Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for triathlons
Riding at your threshold is important to develop your ability to maintain your maximum steady state. During these Under/Over intervals your body will adapt to the level of lactic acid in your blood system, developing great tolerance. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Zwift Academy 2021 Upper Threshold Blocks
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 Tuesday Training Plan: 12-Week Ironman Swim PB Training Plan
Katie Ledecky dominated female distance swimming setting the World Record in the 400m, 800m and 1,500m Freestyle, and won five Olympic Gold Medals and 15 World Championships, more than any other female swimmer. This session was a staple leading into major championship events, and will benefit any triathlete or open water swimmer.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Yuri Suguiyama’s Killer 1100’s
This session will HURT, I make no bones about that, but it will also deliver great results, all packed into a 50 minute session. This session is great for runners and triathletes especially those running up to half marathon.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Gregson Threshold
Riding at your threshold is important to develop your ability to maintain your maximum steady state. During these Under/Over intervals your body will adapt to the level of lactic acid in your blood system, developing great tolerance. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Zwift Academy 2021 Threshold Under/Overs
As you work your way through this training programme you’ll build your fitness and develop your ability leading towards an Ironman event.
View More Tuesday Training Plan: 24 week Ironman Bike & Run Training Plan
Building swimming skills and fitness is important to develop your overall swimming capability. The inclusion of key swimming attributes, kicking, drills and changes in pace make this a great session for foundation skills. This session is will challenge triathletes and open water swimmers and generate improvement.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Foundation Swim
The ability to sustain a high pace is important, especially at the end of a half or full marathon (especially in an Ironman 70.3 or full Ironman). Getting familiar with that high pace can be achieved by having a substantial rest between reps. This session is great for runners and triathletes especially those doing a half marathon or longer.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Athletic Brewing Pacing Ladder
The Ironman New Zealand and Ironman 70.3 New Zealand are great events that is often described as a bucket list Ironman event. When you cross the finish line you will have achieved something special at this great event.
Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate triathletes who are looking to complete either Ironman NZ or Ironman 70.3 NZ in March next year, these plans will help you achieve your goals.
Improving your lactate tolerance will enable you to sustain threshold pace longer, or recover from top end efforts quicker. So whether it’s attacking a hill or surging a head of your competitors, you will be fitter and more powerful as a result. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Zwift Academy 2021 Lactate Tolerance