Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for triathlons
When you cross the finish line in New Brighton, you will have accomplished something very special. Designed for Beginner multisport athletes who are looking to complete their first Coast to Coast event, the primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to COMPLETE YOUR Coast To Coast.
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Thursday Training Plan – 12 week Surfbreaker Triathlon Training PlanThe Surfbreaker Triathlon in mount Maunganui is one of the iconic events on the NZ triathlon calendar having been held each year since 1985. Options for both Intermediate & Beginner tri
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The ability to sustain a top end effort after maximising it will assist you break away from your competitors, surge up steep hills and generally develop your ability to suffer for longer. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists and mountain bikers.
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Individual Medley (IM) workouts are ALWAYS tough. This workout builds up the distance of the Individual Medley (IM) reps to constantly challenging you before descending down the other side of the pyramid. This session is great for triathlete and open water swimmers.
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Spending time training at appropriate intensities is important for developing your ability to ride at different paces or intensities in an event. For a half-Ironman event you will spend most of the event riding then running at Level III (about 90-94% Threshold Pace). This session is great for a taper week leading into an event. Even though this workout is designed for a half-Ironman athlete, runners especially those doing a marathon or longer can also benefit from it.
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The Challenge Wanaka Half Ironman is a great event that is often voted the most scenic triathlon in the world. 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 at the Challenge Wanaka Half Ironman, these plans will help you achieve your goals.
Spending time at or near your VO2 Max will enhance it, spending your down time at your Threshold intensity will also enhance that. I’ll warn you, this session is tough, but with good recovery within the workout between sets, it’s doable and you’ll reap the benefit. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists and mountain bikers.
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Introducing some quality efforts within your workout will give your fitness a boost. Within this session you’ll find a range of intensities and due to the amount of time spent swimming there is also a good amount of volumn. This session is great for triathlete and open water swimmers.
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Spending time training at appropriate intensities is important for developing your ability to ride at different paces or intensities in an event. For a half-Ironman event you will spend most of the event riding then running at Level III (about 77-90% Functional Threshold Power). Even though this workout is designed for a half-Ironman athlete, runners especially those doing a marathon or longer can also benefit from it.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Gale Bernhardt’s Half Ironman Run Intervals #4
This bike & run programme will see you improve your overall cycling and running fitness in 16 weeks time.
The programme is designed to be conducted in conjunction with a swim programme (available through Qwik Kiwi Coaching or if you are training with your local Master’s or other swim squad).