Rapid Snail Racing

05/31/2026

Pacing the Run Properly
Most triathletes run the first kilometer too fast. Think of the run as a controlled progression. Start slower than you want, find your rhythm, and build from there. Your legs will feel weird early on—but they always settle. A patient start leads to a powerful finish.

05/30/2026

Long rides are not the time to “figure it out.” 🐌

Fueling should be planned before you roll out. Carbs, fluids, sodium—know what you’re taking, when, and how much.

Waiting until you feel low is already too late.
Plan your ride. Fuel your work. Finish strong.

Speed Optional. Fueling Mandatory. 🐌

05/29/2026

🐌 New Blog Alert: Learn to Swim Better for Triathlon 🏊‍♂️
If you can swim front crawl but still feel like the pool turns into survival mode after a few lengths, this one is for you.

Our newest Training Foundations blog walks beginner triathletes through how to build from single lengths toward an 800m swim set with better body position, smoother stroke mechanics, calmer breathing, and more open water confidence.

We cover:
🏊 Body position drills
💪 Catch, pull, and push mechanics
🌊 Breathing control
⚡ Simple speed progressions
🧭 Open water swim prep
🏁 Triathlon swim starts

Read the blog, hit the pool, and start building that swim confidence one length at a time.
https://www.rapidsnailracing.com/post/learn-to-swim-better-for-triathlon-as-a-beginner

Need some help getting started?
Grab our Swim-Ready: Introduction to Swim Training plan
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/other/swimming/tp-646739/swim-ready-introduction-to-swimming

on TrainingPeaks and use code SHELLSPLASH at checkout to get it free.

Speed Optional. Swim Confidence Mandatory. 🐌🏊‍♀️

Learn how beginner triathletes can swim better for triathlon by improving body position, stroke mechanics, breathing, endurance, speed, and open water confidence.

05/28/2026

Shells, Spokes & Singletrack with Club 🐌🚵‍♂️
After a year away from mountain biking thanks to some knee issues, it felt amazing to finally get back out on the trails.

The goal for the night was simple: ride bikes, have fun, follow the strict “be careful” orders, and leave with the same number of working body parts I arrived with.

Mission accomplished. No injuries, lots of dirt, and a very happy snail back on singletrack.

Huge thanks to the Millbrook MTB Club for a great night on the trails.
https://millbrookmtb.com/

Maybe next time Coach Rachel joins the chaos? 👀

Speed Optional. Traction Questionable.

05/27/2026

Week 21 of the RSR Get Moving Challenge continues 🐌
Last weekend brought the kind of ride that endurance athletes strangely learn to respect — long, cold, wet, and just miserable enough to build some character. The Ride for the Ridge was not about perfect conditions or pretty watts. It was about showing up, keeping the pedals turning, and getting it done anyway while the rain tried to file complaints.

Some days the win is not speed.
Some days the win is just refusing to quit.

Follow us on Strava and join our RSR Strava club to keep it going
🐌 Drop your daily movement in the comments and tell us what kind of weather chaos you pushed through today.

Speed Optional. Rain Soaked Grit Mandatory.

05/26/2026

Inside the Shell presents Pool Skills That Transfer Best to Open Water 🐌🔥

Pool speed is nice, but open water wants calm, rhythm, and line control 🐌🌊 In this Inside the Shell episode we cover the pool skills that transfer best to open water, including sighting without stalling, comfortable breathing to both sides, holding rhythm around other swimmers, and staying long when conditions get messy. You’ll get simple coach cues and an easy pool practice you can add this week so race day does not feel like a surprise party from the lake.

Speed Optional. Smooth Strokes Mandatory.

05/25/2026

Training Foundations: Build the Base Before You Chase the Big Stuff 🐌💪
New to running, riding, swimming, strength training, Spartan, or triathlon?

Start here:
https://www.rapidsnailracing.com/training-foundations

Our Training Foundations blog series is built for athletes who want to learn the basics, build confidence, and stop guessing their way through training.

No ego.
No chaos pretending to be fitness.
Just simple, structured guidance to help you move better, train smarter, and build the engine one step at a time.

Whether you’re learning to run your first 5K, getting started with indoor riding, improving your swim, or adding strength training, we’ve got you covered.

Start slow. Build strong. Trust the shell. 🐌

Speed Optional. Fitness Mandatory.

Explore the Triathlon Year blog series from Rapid Snail Racing, with coaching tips for off season training, race prep, taper, recovery, and smarter endurance growth.

05/24/2026

“Your Pace Is Valid”

Your pace—whatever it is—is powerful because it’s yours. You don’t need to match someone else’s speed to be a “real” athlete. Strength, grit, and courage aren’t measured in minutes per kilometer. Be proud of how far you’ve come. You’re showing up for a sport that demands everything, and that makes you remarkable.

05/23/2026

Fergy Patrol: May Two-Fur Weekend Strolls 🐾
May Two-Fur long weekend mission report: Fergy completed one highly classified trail stroll featuring forest scans, spontaneous log clearance, wildlife intimidation, emergency grass recharging, and backseat supervision.

No animals were found. No logs were respected. No chair was safe after patrol completion.

Just another day of elite endurance work from the fluffiest member of the RSR crew.

🐌 Speed Optional. Sniffs Mandatory.

05/21/2026

“Race Simulation Workouts”

May is a great time to add race simulation days to your plan. Practice pacing, nutrition, transitions, and gear setup. The more you can replicate race demands, the less intimidating race day will feel. Treat simulations seriously, but not obsessively. It’s all about building confidence through familiarity.