Build pacing, intensity control and fatigue resistance with the FLJUGA Progressive Brick Build. This 72-minute triathlon workout progressively moves through Levels I to IV on both the bike and run, teaching you to manage each intensity, transition under fatigue and still produce a strong, controlled finish on tired legs.
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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.
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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.
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Prepare for the triathlon course you’re actually racing. Learn how terrain, weather, open water, hills, road surfaces and race conditions should influence your training. By making key sessions increasingly race-specific, you can improve your pacing, skills, fuelling and confidence while reducing unnecessary surprises when race day finally arrives.
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Your Ironman 70.3 run can be compromised in the first kilometre. Learn why sprinting out of T2 is a costly mistake, how to control your early pace, allow your legs to adjust after the bike, and build into the run so you can finish your 21.1km strongly when it matters most.
View More Don’t Sprint Out of T2! Pace Your Ironman 70.3 Run
Your Ironman 70.3 bike split means little if you arrive at T2 unable to run well. Learn why smart bike pacing, controlled effort, consistent fuelling, and disciplined race execution can help you preserve your legs and turn a well-paced 90km ride into a stronger 21.1km run.
View More Want a Faster Run? Stop Racing the Bike!
Many Ironman 70.3 athletes waste valuable energy by chasing other competitors on the bike. Learn why sticking to your own pacing strategy leads to a stronger overall race, a better run, and smarter race execution. Success comes from riding your plan—not someone else’s.
View More Stop Racing Other Athletes. Race Your Plan.
Many triathletes sabotage their race before it has properly begun by going too hard in the first 10 minutes. Learn why adrenaline can trick you into poor pacing decisions, how to stay controlled early, and why a patient start often leads to a stronger swim, bike, run, and finish.
View More The First 10 Minutes Can Ruin Your Triathlon
Jess Bray’s first half ironman at Challenge Wanaka was a masterclass in smart racing — calm swim, disciplined bike, and a strong, confident run. In this debrief we unpack the training, strategy, mindset, and lessons learned from a first-time athlete who raced with maturity beyond her experience.
View More What a First Half Ironman Can Teach You About Racing Smart
Pacing is everything at Challenge Wanaka. A controlled swim, disciplined bike, and measured run can make the difference between a strong finish and a fade-out. In this article, I break down a complete swim–bike–run strategy for the Wanaka 70.3, including common pacing mistakes and how to avoid them — plus a free downloadable Challenge Wanaka Pacing Blueprint to guide your race day decisions.
View More Challenge Wanaka: A Complete Swim, Bike & Run Pacing Strategy