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Insights for the time-crunched triathlete
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Coaching, Nutrition & hydration
Why generic fuel plans fail: triathlon race preparation
Good triathlon race prep isn’t simply about eating more carbohydrates. It’s about getting usable energy and fluid into your body at a rate you can absorb and…
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Insights, Racing
Qualifying for Kona: IRONMAN’s 2026 Kona Qualifying System, Explained
IRONMAN changed how age-groupers qualify for Kona in 2026. Here’s how the new age-graded system works and how to actually race for a slot.
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Coaching, Performance testing, Racing, Training
Understanding your triathlon phenotype for smarter training
Two athletes can look similar, have similar endurance experience, follow the same triathlon plan and get very different results. That is not a failure of eff…
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Coaching, Training
How long should your triathlon off-season be?
Wrapped up your last race of 2026? Here’s exactly how long to rest, when to restart training, and how to avoid losing fitness this off-season.
Blog
Coaching, Performance testing, Training
Should you use triathlon performance testing to set your training zones?
Most coaches and training plans are based around rough proxies for threshold (like FTP) and generic zones worked out as percentages of threshold. These can b…
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Coaching, Racing, Training
Can time-crunched triathletes build Ironman endurance on less volume?
Can time-crunched triathletes build meaningful endurance without living like full-time professionals? The honest answer is that lower volume can never fully …
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Nutrition & hydration, Racing, Training
How many carbs per hour? A practical guide to fuelling long distance triathlons
Most age-group triathletes should be targeting somewhere between 60 and 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour for anything longer than 90 minutes, and many experienced athletes racing Ironman-distance events are now pushing toward 120-150 grams per hour with good results.
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Insights, Nutrition & hydration, Racing
How to race triathlon in the heat: A coach’s guide
Racing in hot conditions this season? Learn exactly how to adjust your bike and run pacing by temperature so you don’t blow up.
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Cycling, Running, Swimming
Training tips for ageing triathletes: how to maintain fitness and speed
With the correct knowledge and approach, triathletes can thrive well into later life.
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Coaching, Performance testing
The importance of intensity management
Why faster training is wrecking your endurance performance