Training Questions

Gap Between Zone 2 and Zone 3 Paces
When you look at your pace chart in your account, you may notice a gap between Zones 2 and 3 for pacing. This gap is MEANT to be there. The graphic here sh...
Mon, May 29, 2023 at 10:14 AM
FTP Problems
If your FTP isn't working properly when your MOTTIV workouts are being exported to other apps (TrainingPeaks, Garmin, Wahoo, etc.), you need to make sur...
Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Can I do my bike training on a spin bike or at a cycle studio?
The type of cycling you'd be doing in a cycling training studio or on a spin bike, is not the same as what you need to be doing to train for a triathlon...
Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 11:32 AM
Why can't I move my workout to the next week?
Workouts on any given week can only be moved around within that week -- they can't be moved to a week later in the month. You can't switch workouts...
Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Swim Workouts Ending Early In Garmin
Our swim workouts are presently not "structured" like our bike and runs are.  That means the specific details of the workout aren't being tra...
Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 1:20 PM
How does the app know my training goals?
When you join the MOTTIV app, you'll complete a few steps that allows us to put together a training plan for you. You'll enter the race or race...
Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 2:11 PM
Why aren't there Olympic or Sprint races automatically scheduled into my IRONMAN training?
You will not automatically be assigned to do a Sprint or Olympic distance triathlon as part of your IRONMAN 70.3 or full IRONMAN training, as this is not a ...
Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Can I move a past workout forward to re-do it?
Past workouts can not be moved forward if you've already done the workout.   If you couldn't do a workout fully on the day for any reason, don'...
Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 12:50 PM
I'm having trouble staying in Zone 2
If you've just begun Zone 2 training, it's common for athletes to have trouble staying in Zone 2 without having to walk. This is totally normal. Zon...
Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 12:26 PM
How often should I do testing (FTP, Max HR, Race Pace, etc.)
When you join the MOTTIV app, you'll be prescribed testing in the first few weeks on the app (usually in the 3rd week of training, but not always). ...
Wed, Apr 5, 2023 at 1:15 PM