The Best Triathlon Advice We've Ever Heard

In the words of three-time IRONMAN World Champion Craig Alexander, “If someone tells you, ‘if you stand on your head and eat 28 jellybeans, it’ll make you go quicker,’ people would do it.”

While this jellybean technique is not exactly sound advice, Crowie makes a valid point. In such a specialized and performance-driven sport, triathletes are always looking for an edge. No matter if you’ve completed six IRONMANs or are tackling your first sprint, we could all use a little extra advice.

We asked triathletes with varying levels of expertise for the best advice they’ve ever received, and here are the top responses.