What Comes After Your First Triathlon (Most Get This Wrong)

The Endurance Athlete Journey · Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 10m · transcript

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You trained. You showed up. You crossed the finish line.

Now what?

For a lot of athletes, the end of a race doesn’t feel the way they expected. There’s pride, excitement… and sometimes an unexpected sense of emptiness. The structure is gone. The goal is gone. And the question becomes: what comes next?

In this episode of Triathlon 101, Coach Justin walks through what actually happens after your first triathlon—and how to approach your next steps with clarity instead of emotion.

This isn’t about immediately signing up for another race. It’s about understanding the post-race…