Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for triathlons
Many cyclists become obsessed with testing their FTP instead of improving it. Learn why consistent, structured training is more important than frequent FTP tests, and discover how focusing on the training process can lead to bigger gains in power, endurance, and overall cycling performance over the long term.
View More Stop Chasing Your FTP Every Week: Build It Instead
Running a half marathon after a 1.9km swim and 90km bike ride can feel overwhelming. Learn how breaking the run into smaller, manageable segments helps you stay mentally focused, reduce fatigue, and execute a smarter Ironman 70.3 race from T2 all the way to the finish line.
View More Don’t Run 21.1km… Do This Instead!
Brick sessions are a vital part of triathlon training, teaching your body how to transition smoothly from cycling to running. Learn why your legs feel heavy after the bike, how brick workouts improve race-day confidence, and why this simple session can help you run stronger when it matters most.
View More Brick Sessions Teach Your Legs How to Run
Challenge your cycling fitness with the 10-Minute Variable Power Cycle, a 30-minute Smart-Trainer Session featuring constantly changing intensities and durations. Inspired by sports science research, this workout develops aerobic fitness, anaerobic power and your ability to respond to changing race demands—perfect for cyclists and triathletes with limited training time.
View More Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: 10-Minute Variable Power Cycle (30 Minutes Total)
Take on this 5,800m endurance swim inspired by professional triathlete Ruth Astle. Combining continuous and broken 800m swims, this challenging session develops aerobic endurance, pacing and freestyle efficiency. Designed for experienced recreational swimmers, masters swimmers and triathletes looking to build confidence over longer distances.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Ruth Astle’s Endurance Swim
Consistency is the foundation of successful Ironman 70.3 training. Discover why regular, purposeful training sessions deliver better results than occasional epic workouts, and learn how structured swim, bike, run, and recovery sessions help first-time and recreational triathletes arrive at race day confident and prepared.
View More Why Consistency Matters More Than Epic Training Days
Long Ironman training sessions do far more than build physical fitness. They develop mental resilience, confidence, and the ability to make good decisions when fatigue sets in. Discover why training your mind is just as important as training your body for a successful Ironman finish.
View More The Ironman Muscle Nobody Trains
Preparing for your first Ironman 70.3? Discover the biggest mistakes first-time athletes make and learn how consistent training, smart recovery, balanced preparation, and a structured plan can help you arrive at race day confident, prepared, and ready to enjoy your best long-course triathlon experience.
View More The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Ironman 70.3 Athletes Make
Before your next triathlon, build endurance and improve your bike-to-run transition with this proven two-hour brick workout. Learn why longer brick sessions matter, how to pace them correctly, common mistakes to avoid and practical coaching tips to help you run stronger, more confidently and more efficiently on race day.
View More Monday’s Brick: 2-Hour Brick
Brick sessions are one of the most valuable workouts in triathlon training. Learn why running immediately after cycling helps your body adapt, improves your bike-to-run transition, builds confidence for race day, and teaches your legs to run more efficiently when it matters most.
View More Why Brick Sessions Teach Your Legs How to Run