Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for Ironman and half ironmans
If you’re waiting until you’re hungry during an Ironman, you’re already behind. Discover why successful athletes fuel proactively, how to avoid common nutrition mistakes, and why consistent carbohydrate intake throughout the day can help you maintain energy, improve performance, and finish your Ironman stronger.
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Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Session #2 Brick uses a multiple-brick format to build endurance, pacing discipline, and composure under fatigue. Repeated run-bike transitions challenge your ability to reset and stay efficient as the session progresses. A long-course focused workout designed to improve durability, rhythm, and stronger running late in triathlon racing.
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Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Session #1 Brick uses a traditional run-bike-run format to build endurance, pacing discipline, and efficient running off the bike. Progressive intensity on the ride transitions into cadence-focused running before a stronger sustained effort. A purposeful long-course session designed to improve durability, composure, and confidence under fatigue.
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You’ve entered Ironman New Zealand. Now what? This article helps first-time athletes focus on mindset, expectations, family support, and smart planning. Learn why more training is not always better, and how to build the right foundation now so your Road to Ironman New Zealand starts with confidence.
View More So You’ve Entered Ironman New Zealand… Now What?
Gordo Bryn’s Ironman Triple Brick is a progressive endurance challenge featuring three bike-run blocks that build in intensity. Starting controlled and finishing hard, it develops pacing judgment, durability, and mental resilience for long-course racing. A demanding session designed to improve your ability to perform strongly under accumulating fatigue.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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