Avoid unnecessary surprises on triathlon race day by following one simple rule: nothing new. Learn why testing your equipment, nutrition, breakfast, pacing and transitions during training is essential. Discover how familiar routines, proper preparation and race-day confidence can help prevent costly mistakes and deliver a stronger triathlon performance.
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Chasing average speed during your Ironman 70.3 can lead to poor pacing and unnecessary fatigue. Learn why wind, hills and terrain make speed misleading, how to manage your effort using power, heart rate and perceived exertion, and why smarter bike pacing can help you deliver a stronger half marathon run.
View More Stop Chasing Your Average Speed: Smarter Ironman 70.3 Bike Pacing
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 70.3 starts before you enter the water. Smart preparation the day before can reduce stress and help you arrive at the start line ready to race. Learn how to organise your equipment, manage nutrition and hydration, understand race logistics, rest properly, and make race morning simple.
View More Your Ironman 70.3 Starts the Day Before
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.
View More Ironman Marathon Strategy: Walk the Aid Stations Strategically
Learn how to pace the bike smarter in your next triathlon. Discover why riding too hard can compromise your run, how controlled effort protects your legs, and why smart pacing and effective fuelling can help you finish stronger. Your fastest overall triathlon doesn’t always require your fastest bike split.
View More Ride Too Hard, Pay for It on the Run: How to Pace the Bike Smarter
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
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
Learn how to pace a long-course triathlon with confidence. This guide covers smart swim, bike, and run pacing strategies to help you avoid early mistakes, manage effort, and finish strong. Practical, coach-led advice to help you race smarter, conserve energy, and unlock your best performance on race day.
View More How to Pace a Long-Course Triathlon
Running strong off the bike is about preparation, pacing, and smart execution. Learn how to manage the bike effort, use brick sessions effectively, and transition smoothly into the run so you can avoid early fade and finish strong. Practical coaching insights to help you race with confidence and control.
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