Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for triathlons
Many cyclists and triathletes make the mistake of turning every ride into a hard workout. Learn why easy rides are essential for recovery, aerobic development, and long-term performance. Discover how riding easier on easy days can help you train more consistently and perform better when it matters most.
View More Stop Racing Every Ride: Why Easy Indoor Cycling Sessions Make You Faster
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
Walking through aid stations during an Ironman may feel counterintuitive, but it can help you fuel, hydrate, and execute your race plan more effectively. Learn why a brief, strategic walk can lead to a stronger marathon, better race-day decisions, and ultimately a faster Ironman finish.
View More Why Walking Aid Stations Can Make You Faster at Ironman
Many triathletes sabotage their race before it has properly begun by going too hard in the first 10 minutes. Learn why adrenaline can trick you into poor pacing decisions, how to stay controlled early, and why a patient start often leads to a stronger swim, bike, run, and finish.
View More The First 10 Minutes Can Ruin Your Triathlon
Many cyclists and triathletes unknowingly ride their VO2 max intervals too conservatively. Learn how to identify the right intensity, avoid common mistakes, and get more from your high-intensity sessions. When performed correctly, VO2 max training can boost aerobic power, improve performance, and help unlock your endurance potential.
View More Why Your VO2 Max Intervals Are Probably Too Easy
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
Every Ironman athlete experiences difficult moments during a race. The key isn’t avoiding bad patches—it’s knowing how to respond when they arrive. Learn practical mindset strategies, race-day decision-making techniques, and simple reset tools that can help you stay composed, regain momentum, and finish your Ironman stronger.
View More Every Ironman Athlete Needs a Bad Patch Plan
Many triathletes train too hard on their easy days, accumulating fatigue without maximising fitness gains. Learn why easy training is essential for endurance performance, how to avoid the grey zone trap, and why slowing down during recovery sessions may be the key to becoming a faster triathlete.
View More Why Your Easy Sessions Might Be Too Hard
Wilson & Wilson’s Aerobic Development Brick combines sustained bike efforts with steady runs to build a stronger aerobic engine. Repeated transitions challenge your ability to hold rhythm and maintain form under fatigue. A controlled, purposeful session designed to improve consistency, durability, and confident running off the bike.
View More Monday’s Brick: Wilson & Wilson’s Aerobic Development Brick
This parkrun Tune Up session features 3×5-minute threshold intervals designed to improve speed endurance, pacing control, and sustained running strength. Running at Level IV with controlled recoveries, this workout is ideal for parkrun runners, 5km athletes, and triathletes wanting to build stronger race fitness and improve their ability to hold pace.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: parkrun Tune Up 3x 5min Threshold