Don’t let other athletes’ training make you question your own. Learn why comparing volume, pace and workouts can derail your triathlon training, and why focusing on your individual goals, recovery and consistency is a smarter approach. The best training plan is the one that’s right for you.
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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.
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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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Build endurance and improve your bike-to-run transition with this simple 90-minute brick workout. Combining a controlled Level II bike with a Level II run, this session teaches you to pace the bike wisely, transition efficiently and settle into your running rhythm while developing valuable triathlon-specific aerobic fitness for race day.
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Learn how to set accurate training zones for swimming, cycling and running using pace, power and heart rate. Coach Ray explains CSS, cycling FTP, threshold heart rate and running tests, helping you establish personalised Levels I–V, choose the right intensity metric and keep your zones aligned with your current fitness.
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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.
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When real life gets in the way, your training plan needs to adapt. Coach Ray shares five practical rules for adjusting workouts, handling missed sessions, protecting recovery and maintaining consistency. Learn how to swap, shorten or occasionally drop sessions without derailing your progress or compromising the purpose of your training.
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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.
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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.
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