Conquering an Ironman 70.3 distance triathlon is as much a matter of pacing as it is about sheer grit and time put in training. Let’s get into what pacing should look like.

Have you ever gained weight when starting an exercise program or during a race build-up? This has to be one of the most frustrating situations. You’re training down the house, putting in endless miles, dealing with sore muscles, and still, the scale goes up. Spoiler alert! You probably haven’t gained 20lbs of muscle. (I’m guilty of telling myself it must be muscle gain).