Tag Archives: Ironman

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  Tapering and peaking for your priority race

  Posted on July 19, 2016 by liz in Recycle, Website Articles

  Tapering and peaking for your priority race Tapering and peaking.  I bet some readers will be thinking “more jargon”!   For others this will be a familiar topic that coaches roll out at this time of year. On this basis, the objectives of this article are two-fold.  If you are in the “what more jargon” group […]

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• Fuelling your Iron or 70.3 distance race

  Posted on April 19, 2016 by liz in Masters Article Library, Mixed Bag, Racing

  It is never to early to start to consider, plan and begin to practice your race day nutrition. Getting this wrong is the easiest way to earn yourself a DNF (Did Not Finish). This can happen to an athlete that is physically in the best possible shape for his or her race so read on […]

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• Putting in the hours

  Posted on April 19, 2016 by liz in Planning

  Training for an Iron distance triathlon does require the commitment to a reasonable amount of training hours spread over a number of months. That is – if you want to have a good experience on race day. How long should you give yourself to train before the event? This will depend on your training background […]

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  Training Plan Start Dates

  Posted on March 17, 2015 by jofrancis in Training programs

  Are you training for a triathlon event this year? If you’re focussed, and train in the right way, it can take just three months to train effectively for a triathlon (assuming, of course, that you have a good level of fitness when you commence if you are opting for a 70.3 or iron distance). Following […]

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• 10 things to do a week before an Ironman

  Posted on July 16, 2014 by mikeredshaw in Recycle, Website Articles

  Here are 10 things you could do this week to help you reach your potential on race day! Plan the final 3 days carefully.  This will help keep you relaxed and focused on what you need to do.  Registering and swim start are the non-negotiables; build your plan around those two things and make sure […]

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