Your Ironman marathon starts on the bike. Discover how smart bike pacing, consistent fuelling and effective hydration can help conserve energy for the run. Learn why controlling your effort across 180km, practising race-specific brick sessions and arriving at T2 prepared are essential for a stronger Ironman marathon performance.
View More Ironman Marathon Tips: Your Run Starts on the Bike
Your Ironman pacing strategy shouldn’t be tested for the first time on race day. Learn how long rides, brick sessions and race-specific training can help you practise your target intensity, understand how it feels under fatigue, refine your pacing strategy and arrive at the start line confident in your plan.
View More Ironman Pacing: Train Your Race Pace Before Race Day
Chasing other athletes can quickly derail your Ironman race strategy. Learn why sticking to your own pacing, effort and fuelling plan matters more than reacting to competitors around you. Stay patient, control what you can, and save your competitive energy for when it can make the biggest difference later.
View More Ironman Race Strategy: Don’t Chase Other Athletes
Riding too hard early in an Ironman can cost you dearly later. Learn why a controlled start to the 180km bike leg helps conserve energy, establish your fuelling routine, and protect your marathon. Smart Ironman bike pacing isn’t about riding slowly—it’s about setting yourself up to finish stronger.
View More Ironman Bike Pacing: Ride Easier Early to Finish Stronger
Late in an Ironman 70.3, tired legs often tempt athletes to push a bigger gear. Discover why maintaining a smooth, efficient cadence is a smarter strategy, helping you reduce muscular fatigue, conserve energy, and arrive at T2 ready to run your strongest possible half marathon.
View More Cadence Is Your Friend Late in the Race
The first 30 minutes of the Ironman bike leg can determine how the rest of your race unfolds. Learn why riding too hard early is one of the biggest mistakes athletes make, and how disciplined pacing can set you up for a stronger, faster marathon and overall finish.
View More The First 30 Minutes Can Ruin Your Ironman
Many triathletes blame hills for slowing them down, but the real problem is often poor pacing. Learn how to manage effort on climbs during the bike and run, avoid costly surges, and stay strong throughout your Ironman 70.3 by focusing on effort rather than speed.
View More Hills Aren’t Slowing You Down… Overreacting to Them Is