Build stronger bike-to-run performance with USA Triathlon’s Experienced Sprint/Olympic Brick. This 90-minute session progresses from Level II through Level III to Level IV on the bike before transitioning into a controlled Level III run. Develop pacing discipline, fatigue resistance and confidence running strongly after a demanding bike leg.
View More Monday’s Brick: USA Triathlon’s Experienced Sprint/Olympic BrickTag: Olympic Triathlon Training
Monday’s Brick: USA Triathlon’s Beginner Sprint/Olympic Brick
Prepare for your first Sprint or Olympic triathlon with this beginner-friendly 40-minute brick workout. Progress through controlled cycling intensities before transitioning directly into a Level II run. Practise your bike-to-run transition, learn how your legs respond after cycling, develop pacing control and build confidence for your upcoming triathlon race.
View More Monday’s Brick: USA Triathlon’s Beginner Sprint/Olympic BrickHow Brick Training Builds Race-Day Confidence
Brick training does more than prepare your legs for running off the bike. It builds race-day confidence through familiarity, pacing practice and transition skills. Learn how purposeful brick sessions can help Sprint and Olympic triathletes remove uncertainty, trust their preparation and arrive at T2 knowing exactly what comes next.
View More How Brick Training Builds Race-Day ConfidenceDo You Really Need Brick Sessions for Sprint or Olympic Triathlon?
Brick sessions help Sprint and Olympic-distance triathletes prepare for the unique bike-to-run transition. Learn why your brick run doesn’t need to be long, how to practise pacing and transition skills, when to introduce bricks into your programme, and why purposeful sessions can prepare you for a stronger race-day performance.
View More Do You Really Need Brick Sessions for Sprint or Olympic Triathlon?Brick Sessions Teach Your Legs How to Run
Brick sessions are a vital part of triathlon training, teaching your body how to transition smoothly from cycling to running. Learn why your legs feel heavy after the bike, how brick workouts improve race-day confidence, and why this simple session can help you run stronger when it matters most.
View More Brick Sessions Teach Your Legs How to RunHow Do You Balance Swim, Bike and Run Training?
Balancing swim, bike, and run training can feel overwhelming for first-time triathletes. Learn how to structure your training week, the purpose of each discipline, and why quality, consistency, and recovery are the keys to preparing confidently for your next Sprint or Olympic triathlon.
View More How Do You Balance Swim, Bike and Run Training?Can Anyone Become A Triathlete?
Many people think triathlon is only for elite athletes, but that’s far from the truth. Discover what it really takes to become a triathlete, the fitness foundation I recommend, and why consistent, structured training can help first-time and recreational athletes confidently prepare for Sprint and Olympic triathlons.
View More Can Anyone Become A Triathlete?Monday’s Brick: Dermott Hayes Speed Brick #5
A demanding brick workout that develops transition efficiency and the ability to sustain race intensity under fatigue — ideal for Sprint and Olympic distance triathletes.
View More Monday’s Brick: Dermott Hayes Speed Brick #5Tuesday Training Plan: 4 weeks to a Faster 1500m with only two 2km sessions per week (25m/50m Pool)
As you follow the programme you will find yourself swimming your 1,500m faster. Now whether that is a PB or not will depend on how fast you have swum in the past, but it will definitely be faster at the end of the 4 weeks than it is now.
With this programme people improve on average nearly 2 minutes, with some people improving by over 10%.
Designed for triathletes who have limited time to train but can squeeze two short 2km sessions in each week. The primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to swim 1,500m faster than you did at the start of the programme.
View More Tuesday Training Plan: 4 weeks to a Faster 1500m with only two 2km sessions per week (25m/50m Pool)