In this insightful episode of the Tri This podcast, Dr. Kristin Lauritzen dives into one of the most common and confusing challenges endurance athletes face: pain during training. Whether you're preparing for your first triathlon or pushing toward a new PR, understanding the difference between normal training discomfort and signals of injury is essential for long-term performance and health. Dr. Lauritzen breaks down the science of pain, why it shows up, and how to recognize when something isn’t quite right. She offers practical strategies for managing soreness, preventing overuse injuries, and adjusting your training load so you can stay strong, consistent, and confident throughout your season. This episode is packed with actionable tips for triathletes, runners, cyclists, and swimmers who want to train smarter, avoid burnout, and enhance their recovery. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this pain normal?”—this conversation will empower you to tune into your body and make informed decisions that support your performance, longevity, and overall well-being.

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Kirstin answers a listener's question about pain during workouts. This was a follow up question to the episode from last week where Dr Nicole Woodard discussed stopping workouts especially when you have pain. But when is pain due to under-fueling versus an actual problem that could lead to an injury? Kirstin breaks that question down and includes some common symptoms or situations that you can ask yourself the next time you experience pain during a workout.

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