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    Four levels to progress from the very start to full autonomy. 58 modules, at your own pace.

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    Learn more about Coach Kona Academy

    Coach Kona Academy is the open school of triathlon. Four levels to progress from zero to full autonomy: Discovery, Finisher, Performer, Expert. Seven skill families: race strategy, technique for the three disciplines, transitions and gear, training and recovery, strength, nutrition, mental.

    In total: 58 modules, 811 questions, short micro-lessons and concrete real-life scenarios. You validate a module with 80% correct answers, with no penalty for mistakes. You can replay freely.

    No streak, no hearts, no leaderboard, no guilt-tripping notification. Serious training, free, no required account, designed by a triathlon coach.

    Level Discovery (13 modules)

    • Triathlon: 3 Disciplines, 1 Race
    • The Foundations of Your Training
    • Essential Gear for Your First Triathlon
    • Discover Your Zones and Test Yourself From Week One
    • Recovering Well From the Start
    • Your Mind, Your First Strength
    • Your First Strokes: The Gliding Swim
    • First pedal strokes and first running steps
    • Strength training: your ally from day one
    • Eat Well Around Your Workouts
    • Hydrating daily and during exercise
    • Understanding Pacing and Controlled Starts
    • Getting Registered for Your First Race

    Level Finisher (17 modules)

    • Building Your Training Week
    • Refining Your Technique in Each Discipline
    • Your First Open Water Swims
    • Add one strength training session per week
    • Discover plyometrics to boost your explosiveness
    • Fuel Your Training Weeks
    • Eat and Drink on Race Day
    • Organize Your Transition Area
    • Taming the Brick: Bike then Run
    • Race Day - What to Expect and the Rules
    • Build Your Consistency and Discipline
    • Keeping Your Cool on Race Day
    • Hold Your Pace from Start to Finish
    • Safety and the Unexpected: Keeping a Cool Head
    • Punctures and minor breakdowns: Your bike autonomy
    • Invest at the Right Time: Your Triathlon Budget
    • Juggling Triathlon, Work, and Family Life

    Level Performer (14 modules)

    • Periodizing Your Season Towards Your Goal
    • Managing Your Training Load and Reading Your Form
    • Fixing the Flaws That Hold You Back
    • Keeping your technique strong when you're tired and after the bike
    • Periodize Your Strength Over the Season
    • Choose Your Strength Based on Your Profile and Discipline
    • Fuel Your Training Load and Recovery
    • Your nutrition strategy for long-distance efforts
    • Choose and Adjust Your Bike
    • Wetsuit, Watch, and Sensors
    • Set Up Your Mental Prep Routine
    • Master your Motivation and Life Balance
    • Building Your Race Plan and Pacing Strategy
    • Training as a Woman: Your Body, Your Energy

    Level Expert (14 modules)

    • Building your season across multiple distances
    • Lasting Over Time and Coming Back Strong After a Break
    • Mastering Your Technique in Race Conditions
    • Adapt Your Technique to Each Format
    • Convert Your Strength into Specific Speed
    • Maintain Your Strength and Prevent Injuries to Last
    • Periodize your nutrition over the season
    • Ironman and Back-to-Back Race Nutrition
    • Optimize Your Multi-Distance Transitions
    • Prep Your Checklist and Logistics
    • Performance Mindset and Resilience
    • Mastering Expert Pacing for Long-Distance
    • Reading the Course and Managing Conditions
    • Racing Far From Home: Travel and Race Logistics