Warm-ups are one of the most overlooked tools in endurance sport. In this article, I explain why they matter, what they do to your body, and how to adapt your warm-up for running, triathlon, cycling, mountain biking, and longer events so you can start better and perform more smoothly.
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This FLJUGA Foundation Brick builds the basics of effective bike-to-run transitions. After a progressive ride moving from Level II to Level III, the session challenges you to settle quickly into a steady run rhythm. Simple in structure but highly effective, it develops pacing control, transition confidence, and durable triathlon race-day rhythm.
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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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The Progressive 100s Session builds pacing awareness and controlled speed in the water. By gradually increasing effort across each set of 100m repeats, you learn how to swim faster without losing rhythm or technique. A great session for triathletes and open-water swimmers wanting stronger, more sustainable swim performance.
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This Friday Fartlek Run features **3×12-minute tempo intervals** designed to build aerobic strength and sustainable speed. Running at Level III with short recoveries, this session is ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathons, marathons, and longer endurance events while maintaining controlled, high-quality training.
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This Rouvy Threshold Brick combines structured bike intervals with a sustained run effort to develop strength and rhythm off the bike. After controlled Level IV work on the ride, the session challenges you to hold a steady threshold pace for 30 minutes on the run, building durability, pacing discipline, and race-ready resilience.
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Judas Priest is a demanding smart-trainer workout that blends explosive 150% FTP surges with sustained threshold riding. Designed to build both top-end power and durable endurance, this session challenges cyclists and triathletes to manage early intensity before settling into strong, controlled efforts that develop race-ready fitness and resilience on the bike.
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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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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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