Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for triathlons
Build stronger bike-to-run performance with USA Triathlon’s Experienced Sprint/Olympic Brick. This 90-minute session progresses from Level II through Level III to Level IV on the bike before transitioning into a controlled Level III run. Develop pacing discipline, fatigue resistance and confidence running strongly after a demanding bike leg.
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Prepare for the triathlon course you’re actually racing. Learn how terrain, weather, open water, hills, road surfaces and race conditions should influence your training. By making key sessions increasingly race-specific, you can improve your pacing, skills, fuelling and confidence while reducing unnecessary surprises when race day finally arrives.
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Improve your freestyle technique with this drill-focused Saturday Swim Session. Alternate between purposeful drills and normal swimming to immediately transfer better movement into your stroke. Choose from three workout distances and use drills such as KOS, 6/1/6, 6/3/6, Popov and Broken Arrow to develop more effective freestyle swimming.
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Build your ability to increase intensity under fatigue with the FLJUGA Power Brick Progression. Progress from Level II through Level III to Level IV on the bike, then carry controlled intensity onto the run. This 65-minute brick develops pacing, bike-to-run adaptation, fatigue resistance and confidence when the effort increases.
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Open-water swimming can feel very different from the pool. Learn how to stay calm, control your breathing and build confidence when conditions become challenging. With specific open-water practice, smart positioning and better race-day skills, you can manage anxiety, find your rhythm and enjoy a stronger, more confident triathlon swim.
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Build your VO₂ max with Testing is Training, Training is Testing, a challenging 58-minute smart-trainer workout. Progress through Level III, Level IV and Level V before tackling six maximal one-minute efforts, developing high-intensity cycling fitness while discovering how much power you can produce when the real challenge begins at the end.
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Build consistency and speed with this Saturday Swim Session. Start with repeatable 100m freestyle efforts before changing gears for faster 50m repetitions. Choose from three distances—1,700m, 2,400m or 3,200m—and challenge yourself to maintain strong technique and consistent pacing as the intensity and fatigue increase throughout the workout.
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Preparing for your first sprint triathlon involves more than building fitness. Practising open-water swimming, transitions, brick sessions, race-day equipment and your pre-race routine can make the unfamiliar feel familiar. Discover seven practical things to rehearse before race day so you can arrive at the start line confident and prepared.
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Your aero position can help you ride faster without simply pushing harder. Learn why staying aero when it counts, practising your race position, managing headwinds intelligently, and balancing aerodynamics with comfort and control can improve bike efficiency and help preserve valuable energy for the 21.1km Ironman 70.3 run.
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Prepare for your first Sprint or Olympic triathlon with this beginner-friendly 40-minute brick workout. Progress through controlled cycling intensities before transitioning directly into a Level II run. Practise your bike-to-run transition, learn how your legs respond after cycling, develop pacing control and build confidence for your upcoming triathlon race.
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