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The One Running Mistake That Increases Injury Risk by 64% | The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #115
A new study of over 5,000 runners reveals the real cause of injuries — and it’s not weekly mileage. Learn how to train smarter and avoid the 64% injury trap.
Yan Busset
6 min read


How to Pace Your Triathlon: Strategies That Actually Work-The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #114
Pacing can make or break your triathlon. Learn how to balance effort, control intensity, and finish strong with Coach Yan Busset’s proven pacing strategies.
Yan Busset
10 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #113-Training Volume Can Make You... or Break You
Read time: 5min. By Coach Yan Busset Training Volume: Your Most Powerful Tool… If You Handle It Right If there’s one factor in endurance...
Yan Busset
6 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #112-Can Group Training and Personal Plans Work Together?
Read time: 6min. By Coach Yan Busset Are Group Trainings Killing Your Progress? Group training sessions are fun, motivating, and social, but are they really helping you improve, or are they silently holding you back? Many triathletes struggle to find the right balance between following a personal plan and joining group workouts. Can I train with others without compromising my own goals? Spoiler alert: the answer is yes. In fact, I believe group training, when used wisely, is
Yan Busset
7 min read


Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #111-Balance Lost After The Swim here is the Fix
Read time: 4min. By Coach Yan Busset Ever stood up after the swim and felt like the beach was spinning? Kick Smart, Stand Strong: Avoid...
Yan Busset
3 min read


Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #110-From short distance to Ironman: What You Need to Rethink
Read time: 4min. By Coach Yan Busset Thinking about going long? Here’s what to expect So you’ve done a few sprints. Maybe an Olympic or...
Yan Busset
4 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #109-Cold Water Swim? Here’s How to Stay Calm and Race Strong
Read time: 3min. By Coach Yan Busset How to Handle Cold Water on Race Day Like a Pro This spring in Finland hasn’t been the warmest, and...
Yan Busset
3 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #108-Your First Triathlon Will Be a Mess. And That’s Ok.
Read time: 5min. By Coach Yan Busset Don’t Chase Perfection on Your First Triathlon: Chase Experience You trained. You bought gear. You...
Yan Busset
5 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #107-From Fear to Freedom: Overcoming Open Water Anxiety
Read time: 5min. By Coach Yan Busset Scared of Open Water? Here's What You Can Do About It There’s something not many triathletes like to...
Yan Busset
6 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #106-Tribars: Origins, Evolution, and How to Make the Right Choice
Read time: 5min. By Coach Yan Busset Understanding Aerobars: What They Are, Where They Come From, and Why They Matter If there’s one...
Yan Busset
7 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #105-Swim Smarter: Get the Most Out of Drafting for Free Speed
Read time: 4min. By Coach Yan Busset Swim Smarter: How Drafting Can Save You Seconds in Open Water In triathlon, drafting on the bike isn’t allowed in long-distance races, but in the swim, it is. So you might as well use it, and use it well, because it can make a big difference. Either you save a lot of energy, or you swim faster for the same effort. In this article, we’ll look at why you should draft, what the science says, where to position yourself to get the most benefit,
Yan Busset
4 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #104-If I Were to Start Triathlon Today: Mistakes I Wouldn’t Repeat
Read time: 4min. By Coach Yan Busset What I’d Do Differently If I Started Triathlon Today I remember my first triathlon clearly. I was...
Yan Busset
4 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #103-Earpods Off, Mind On, Rediscovering Boredom in a World of Noise
Read time: 3min. By Coach Yan Busset Disconnect to Reconnect: The Case for Silent Training We live in a world of endless stimulation. Our...
Yan Busset
3 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #102-Ground Contact Time: The Metric That Can Make or Break Your Run
Read time: 4min. By Coach Yan Busset Ground Contact Time: The Missing Link in Your Run Efficiency One metric that often flies under the...
Yan Busset
4 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #101-Plan your 2025 races better than 90% of athletes!
Read time: 5min. By Coach Yan Busset The Smart Way to Organise Your 2025 Triathlon Season The race season is approaching fast, and by...
Yan Busset
6 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #100-100 Triathlon Tips
Read time: 10min. By Coach Yan Busset This one is a bit special. It’s the 100th article of my weekly blog series. 100 weeks of sharing...
Yan Busset
14 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #99-Why Your Freestyle Feels Exhausting: Energy Leaks to Fix Now!
Read time: 5min. By Coach Yan Busset Stop struggling in freestyle: Energy-saving tips that work! Swimming harder isn't always the answer,...
Yan Busset
5 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #98-5 Unconventional Run Workouts to Spice Up Your Training
Read time: 3min. By Coach Yan Busset Break Monotony and Boost Your Triathlon Performance With These 5 Unique Run. Workouts To love...
Yan Busset
3 min read


The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #97-Read This Before Buying Your Next Saddle
Read time: 5min. By Coach Yan Busset Your Butt Will Thank You: Find the Right Saddle for You Choosing the right saddle is even more...
Yan Busset
6 min read


Your Arm Swing Might Be Holding You Back—Here’s How to Fix It-The Triathlete Blueprint Newsletter #96
our arms control more than you think. Learn how to improve your running efficiency and pace by fixing your arm swing with Coach Yan Busset’s practical tips.
Yan Busset
4 min read
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