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Where Performance Meets Passion. This is your go-to resource for all things triathlon, running, and performance coaching. Dive into expert advice from Coach Nick Farr and insights from dedicated experts and coaches across disciplines as we break down the latest in training techniques, injury prevention, race-day strategies, and the mental game that sets elite performers and athletes apart.
Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro looking to shave off those final seconds, our blog is packed with actionable tips, inspiring stories, and the science-backed insights you need to reach your full potential.
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Time Trial Tuesday: It's Hot. Now What?
Hot weather doesn't cancel training—it changes how you approach it. Learn how to adjust your pacing, hydration, fueling, and expectations so you can train and race safely while still making progress. Stop treating the forecast as an excuse and start treating it as another variable to plan for.
Coach Nick Farr
Cycling Safety Maintenance Schedule: What to Check Before Every Ride, Every Season & Every Year
Cycling safety isn't one big decision—it's a collection of small habits practiced consistently over time. This comprehensive guide breaks down exactly what cyclists should check before every ride, every season, and every year, from tire pressure and brake inspections to helmet replacement, visibility, and preventative maintenance. Build the habits that keep you safe, confident, and riding for years to come.
Coach Nick Farr
The Middle Isn't a Place. It's a Season.
The middle of endurance sports isn't a place in the results. It's a season. It's where you've been doing this long enough that finishing isn't enough anymore, but not so long that you've stopped chasing improvement. It's balancing big goals with a full life, grinding for marginal gains, and showing up year after year because something inside of you still believes you're capable of more.
Coach Nick Farr
The Ludlow Award: Celebrating What TEAM P3 Is Really About
The Ludlow Award is not about race results, podiums, or personal records. It celebrates the athletes who make TEAM P3 stronger through kindness, service, encouragement, and community involvement. Learn what this award represents and the values that define what it truly means to be part of TEAM P3.
Coach Nick Farr
Train, Win, Give Back: TEAM P3’s Summer Raffle Is BACK!
Join TEAM P3’s Summer Training Raffle! Earn entries by attending group runs, rides, and swims. Win prizes and support the Sourland Conservancy—our 2025 club-selected nonprofit.
Coach Nick Farr
Your Coach Is Your Filter: Information Overload For Athletes
We don’t have a lack of good information in triathlon. We have too much of it. New workouts, new gear, new “must-do” strategies hit athletes every single day. The real advantage of having a coach isn’t access to more ideas, it’s having someone who helps you filter the noise, decide what actually matters for you, and stay focused instead of getting pulled off course by the latest fad.
Coach Nick Farr
Train Smarter This Winter: The Secret Weapon for a Stronger 2026 Season
Make 2026 your fastest triathlon season yet! Discover why off-season Masters swimming is your secret weapon for improving technique, building endurance, and staying race-ready. Join P3 Fitness in Princeton, NJ for expert-coached sessions and enjoy your first swim free!
Coach Nick Farr
Time Trial Tuesday: NOBODY CARES!!!
“Nobody cares, work harder.” It’s not about being harsh, it’s about freedom. When you stop worrying about what others think and start training for yourself, you unlock a deeper sense of pride and purpose. The only thing you can control is your effort, and that’s all that matters.
Coach Nick Farr
Time Trial Tuesday : Nothing To It But To Do It
Here’s the reality check: your body doesn’t care about trends, but it does care about effort. Every stride, every pedal stroke, every lap adds up. And if you want results, there’s simply nothing to it but to do it.
Coach Nick Farr
HRV, Sleep Scores & Training: Stop Letting Your Watch Control You
Learn how to balance HRV, sleep scores, and training consistency in endurance sports. Discover when to push, when to rest, and how a coach can help you train smarter for real results.
Coach Nick Farr
Change Is Coming!: Life Changes. Goals Shift. But Training Doesn’t Have to Stop.
Life changes—new jobs, moves, relationships, kids—and suddenly your training routine gets flipped upside down. But shifting priorities don’t mean you have to hit pause on progress. In this post, Coach Nick shares a personal perspective on adapting to change, staying consistent, and keeping your goals alive even when life gets messy.
Coach Nick Farr
Results or Excuses: Pick a Lane (And Make It the Fast One)
Tough love from a triathlon coach: You can have results or excuses—not both. Learn how to ditch the excuses, stay consistent, and train like you mean it. Funny, honest, and full of motivation for runners and triathletes.
Coach Nick Farr
If You've Got It, Use It: How to Use Your GPS Watch to Nail Your Pace
Learn how to use your GPS watch to pace smarter during triathlon and run training. Discover the best data fields—like lap pace, current pace, and average pace—and how to set up custom screens to stay on track during workouts and races.
Coach Nick Farr
Stop Resisting, Start Growing
Discover why real triathlon and endurance gains start with change. Learn how embracing discomfort, a growth mindset, and smart training shifts can unlock your performance potential.
Coach Nick Farr
Tough Talk : No More Fake Positivity, No More Pity Parties
Progress doesn’t care if your alarm didn’t go off. The finish line doesn’t ask how many things went wrong this week. Your body only knows what it’s being told repeatedly, by your actions, by your habits, and yes, by your thoughts.
Coach Nick Farr
Train, Win, Give Back: TEAM P3’s Summer Raffle is On!
Join TEAM P3’s Summer Training Raffle! Earn entries by attending group runs, rides, and swims. Win prizes and support the Sourland Conservancy—our 2025 club-selected nonprofit.
Coach Nick Farr
Be Race Ready: Riding and the Rain
Racing in the rain is sometimes unavoidable, but training in dangerous conditions doesn’t have to be. Learn how to safely prepare for wet weather on race day without risking injury on slick roads or in traffic. Practice smart, build confidence handling your bike in the rain, and know when to stick to the trainer. Ride smart, stay safe, and show up ready for anything the weather throws your way.
Coach Nick Farr
Outside Is Scary: Adventures in Not Dying on a Bike After Winter
There’s just something about getting outside on the bike—the wind, the freedom, the feel of the road under your wheels. No screen, no ERG mode, just you and the ride. Sure, indoor training has its place, but real strength, skill, and confidence? That’s built outside. Corners, descents, wind, traffic—it’s all part of becoming a smarter, more capable athlete. Don’t just ride - train and improve!
Coach Nick Farr
Running and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Run Club Advice
Running clubs are awesome for community and motivation—but let’s be real, they’re also breeding grounds for bad advice. From “every run should be hard” to “only marathoners need long runs,” there’s a lot of myth mixed in with the miles. If you're tired of feeling stuck, it’s time to ditch the noise and train smarter. Here are the 5 worst pieces of running advice overheard at run clubs—and what you should be doing instead.
Coach Nick Farr
Cycling and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Misconceptions
THE 5 MOST COMMON CYCLING TRAINING MISCONCEPTIONS
aka Why Your Group Ride Isn’t Actually Making You Faster
Coach Nick Farr
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