Top 30 New Year Resolution Ideas for Triathletes (And how you can keep them!)
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to set goals and improve your training and performance as a triathlete. However, it can be tough to stick to them. Here are the top 30 New Year’s resolution ideas for triathletes and some tips on how to keep them:
- “I resolve to train consistently.” Consistency is key in triathlon training. To help keep this resolution, try setting a specific training schedule and stick to it as closely as possible.
- “I resolve to focus on my nutrition.” Proper nutrition is an important aspect of triathlon training. To help keep this resolution, try meal planning and prepping ahead of time, and make sure to fuel your body with nutrient-rich foods.
- “I resolve to improve my swimming technique.” Improving your swimming technique can help you become a more efficient swimmer and save energy for the bike and run. To help keep this resolution, consider hiring a swim coach or joining a swim squad to work on your technique.
- “I resolve to increase my cycling speed.” Increasing your cycling speed can help you become a faster and more competitive triathlete. To help keep this resolution, try incorporating intervals and hill repeats into your cycling workouts and consider hiring a cycling coach.
- “I resolve to improve my running form.” Improving your running form can help you become a more efficient runner and prevent injury. To help keep this resolution, consider hiring a running coach or joining a running group to work on your form. You can also try incorporating drills and exercises into your training routine to improve your form.
- “I resolve to become more flexible.” Flexibility is important for triathletes to prevent injury and improve performance. To help keep this resolution, try incorporating yoga or other stretching exercises into your training routine.
- “I resolve to focus on my mental health.” Mental health is an important aspect of triathlon training, and it’s important to take care of your mental well-being in order to perform at your best. To help keep this resolution, try incorporating activities like meditation or journaling into your routine to help manage stress and improve mental clarity.
- “I resolve to improve my strength training.” Incorporating strength training into your training routine can help improve your performance and prevent injury. To help keep this resolution, consider hiring a personal trainer or joining a strength training class to ensure proper form and progression.
- “I resolve to try a new endurance sport.” Trying a new endurance sport can help mix up your training and keep things interesting. To help keep this resolution, research and try out different sports, such as running, cycling, or swimming, and see which one you enjoy the most.
- “I resolve to train with a group or coach.” Training with a group or coach can help hold you accountable and provide support and guidance in your training. To help keep this resolution, research local training groups or coaches and see if joining one is right for you.
- “I resolve to focus on my recovery.” Recovery is an important aspect of triathlon training, and it’s important to allow your body time to rest and recover in order to perform at your best. To help keep this resolution, try incorporating activities like foam rolling and stretching into your routine, and make sure to get enough sleep and hydration.
- “I resolve to improve my race strategy.” Having a solid race strategy can help you perform at your best on race day. To help keep this resolution, research and experiment with different race strategies, such as pacing or nutrition, and see what works best for you.
- “I resolve to set specific race goals.” Setting specific race goals can help you stay motivated and focused during training. To help keep this resolution, make sure your goals are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) and track your progress towards them.
- “I resolve to try a new race distance.” Trying a new race distance can help challenge you and mix up your training. To help keep this resolution, research different race distances and see which one interests you the most.
- “I resolve to try a new race location.” Training and racing in a new location can help mix up your routine and provide new experiences. To help keep this resolution, research and plan a race in a new location that interests you.
- “I resolve to improve my race-day nutrition.” Proper race-day nutrition can help ensure you have enough energy to perform at your best. To help keep this resolution, experiment with different nutrition strategies and see what works best for you during training and practice races.
- “I resolve to focus on my mental toughness.” Mental toughness is an important aspect of triathlon, and it’s important to be able to push through challenges and setbacks. To help keep this resolution, try incorporating mental toughness training into your routine, such as visualization or positive self-talk.
- “I resolve to improve my transition times.” Improving your transition times can help save time and improve your overall performance on race day. To help keep this resolution, practice your transitions during training and try to minimize the time spent in each transition area.
- “I resolve to try a new training method.” Trying a new training method can help mix up your routine and provide new challenges. To help keep this resolution, research and try out different training methods, such as high-intensity interval training or cross-training, and see what works best for you.
- “I resolve to focus on my recovery nutrition.” Proper recovery nutrition is important for repairing muscles and preventing injury. To help keep this resolution, make sure to eat a balanced diet rich in protein and nutrients within the first hour after a workout.
- “I resolve to work on my mental visualization.” Mental visualization is a technique used by many athletes to improve performance by visualizing a successful race or workout. To help keep this resolution, try incorporating mental visualization into your training routine and practice visualizing different scenarios during races.
- “I resolve to try a new race format.” Trying a new race format, such as a relay or a duathlon, can help mix up your training and provide new challenges. To help keep this resolution, research and sign up for a race in a new format that interests you.
- “I resolve to improve my open water swimming.” Improving your open water swimming can help you become more confident and efficient in open water races. To help keep this resolution, consider joining an open water swim squad or hiring a coach to work on your technique.
- “I resolve to focus on my bike handling skills.” Improving your bike handling skills can help you navigate challenging terrain and improve your overall cycling performance. To help keep this resolution, consider hiring a cycling coach or joining a skills clinic to work on your technique.
- “I resolve to try a new endurance event.” Trying a new endurance event, such as an adventure race or ultramarathon, can help mix up your training and provide new challenges. To help keep this resolution, research and sign up for a race in a new event that interests you.
- “I resolve to focus on my mental preparation.” Mental preparation is an important aspect of triathlon, and it’s important to have a positive mindset and focus on your goals. To help keep this resolution, try incorporating mental preparation techniques into your training routine, such as visualization or positive self-talk.
- “I resolve to try a new training location.” Training in a new location can help mix up your routine and provide new experiences. To help keep this resolution, research and plan a training trip to a new location that interests you.
- “I resolve to improve my bike maintenance skills.” Proper bike maintenance is important for ensuring your bike is in good working order and preventing mechanical issues during races. To help keep this resolution, consider taking a bike maintenance course or working with a mechanic to learn more about bike maintenance.
- “I resolve to focus on my mental resilience.” Mental resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges, and it’s an important aspect of triathlon. To help keep this resolution, try incorporating mental resilience training into your routine, such as visualization or positive self-talk.
- “I resolve to improve my race-day packing skills.” Proper race-day packing can help ensure you have everything you need and minimize stress on race day. To help keep this resolution, make a packing list and practice packing for races during training to ensure you have everything you need.
Sticking to New Year’s resolutions can be tough, but with some planning and determination, you can achieve your goals as a triathlete. Remember to be realistic and don’t put too much pressure on yourself, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t meet every resolution. The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the journey of triathlon training and racing.
