How to analyse your triathlon results

The best way to analyse your triathlon race result is to break it into clear components so you can see both your strengths and areas for improvement. 

Here’s a structured approach:
1. Split analysis (Swim, Bike, Run, Transitions)

• Compare each leg to your goal time and to your peers (age group and overall).
• Look at pacing consistency within each discipline (e.g., swim splits per 100m, bike power/speed per segment, run pace/km).

2. Transition times (T1 and T2)
​See how efficient you were compared to others—many athletes overlook how much time can be gained or lost here.

3. Relative position
Track how your position changed from swim → bike → run → finish. Did you move up or drop back? This can help guide where to focus training.

4. Execution vs. plan
Did you stick to your pacing, nutrition, and hydration strategies? Where did you deviate and why?

5. Environmental factors
Note how weather, course terrain, and conditions affected your performance. Sometimes slower times are relative to tougher conditions.

6. Comparison to past races
If you have data from previous races, compare splits, total time, and perceived effort to gauge progress.

7. Subjective analysis
Reflect on how you felt physically and mentally during each leg. Fatigue, cramping, and mindset are just as important as numbers.

8. Use data tools (optional but powerful)
Upload your race to platforms like TrainingPeaks, Strava, or Garmin Connect. Power, heart rate, cadence, and pace metrics can reveal pacing or fitness insights you might miss.