How does age affect your Ironman performance?
You may not be able to turn back the clock, but getting older doesn’t have to end your long-diatance triathlon ambitions
Long distance
Frodeno and Haug’s coach Dan Lorang on how to train for Ironman
He coached Frodeno and Haug to 2019 Kona glory, but what can we learn from Dan Lorang to power our own IM racing? Over to Dan, Jan and Anne
Ironman racing and training advice from Tim Don
Training for Ironman? Check out these pearls of wisdom from one of Britain’s fastest Ironmen, Tim Don
Focus on bike if you want big Ironman gains
Research finds advances in bike kit and training to be reason for faster IM times
Ironman race-day: how to pace each leg
If you want to run rather than crawl across the finish line in your next race, you need to stretch out your energy reserves, says Joe Friel
Your first Ironman: 30 training and preparation tips
Follow this guide for step-to-step instructions on how to start training, and preparing, for your very first Ironman
Off-season efficiency
Now is the time to focus on improving your efficiency across all three disciplines, says Joe Friel. And the key is short, sharp sessions…
Ironman: What should you do once it’s over?
Wondering what you should do once your Ironman is over, and when you should think about your next big adventure? Dermott Hayes has this post-Ironman advice
Which is tougher – an Ironman triathlon or an ultra marathon?
The history of sport is littered with fierce rivalries but none more so than triathletes vs runners. Brunt has the answer…
How long should your off-season last if you’re an Ironman triathlete?
Coming to the end of your Ironman season and wondering how long you should take off without compromising next year’s performance? Mark Kleanthous explains all
Can you race both a 70.3 and an Ironman triathlon in 6 weeks?
Entered both a half and a full Ironman just six weeks apart, and wondering how to recover from the first while training for the second? Don’t fret, here’s Ironman pro Tim Don with the answers
Patrick Lange talks success, his training regime and his iron mindset
From nearly quitting the sport to becoming a two-time Kona champion, Patrick Lange’s path to Ironman greatness has been far from conventional. Here’s how he’s done it…
How to pace your first Ironman
Got your first Ironman coming up and, and worried you’re going to mess it up from the off? Tim Don explains how to pace it so you avoid a DNF disaster
Can you swim breaststroke in an Ironman?
Yes, you can swim breast stroke in an Ironman, says John Wood, and here are a few tips for a more efficient stroke
Does Ironman’s new qualification system for pros work?
New system that was meant to simplify life for Ironman professionals has left them even more confused. Tim explains…
David McNamee top speed tips for Ironman
With two Ironman World Championship podium finishes under his belt David McNamee has established himself as the greatest British male Ironman in history. But what advice does the former ITU racer have for increasing your Ironman speed? Over to David…
Ironman: Are you ready for your long-distance triathlon?
Are you really ready for the Ironman and have you done enough? Fear not says, James Pryke of Triathlon Coaching UK, these doubts are perfectly normal…
Do I need to adapt my front crawl swim stroke for Ironman?
Aiming for your first long-distance triathlon after a few seasons of short, and wondering if you need to change some aspects of your front crawl swim stroke to help you cope with the 3.8km swim? John Wood has this advice…
Chrissie Wellington explains how to recover from an iron-distance triathlon
The Four-time Ironman world champion shares her advice on how best to recover after an Ironman-distance triathlon…
How to train for a faster Ironman with Dave Scott
Want to go long for the first time? Or hoping to beat your Ironman PB? Dave Scott shares his go-long, go-faster, training tips
David McNamee’s top Ironman training tips and sessions
With two Kona podiums under his belt, David McNamee has quietly established himself as the greatest British male Ironman in history. But what advice does the top Scot have on moving up to Ironman? Over to David…
Ironman blues: How to beat them
You’ve trained for years, had the date circled for months and finally completed your Ironman. And then… nothing. Your body aches, training motivation is non-existent and the sofa is all too appealing. Let Martyn Brunt guide you off it, and on to the next challenge…
How to taper for Ironman
Wondering what activities/fuelling you should do during your taper week, before an Ironman triathlon? We asked top Ironman pro Tim Don for his advice
Hilly Ironmans: how should you pace the run?
Got a hilly Ironman coming up, and wondering how to cope with hills on the run leg and how you should pace it? Scott Findlay, triathlon coach for the Hartree Jets, has this advice.
