Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for triathlons
Spending time running at VO2 Max intensity will help develop your ability to run longer at this intensity. Despite the very short rest in this session, you will qwikly accumulate ten minutes running at VO2 Max pace. It is perfect for runners and triathletes running events up to 10km in distance.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: George’s Fartlek
Your ability to ride at Threshold is your key determinant of success with cycling. his session will help you develop that and is great for all cyclists including triathletes and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Road Cycling UK’s Threshold Session
You’ve been inspired to do Ironman next year. Join this webinar to find out:
– What is involved.
– How to periodise your training.
– How to balance your life.
Including a number of short intense reps after with a shortish rest period will develop your sustained speed (but not your pure speed). This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer Ocean Swims.
View More Saturday Swim Session: 100’s Followed By Sprints To Bring The Speed
Although I’m not often a fan of running on a Treadmill, this type of session is an exception. You can use the treadmill to control the gradient and also the pace. This session takes the best bit of treadmill running and gives you great bang for your time working out. It is perfect for both full and half marathon runners and triathletes alike.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Triathlon Taren’s Short & Hard Treadmill Hill Reps
Designed for Intermediate Ironman Athletes who are looking to compete in an Ironman event, the primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to set a PB for the Swim during YOUR event.
View More Thursday Training Plan: Ironman SWIM Training Plan (INTERMEDIATE 12 Week Plan) – Start Any Monday + Reusable
When riding at a low cadence the muscle needs to generate more force to turn the pedals due to the greater resistance. By training at a low cadence we can do specific strength training whilst on the bike. This is great for all cyclists including triathletes and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Road Cycling UK’s Strength Session
If you can improve your efficiency you will swim faster and longer more easily. This session utilises Drills to improve your efficiency and is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer Ocean Swims.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Drills & Technique to Enhance Your Swimming
Joe Friel uses this session every 4-6 weeks for his athletes to test their marathon fitness. Outside of testing it provides a really great training stimulus to develop your speed. It is perfect for both full and half marathon runners and triathletes alike.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Joe Friel’s Marathon Test Set
The ability to ride at and sustain threshold intensity will give you an advantage over your competitors and this session develops that physiological trait. This is great for all cyclists including triathletes and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Bike Radar’s Pyramid Scheme