Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for triathlons
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
Many Ironman 70.3 athletes ruin their swim before they’ve even settled into rhythm. Learn why starting too hard creates problems later in the race, and how controlled pacing in the opening minutes can help you swim smoother, conserve energy, and set yourself up for a stronger bike and run.
View More Don’t Ruin Your Ironman 70.3 Swim in the First 2 Minutes
Hairpin Wizard Plus combines repeated surges above threshold with controlled tempo riding to build aerobic strength, pacing control, and cadence efficiency. Inspired by a Zwift workout, this session challenges your ability to recover while still riding strongly, making it ideal for cyclists and triathletes wanting smoother, stronger sustained power.
View More Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Hairpin Wizard Plus
Blend technique and fitness with this “Technique Sandwich Session” designed to improve efficiency, body position, and stroke control under fatigue. Drill work before and after the main set reinforces strong movement patterns while helping you hold form as effort increases. Ideal for swimmers and triathletes wanting smoother, more controlled swimming.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Technique Sandwich Session
This Friday Fartlek Run features a 45-minute tempo effort designed to build aerobic endurance, pacing control, and race-day resilience. Running at Level III, this continuous session is ideal for runners and triathletes preparing for half marathon, marathon, and longer endurance events who want to develop sustained strength and confidence.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: 45min Tempo Run
Wilson & Wilson’s Lactate Tolerance Brick combines sustained Level IV efforts with shorter, sharper Level V intervals to build resilience under fatigue. Alternating bike and run repeats challenge your ability to manage rising lactate and maintain form. A demanding session that develops toughness, pacing control, and confidence at high intensity.
View More Monday’s Brick: Wilson & Wilson’s Lactate Tolerance Brick
Doing repeated short bouts of exercise at very high intensity develops a number of physiological systems in the body. Predominantly it provides a great training stimulus for the neuromuscular system. Although not specific to endurance events, training the neuromuscular system can bring on your fitness very quickly and is still a massive benefit for endurance athletes especially early in the season or if you are unfit. This workout can be done by beginners or experienced cyclist alike, because a max sprint is all about your level of effort and is likely to be different from another rider.
View More Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Martin Gibala Intervals XIX Minus
Build pacing awareness and sustained swim strength with this progressive 200m session. Gradually increasing your speed across each cycle teaches control, rhythm, and efficient effort management. Ideal for triathletes and swimmers wanting to improve aerobic fitness, threshold pace, and the ability to finish strong without sacrificing technique.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Progressive 200s Builder
This Friday Fartlek Run features 5×3-minute VO₂ max intervals designed to build speed, aerobic power, and high-intensity running strength. With controlled recoveries between reps, this session is ideal for parkrun, 5km and 10km runners, plus triathletes, looking to improve performance and sharpen their top-end fitness.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: parkrun Tune Up 5x 3min VO2 Max Run
Confused by cycling gears? This beginner-friendly guide explains chainrings, cassettes, one-by and two-by setups, and what gear combinations like 52-13 or 34-32 actually mean. Perfect for new cyclists and triathletes wanting to better understand bike gearing, cadence, climbing gears, and how riders talk about the gears they are using.
View More Bike Gearing Explained for Beginners