Preparing for your first Ironman 70.3? Discover the biggest mistakes first-time athletes make and learn how consistent training, smart recovery, balanced preparation, and a structured plan can help you arrive at race day confident, prepared, and ready to enjoy your best long-course triathlon experience.
View More The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Ironman 70.3 Athletes Make
Late in an Ironman 70.3, tired legs often tempt athletes to push a bigger gear. Discover why maintaining a smooth, efficient cadence is a smarter strategy, helping you reduce muscular fatigue, conserve energy, and arrive at T2 ready to run your strongest possible half marathon.
View More Cadence Is Your Friend Late in the Race
Your muscles aren’t the only thing that needs training before an Ironman—your gut does too. Learn why practising your race-day nutrition during training helps reduce stomach issues, improve carbohydrate absorption, and give you the energy to perform your best from the swim start to the finish line.
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Many Ironman 70.3 athletes waste valuable energy by chasing other competitors on the bike. Learn why sticking to your own pacing strategy leads to a stronger overall race, a better run, and smarter race execution. Success comes from riding your plan—not someone else’s.
View More Stop Racing Other Athletes. Race Your Plan.
Transitions are often called the fourth discipline of triathlon, yet they’re frequently overlooked in training. Learn how practising T1 and T2 can save valuable time, reduce race-day stress, and help you move smoothly from swim to bike and bike to run without getting any fitter.
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Every Ironman 70.3 athlete faces a moment when the race gets tough. Success often comes down to how you respond. Learn practical mental strategies to stay calm, regain control, and keep moving forward when fatigue, doubt, or unexpected challenges threaten to derail your race.
View More Your Ironman 70.3 Will Get Hard… Then What?
Wondering if you’re fit enough to start training for an Ironman 70.3? Discover the minimum fitness requirements, common misconceptions, and why consistency matters more than being race-ready today. Learn how first-time and recreational triathletes can successfully build towards their Ironman 70.3 or T100 finish line.
View More How Fit Do You Need To Be To Start Ironman 70.3 Training?
Many athletes assume Ironman 70.3 is only for elite competitors, but the reality is very different. Learn what it really takes to prepare for a 70.3, the fitness benchmarks I recommend, and why consistency and structured training matter far more than natural talent or experience.
View More Can Anyone Train For An Ironman 70.3?
Many triathletes blame hills for slowing them down, but the real problem is often poor pacing. Learn how to manage effort on climbs during the bike and run, avoid costly surges, and stay strong throughout your Ironman 70.3 by focusing on effort rather than speed.
View More Hills Aren’t Slowing You Down… Overreacting to Them Is
Many Ironman 70.3 athletes sabotage their run by starting too fast out of T2. Learn why the first 2km should feel easy, how to pace the run leg more effectively, and why patience early can lead to a stronger finish and a faster overall race.
View More If Your First 2km Feels Good, You’re Running Too Fast