Swimming longer reps within a set will develop your stamina. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
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Friday Fartlek Run: 4 VO2 Max Sets of 4x 45 seconds
Improving your VO2 Max will enable you to run at higher intensities. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running events up to Half marathons in distance.
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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Simulating a 70.3 or Half Ironman Ride
The weekend is a opportunity to get a long ride completed. This ride is a challenging one that I get a range of my athletes who are preparing for an event that involves a long cycle to do. Although primarily focused on those doing a 70.3 or Half Ironman it provides a good training stimulus for triathletes racing longer (such as an Ironman and even Ultraman) as well as cyclists doing centuries and other cycling events.
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Saturday Swim Session: Endurance Sets Will Build Your Stamina
Swimming longer reps within a set will develop your stamina. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
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Friday Fartlek Run – 10x 1min VO2 Max Run
Improving your VO2 Max will enable you to run at higher intensities. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon in distance.
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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Bicycling Mag’s Speed Intervals
This is a windtrainer session that is great for improving your power and speed, as well as your ability to recover qwikly from high intensity efforts. Although targeted towards road cyclists, mountain bikers & draft-legal triathletes, it is a good off season fitness session for non-draft-legal triathletes.
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Saturday Swim Session: Paddles Will Develop Your Swimming Strength
Utilising Hand Paddles will develop strength in your swimming stroke. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
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Friday Fartlek Run: VO2 Max 8x 2min
The ability to run at your top end intensities will enhance your performance. This session works at your VO2 Max intensity, challenging your anaerobic, as well as your aerobic energy systems. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon in distance.
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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Bicycling Mag’s Climbing Bursts
This is a windtrainer session that is great for a developing your ability to attack or respond to an attack on a climb. Although targeted towards road cyclists & mountain bikers, it is a good off season fitness session for other triathletes.
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Saturday Swim Session: How To Use 300s To Build Your Stamina
A good way to develop your stamina is to swim longer reps. 300m reps work well because it is an unique distance, that will require you to judge your pacing. This will challenge you cognitively as well as physiologically. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
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