Learn how to balance swimming, cycling and running when preparing for your first triathlon. Discover why the three disciplines shouldn’t be treated as separate programmes, how to manage intensity and recovery, where to focus your training, and how to progressively bring swim, bike and run together for race day.
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Thinking about your first sprint triathlon but wondering if you’re fit enough? Learn the swimming, cycling and running benchmarks that can help you decide whether you’re ready to begin race-specific training, what to work on if you’re not quite there yet, and how to take your next step with confidence.
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Your marathon long run needs to build the endurance and durability required for 42.2 kilometres without compromising the rest of your training. Learn why there is no magic distance, how to progress your long runs appropriately, and why consistency, controlled intensity, fuelling practice and recovery matter more than one monster session.
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Lisa’s journey proves that every runner starts somewhere. Discover how one decision to begin led from beginner run/walk sessions to completing the Kaikōura Whale Run 10km, and why your own running story could start with a single step today.
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A brick session combines two disciplines back-to-back, usually cycling followed by running. Learn why brick workouts are valuable for Ironman 70.3 training, how they prepare your body for the bike-to-run transition, and when to include them in your programme without adding unnecessary fatigue or compromising your overall training consistency.
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Running changes more than your fitness—it changes how you feel about yourself. Discover how small, consistent habits can improve your confidence, energy and wellbeing, and why starting a running journey is about much more than distance. The first step could be the beginning of lasting positive change.
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When do you actually become a runner? It’s not about pace, distance or race medals. Discover why becoming a runner is a mindset, how confidence grows through consistency, and why every completed workout is another step towards building a lifelong running habit.
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Many triathletes train harder than necessary, turning easy sessions into moderate efforts and carrying unnecessary fatigue into key workouts. Learn why smarter intensity control, genuine recovery, and a clear distinction between hard and easy training can improve consistency, reduce injury risk, and ultimately help you become a stronger triathlete.
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Starting running is challenging for everyone, and that’s completely normal. Discover why the first week often feels the hardest, how your body adapts to training, and why consistency matters more than motivation. Learn how trusting the process can help you build confidence, fitness and a lifelong love of running.
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Learn why starting too fast is one of the biggest mistakes first-time marathon runners make. Discover simple pacing strategies to conserve energy, avoid hitting the wall, and finish your marathon stronger. A patient, disciplined start can be the difference between surviving the final kilometres and finishing with confidence.
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