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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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.
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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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Respecting the first 10km is crucial to a strong Ironman marathon. Starting too fast can cost you dearly later. Learn why controlling your early pace, maintaining your fuelling, and letting others go can conserve valuable energy and give you the best chance of running strongly towards the finish line.
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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.
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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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Swimming harder doesn’t always mean racing faster in an Ironman. Learn why a controlled, efficient swim can conserve valuable energy for the bike and marathon. By pacing wisely, staying relaxed, and focusing on efficiency, you can exit the water ready to perform strongly throughout the rest of your race.
View More Want a Faster Ironman? Swim Easier
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.
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Discover why brick sessions are one of the most valuable workouts in triathlon training. Learn the real purpose of bike-to-run sessions, avoid common mistakes, and discover how to use bricks to improve transitions, pacing, race-day confidence, and overall performance for your next triathlon.
View More Do Brick Sessions Really Make You a Better Triathlete?
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.
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