Saturday Swim Session: 200s Pace Builder
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Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 4min VO2 Max Run
This Friday Fartlek Run features 4×4-minute VO₂ max intervals designed to build top-end speed and aerobic power. Ideal for parkrun and 5km athletes, sprint triathletes, and runners in the right phase of a longer build, this session helps lift your speed ceiling and improve high-intensity running performance.
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Thursday Training Plan: SwimStrong Ironman Blueprint – 24 week Ironman Swim PB Training Plan
As you triumphantly emerge from the waters of your Ironman Swim, the exhilaration of surpassing your previous records will propel you across the finish line. 🏊♂️💨
Tailored for Intermediate Ironman Athletes gearing up for the ultimate challenge, this meticulously crafted training regimen aims to elevate your performance, culminating in a personal best during YOUR Ironman event. 🎯💪
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What a First Half Ironman Can Teach You About Racing Smart
Jess Bray’s first half ironman at Challenge Wanaka was a masterclass in smart racing — calm swim, disciplined bike, and a strong, confident run. In this debrief we unpack the training, strategy, mindset, and lessons learned from a first-time athlete who raced with maturity beyond her experience.
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Tuesday Training Plan: Pedal Power Plus – Unleash Your On-Bike Potential with Gym-Based Strength (16 week gym based training plan)
🚴♂️ Pedal Power Plus: Unleash Your On-Bike Potential with Gym-Based Strength! 🚴♀️
Are you ready to take your cycling performance to the next level? Whether you’re aiming to conquer challenging climbs, accelerate with ease, or outlast the competition, the Pedal Power Plus 16-Week Program is your ultimate training partner.
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How to Pace a Long-Course Triathlon
Learn how to pace a long-course triathlon with confidence. This guide covers smart swim, bike, and run pacing strategies to help you avoid early mistakes, manage effort, and finish strong. Practical, coach-led advice to help you race smarter, conserve energy, and unlock your best performance on race day.
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Monday Brick: Frederic Funk Pre-Taupō Ironman Brick
Five days after finishing third at Challenge Wānaka, Frederic Funk completed this smart, race-specific brick ahead of Ironman NZ in Taupō. This session shows how elite athletes balance recovery and sharpness between races, combining structured bike intensity and steady running to maintain fitness without adding unnecessary fatigue.
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Fuelling for Endurance Events
Fuelling for endurance events is about consistency, not guesswork. Learn how to manage carbohydrates, hydration, and race-day nutrition so you can maintain energy, avoid the dreaded wall, and finish strong. Practical guidance to help you train your gut, fuel with confidence, and support your performance from start to finish.
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Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: 5 Minutes Alone
Although a RAMP test is a tool utilised to assess your cycling fitness whilst preparing for some other cycling related goal. I’ve found recently that a number of cyclist’s goals are purely related to improving their measure of performance. What is the best way to train for a RAMP test? With a RAMP test of course…….. but we can be smarter and put the focus on deferent components of fitness. This workout whilst not being a RAMP test, has a number of key features of a RAMP test and puts the focus on improving VO2 Max with the intense five minute effort at the end. This workout will benefit all cyclists and triathletes – especially road cyclists, short course triathletes and mountain bikers. But I will also benefit athletes targeting longer events and is suitable to use in the off-season to develop general fitness.
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Running Strong Off the Bike
Running strong off the bike is about preparation, pacing, and smart execution. Learn how to manage the bike effort, use brick sessions effectively, and transition smoothly into the run so you can avoid early fade and finish strong. Practical coaching insights to help you race with confidence and control.
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