Free 12-month Ironman training plan
Been inspired to attempt your first full Ironman-distance race but unsure where to start? Well you won’t go too far wrong with Dermott Hayes’ 12-month Ironman training plan…
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Free Ironman 70.3 training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here’s all the advice you need plus two free training plans…
Free 6-week Olympic-distance training plan
Racing an Olympic distance soon but short on training hours? Then follow our six-week plan for the time-crunched athlete
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don’t know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
Free 8-week sprint triathlon training plan
Racing a sprint-distance tri this season? Then you need our expert advice and eight-week sprint triathlon training plan to help guide you to the finish line
Free 6-month Olympic-distance training plan for beginners
Get set for your first-ever 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run with this six-month, beginner-friendly training plan…
How to train for a duathlon
Training and racing for run/bike/run over the off-season months is a great way to keep you fresh – and get even fresher – for the next triathlon year. Coach Dermott Hayes has the advice…
Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use
With bricks, race-pace efforts, open-water swims and the tapering period, this 6-month, easy-to-follow Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in optimum condition
12-week Ironman peak-phase training plan
Smash out this final three-month block of training to ensure Ironman race-day success with this Ironman peak-phase training plan
7 ways to train smarter and avoid injury
Think you’ve got your training nailed? Think again. There are a few common but catastrophic mistakes all triathletes are guilty of. Here’s what you need to do to avoid them – and perform better.
How to train on your work commute
Is it possible to get in a beneficial workout on your daily work commute, asks one of our readers? Coach Dermott Hayes says yes, and here’s how…
Free 3-month Olympic triathlon training plan for beginners
Have three months to train for your first Olympic-distance triathlon? Here’s a training plan from Dermott Hayes that will help
Free 3-month 70.3 training plan
Want to master the middle-distance triathlon, commonly known as the 70.3 or half-Ironman? Dermott Hayes has a 70.3 training plan that’ll help ensure you’re race ready…
Free 6-month Olympic-distance triathlon training plan for intermediate athletes
This six month standard-distance triathlon training plan is for athletes planning to do a standard-distance triathlon and training around four times a week, between seven to eight hours.
Free 8-week off-season training plan that’s adaptable for every level
Want to start the next tri season raring to go? Then this 8 week off-season plan that involves hitting the bike and run trails will have huge form and fitness benefits
Free 4 week duathlon training plan: how to go from three sports to two
Thinking about racing duathlons in the autumn and winter? Then it’s time to switch focus to duathlon and race strong to the end of the year. Here’s a four week training plan to help you make the switchover from triathlon to duathlon.
Free 8-week pre-season base training plan for triathlon
Whatever your experience, working on your base fitness pre-season is crucial for a successful race season. Coach Dermott Hayes has a cunning plan…
Free 3-month winter training plan
Start building a solid base in training now and have your best race season ever next year. Over to Dermott Hayes and his three-month plan for those aiming for Olympic distance glory next season…
How do I train to improve run speed? Free 8-week run speed training plan
If running is your weakest link, this run strength training plan will help improve your running fitness and speed in just eight weeks
How to start interval training
New to running, and wondering when and how you should introduce interval sessions into your run training? Dermott Hayes explains all
8 week brick training plan
Blend two disciplines together in your training and become a transition titon and a stronger and faster athlete! Yep, it’s time to work on brick sessions with coach Dermott Hayes…
8 week summer-strength training plan
With the 2020 race season in limbo, now’s the ideal time to take an off-season approach to your training. Dermott Hayes explains how…
Coronavirus: What should I do if my A-race is cancelled?
Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is causing havoc across the globe, not least to the world of sport with events being cancelled or postponed at an alarming rate. So what happens to all that training if you find your A-race has been cancelled? Coach Dermott Hayes has the advice…
Free 12-week Ironman build-phase training plan
Make that all-important leap from base to build phase and get set for Ironman race-day success. Dermott Hayes has the training plan…
