Brick sessions are a vital part of triathlon training, teaching your body how to transition smoothly from cycling to running. Learn why your legs feel heavy after the bike, how brick workouts improve race-day confidence, and why this simple session can help you run stronger when it matters most.
View More Brick Sessions Teach Your Legs How to RunAuthor: Ray Boardman
Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: 10-Minute Variable Power Cycle (30 Minutes Total)
Challenge your cycling fitness with the 10-Minute Variable Power Cycle, a 30-minute Smart-Trainer Session featuring constantly changing intensities and durations. Inspired by sports science research, this workout develops aerobic fitness, anaerobic power and your ability to respond to changing race demands—perfect for cyclists and triathletes with limited training time.
View More Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: 10-Minute Variable Power Cycle (30 Minutes Total)Don’t Let Race Morning Ruin Your Half Marathon
Race morning is not the time to try something new. Discover how practising your breakfast, warm-up, clothing, fuelling, and race-day routine during training can reduce nerves, prevent avoidable mistakes, and help you arrive at the start line feeling calm, confident, and ready to perform your best half marathon.
View More Don’t Let Race Morning Ruin Your Half MarathonSaturday Swim Session: Ruth Astle’s Endurance Swim
Take on this 5,800m endurance swim inspired by professional triathlete Ruth Astle. Combining continuous and broken 800m swims, this challenging session develops aerobic endurance, pacing and freestyle efficiency. Designed for experienced recreational swimmers, masters swimmers and triathletes looking to build confidence over longer distances.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Ruth Astle’s Endurance Swim“I’m Not a Runner.” The Four Words That Stop Thousands of People Before They Even Start
Many people believe they’re “not runners,” but every runner starts somewhere. Discover why the biggest barrier to running isn’t fitness—it’s mindset. Learn how taking that first step can build confidence, create lasting habits, and help you become the runner you never thought you could be.
View More “I’m Not a Runner.” The Four Words That Stop Thousands of People Before They Even StartWhy Consistency Beats Epic Cycling Sessions Every Time
Consistency, not occasional epic workouts, is what drives long-term cycling improvement. Discover why regular, structured indoor training builds endurance, increases power, improves recovery, and helps you achieve lasting results. Learn how showing up week after week is the real secret to becoming a stronger, faster cyclist.
View More Why Consistency Beats Epic Cycling Sessions Every TimeDraft Legally Whenever You Can
Knowing how to ride legally and efficiently during an Ironman 70.3 can save valuable energy for the run. Learn the difference between illegal drafting and smart race tactics, plus practical strategies for passing efficiently, maintaining your rhythm, and executing a disciplined bike leg from start to finish.
View More Draft Legally Whenever You CanFrom Hip Injury to 1:25:12: Jess Bray’s Wellington Half Marathon Debrief
Jess Bray’s Wellington Half Marathon wasn’t built on perfect preparation. After battling a hip injury and racing in miserable conditions, she produced a smart, resilient performance to finish in 1:25:12, claim 1st U20 female and 6th overall. Discover the lessons every runner can take from her inspiring race debrief.
View More From Hip Injury to 1:25:12: Jess Bray’s Wellington Half Marathon DebriefWhy Consistency Matters More Than Epic Training Days
Consistency is the foundation of successful Ironman 70.3 training. Discover why regular, purposeful training sessions deliver better results than occasional epic workouts, and learn how structured swim, bike, run, and recovery sessions help first-time and recreational triathletes arrive at race day confident and prepared.
View More Why Consistency Matters More Than Epic Training DaysThe Ironman Muscle Nobody Trains
Long Ironman training sessions do far more than build physical fitness. They develop mental resilience, confidence, and the ability to make good decisions when fatigue sets in. Discover why training your mind is just as important as training your body for a successful Ironman finish.
View More The Ironman Muscle Nobody Trains