, and someone who started from zero in 2022. Everything here comes from experience, not theory.
Training & coaching
What a Triathlon Training Camp in Mallorca Actually Does to You
I wasn't the coach this week — I was the athlete. A week at a pro training camp in Mallorca, every kilometre felt in my legs by Thursday.
5 May 2026
Beginner guide
From Zero to Ironman in Three Years — What I Actually Learned
No cycling, swimming, or running background. Three years later: Ironman Copenhagen, 11:58. Here's what I actually learned.
3 May 2026
Race guide
Triathlon Race Calendar Netherlands 2026 — The Complete Guide
Every triathlon event in the Netherlands in 2026 — from sprint to full Ironman — with coaching notes on each one.
25 Apr 2026
Training & coaching
TrainingPeaks for Beginners — How Coached Athletes Use It
New to TrainingPeaks? Here's exactly what to look at, what to ignore, and how to get the most from it as a coached athlete.
18 Apr 2026
Beginner guide
From Couch to Sprint Triathlon in 12 Weeks — Is It Actually Possible?
Yes — but with conditions. Here's what it actually takes, what you need in place, and what can go wrong.
11 Apr 2026
Beginner guide
How Much Does Triathlon Coaching Cost? And Is It Actually Worth It?
An honest answer — what coaching costs, what you get, and how to decide if it's the right move for you right now.
4 Apr 2026
Race guide
Ironman 70.3 Westfriesland — Course Guide, Race Tips & What to Expect
I've raced Westfriesland twice. The swim, the wind on the bike, where races are won and lost on the run.
23 Mar 2026
Beginner guide
Triathlon Coaching in the Netherlands — in English
Looking for an English-speaking triathlon coach in the Netherlands? Here's what to look for and why the language gap matters.
20 Mar 2026
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Beginner guide
Why Triathlon Might Be the New Year's Resolution That Actually Sticks
Most resolutions fade by February. Here's why triathlon is different — and what to know before you commit.
26 Dec 2025
Training & coaching
Supercharging Your Swim Training: Swim Tools
Pull buoy, fins, snorkel, kickboard and smart goggles — which tools actually help and which are just expensive clutter.
7 Dec 2025
Training & coaching
Why Hire a Triathlon Coach? What Coaching Gives You That You Can't Get Alone
Every beginner deserves support from day one. Here's what coaching actually changes — and what it doesn't.
30 Nov 2025
Training & coaching
How a Triathlon Coach Personalises Training for Every Athlete
Beginners, time-crunched athletes, and competitive performers all need different things. Here's how the approach changes.
23 Nov 2025
Training & coaching
How to Build a Triathlon Annual Training Plan (ATP) — With a Real Example
A walk-through of my own ATP — race classifications, training phases, and how the full year fits together.
17 Nov 2025
Training & coaching
Surviving Winter Like a Triathlete: How I Built My Indoor Training Setup
Smart trainer, treadmill, projector, fans. How I set up a pain cave that makes winter training something to look forward to.
9 Nov 2025
Training & coaching
Planning Early for Your Triathlon Racing Season Is the Key to Success
The A-B-C race system and why the planning phase is where most athletes lose their season before it starts.
25 Oct 2025
Race report
Running Through History: My Amsterdam Marathon 2025 Experience
The 50th TCS Amsterdam Marathon — two months after Ironman Copenhagen. Race report, course highlights, and what I learned.
21 Oct 2025
Race report
Ironman Copenhagen 2025 — Race Report
3.8km swim, 180km bike, full marathon. Finish time 11:58:25. From a coach who started from zero in 2022 — the full story of race day.
31 Aug 2025
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