A collection of my most relevant and popular posts on Ironman training and racing with all the information needed to prepare for and execute a successful Ironman. Start with the training plans, then look further into areas of specific interest.
Ironman Training Plans
The basics: what you need in a training week and what you should do over a season.
- Developing a Better Triathlon Training Week – the 2012 take on the Simple Training Week
- Beyond the Triathlon Training Week Template – building blocks of training with the Simple Training Week
- A Simple Ironman Training Week’s Plan
- A Simple Winter Training Plan
- Planning The Ironman Season And Periodisation
Going Sub-10 at Ironman
What it takes to break the 10 hour mark.
Detailed Ironman Race Analysis
In-depth analysis of race performances.
- Perfect Ironman Execution in Kona
- More Power in Kona
- Post-Race Analysis – A Detailed Look at Ironman Austria Bike Performance
Training with Data
Using training tools and software to support your training.
- Analytical Triathlon Training Part 1: Setting Benchmarks
- Analytical Triathlon Training Part 2: Planning And Measuring Daily Training
- Analytical Triathlon Training Part 3: A Week’s Bike Training Power Data
- Analytical Triathlon Training Part 4: The Performance Management Chart
- Analytical Triathlon Training Part 5: Moments From My Performance Management Chart
Ironman Racing
How to prepare for and perform your best on race day.
- Ironman Racing – A Pacing Plan
- Ironman Racing – Putting The Plan Together
- Ironman Racing – A Nutrition Plan
- Breakdown Of An Ironman Race
- Pacing For A Hilly Ironman
- Are You Really Racing An Ironman?
- Mental Preparation For Endurance Racing
- Strategy And Mentality For Endurance Racing
- Fuelling Ironman Racing: Issues Of Nutrition And Pacing
- Understanding Ironman Bike Pacing
- Ironman Recovery
- Rules for Ironman Recovery
Ironman Training Thoughts
Beyond the basics: the fine details of training.
- What Place For The Marathon In Ironman Training?
- Overreaching On The Simple Ironman Training Plan
- The Brick Run Conundrum
- Simplified Training Zones – Easy, Steady, Hard, Ouch
- Winter Workload
- Swim Development – Periods Of Progress
Metabolism
Understanding the energetics of Ironman racing and their impact on your performance.