Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for Ironman and half ironmans
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. 🎯💪
View More Thursday Training Plan: SwimStrong Ironman Blueprint – 24 week Ironman Swim PB Training Plan
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.
View More How to Pace a Long-Course Triathlon
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.
View More Monday Brick: Frederic Funk Pre-Taupō Ironman Brick
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.
View More Fuelling for Endurance Events
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.
View More Running Strong Off the Bike
Open water swimming can feel intimidating, even for strong pool swimmers. This guide helps triathletes build confidence through better breathing control, smart positioning, effective sighting, and simple mindset shifts. Learn how to stay calm, manage race-day nerves, and exit the water composed and ready to ride strong.
View More Open Water Confidence for Triathletes
Allan Pitman was a legendary Australian Ironman coach — and this classic swim session is a brilliant way to build sustained aerobic pace and swim-specific strength. Using a pull buoy and swim band, you’ll lock into solid, steady work that’s perfect for Ironman triathletes and long-distance open-water swimmers. Choose Option A, B, or C depending on your fitness level, then settle in and build the engine that helps you swim smoother, stronger, and faster on race day.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Allan Pitman’s Ironman Swim Session #6
Time under tension is a key determinant for strength development. With the low cadences used within this workout we load the cycling muscles with time under tension building their strength and ultimately their power. This workout is great for all cyclists, but especially athletes that ride longer durations with sustained power, such as Ironman 70.3 athletes and marathon mountain bikers.
View More Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Sam Warriner’s Strength Focus Tempo Bike Session
Samuel Askey-Doran has come to the sport of triathlon from a strong swimming background. The Tasmanian focussed on 400m to 1,500m Freestyle in the pool, as well as the 10km Open Water Swim. Since turning his hand to Ironman, he has set the swim course record at Ironman Kona of 45:43. This is a workout he enjoys and has been using in his build up to the Ironman World Champs in Nice this year.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Samuel Askey-Doran’s Ironman World Champs Swim Workout for the Rest of Us
Race-Pace for an Ironman 70.3 is typically Level III, an intensity that you can sustain for a few hours. Having quality race simulation sessions can boost your fitness, and prepare you mentally for a great race. This is a perfect session for triathletes competing in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 distance events.
View More Monday’s Brick: Miguel and Jenna’s 70.3 Simulation Brick