Many triathletes train harder than necessary, turning easy sessions into moderate efforts and carrying unnecessary fatigue into key workouts. Learn why smarter intensity control, genuine recovery, and a clear distinction between hard and easy training can improve consistency, reduce injury risk, and ultimately help you become a stronger triathlete.
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Consistency is the foundation of successful Ironman 70.3 training. Discover why regular, purposeful training sessions deliver better results than occasional epic workouts, and learn how structured swim, bike, run, and recovery sessions help first-time and recreational triathletes arrive at race day confident and prepared.
View More Why Consistency Matters More Than Epic Training Days
Preparing for your first Ironman 70.3? Discover the biggest mistakes first-time athletes make and learn how consistent training, smart recovery, balanced preparation, and a structured plan can help you arrive at race day confident, prepared, and ready to enjoy your best long-course triathlon experience.
View More The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Ironman 70.3 Athletes Make
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?
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?
Wondering if you’re fit enough to start training for an Ironman 70.3? Discover the minimum fitness requirements, common misconceptions, and why consistency matters more than being race-ready today. Learn how first-time and recreational triathletes can successfully build towards their Ironman 70.3 or T100 finish line.
View More How Fit Do You Need To Be To Start Ironman 70.3 Training?
Many athletes assume Ironman 70.3 is only for elite competitors, but the reality is very different. Learn what it really takes to prepare for a 70.3, the fitness benchmarks I recommend, and why consistency and structured training matter far more than natural talent or experience.
View More Can Anyone Train For An Ironman 70.3?
Life rarely follows your training plan perfectly. Learn Coach Ray’s five simple rules for adjusting workouts when work, family, travel, and other commitments get in the way. Discover how to stay consistent, avoid common mistakes, and continue making progress toward your endurance sport goals.
View More Ray’s Rules for Adjusting Your Training Program When Life Gets in the Way
Take Your Swimming to New Heights: Swim Fitness Improver for Intermediate Swimmers.
Attention, intermediate swimmers! If you’re logging 2,000m to 3,000m per session and are determined to enhance your performance,
View More Tuesday Training Plan: Swim Fitness Improver Training Plan (12 Wk INTERMEDIATE Plan – 2km-3km sessions) 5x/wk
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)