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.
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Heat can completely change the demands of your Ironman. Learn why hotter conditions may require adjustments to your pacing, hydration, fuelling and cooling strategy. Rather than forcing your original race plan, respond intelligently to the conditions, manage your effort early, and give yourself the best opportunity to finish strong.
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Your Ironman nutrition plan shouldn’t be tested for the first time on race day. Practising your fuelling during long rides and brick sessions helps confirm what, when, and how much you’ll consume. Rehearse your nutrition strategy in training, solve problems early, and arrive on race day confident in your plan.
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Walking aid stations during an Ironman marathon isn’t a sign your race has gone wrong—it can be a smart, planned strategy. Learn how short, purposeful walking breaks can improve fuelling, hydration, pacing, and mental focus, helping you run more consistently and potentially achieve a faster overall marathon.
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Your muscles aren’t the only thing that needs training before an Ironman—your gut does too. Learn why practising your race-day nutrition during training helps reduce stomach issues, improve carbohydrate absorption, and give you the energy to perform your best from the swim start to the finish line.
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Walking through aid stations during an Ironman may feel counterintuitive, but it can help you fuel, hydrate, and execute your race plan more effectively. Learn why a brief, strategic walk can lead to a stronger marathon, better race-day decisions, and ultimately a faster Ironman finish.
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If you’re waiting until you’re hungry during an Ironman, you’re already behind. Discover why successful athletes fuel proactively, how to avoid common nutrition mistakes, and why consistent carbohydrate intake throughout the day can help you maintain energy, improve performance, and finish your Ironman stronger.
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