he Sustained Tempo Builder is designed to help you hold strong, controlled pace with discipline. Longer aerobic repeats develop durability and pacing awareness, while fast 50s at the end sharpen speed under fatigue. A smart session for triathletes and open-water swimmers who want lasting swim performance.
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This Friday Fartlek Run is a sharp VO₂ max session designed to build top-end speed and improve short-term tolerance to high-intensity efforts. Featuring 4×2-minute reps at Level V+ with short recoveries, this workout is ideal for 5km and 10km runners, as well as sprint and Olympic-distance triathletes looking to sharpen race-specific speed and power.
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This is a smart trainer session that is great for developing your specific bike strength and power. It is perfect for triathletes, road cyclists, and mountain bikers alike.
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The Schuster Swim Set is a simple but highly effective threshold builder. With repeat rounds of 100m, 200m, and 300m on short rest, this session develops sustained speed and aerobic strength — ideal for triathletes and open-water swimmers looking to move their swim fitness to the next level.
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This Friday Fartlek Run features 8×4-minute tempo intervals at Level III — a controlled, sub-threshold effort that builds aerobic strength and pacing discipline. Ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathons, marathons, and longer events, this session delivers quality endurance work without excessive fatigue, making it perfect for both early build phases and taper periods.
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Race week at Challenge Wanaka has a habit of making athletes second-guess everything. Training feels too light, nerves creep in, and it’s tempting to do more when doing less is exactly what’s needed. In this final article of the series, I break down how to approach race week calmly, avoid last-minute mistakes, and arrive on the start line fresh, focused, and ready to execute.
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Dermott Hayes’ Endurance Brick #1 pairs disciplined aerobic riding with controlled progression on the run. After a steady 40km ride at Level II, the challenge is shifting gears smoothly and building through 2km at Level III before pressing into Level IV — finishing strong without forcing it. A simple structure that strengthens both your engine and your composure.
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I needed a sequence of challenging hill sessions for an athlete wanting to improve their time up Alpe du Zwift. This is the final in the series series of workouts. Following these sessions, you will boost your FTP and your ability to sustain your effort up a climb. These sessions are not just useful for Alpe du Zwift, but also hilly events like the Lake Taupo Cycle Classic or Five Passes Tour here in New Zealand.
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This Friday Fartlek Run is a high-quality VO₂ max session designed to improve top-end speed and short-term tolerance to higher intensity efforts. Featuring 6×3-minute reps at Level V with short recoveries, this workout is ideal for 5km and 10km runners, as well as sprint and Olympic-distance triathletes looking to sharpen speed and race-specific fitness.
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Regular FTP testing—especially using a ramp test—helps athletes train and race with accurate, up-to-date power targets without excessive fatigue. This article explains why testing every 4–6 weeks improves pacing, reduces race-day risk, and leads to smarter execution in key endurance events.
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