Overcoming Pre-Race Nerves: A Guide to Managing Triathlon Anxiety

Pre-race nerves are an almost universal experience for triathletes. Whether it’s your first sprint triathlon or your tenth Ironman, the jitters often kick in during the days (or even weeks) leading up to race day. You’ve trained hard, prepared your gear, and reviewed the course a hundred times, but that nagging feeling of anxiety can still creep in, bringing doubts and butterflies with it.