Triathlon Training Blog: Training Guides, Workouts and Zones
Welcome to the Triathlon Blog, your space for practical training across the swim, bike and run. From structured sessions to race strategies and training guidance, you’ll find the tools and insights that help you stay consistent and perform with confidence. Explore the Triathlon Hub to build your knowledge and structure your training.
10 Ironman Zone 3 / Tempo Example Brick Sessions
Explore 10 example tempo brick workouts that blend steady pacing across swim, bike and run. Learn how to control intensity and build endurance for Ironman brick training success.
10 Ironman Zone 4 / Threshold Example Brick Sessions
Discover 10 example threshold brick workouts to improve your bike-run transition. Learn how to build pacing control, lactate clearance and race-day resilience with combined sessions.
Ironman 70.3 Training: What Is Zone 2 / Endurance Workouts?
Learn how Zone 2 endurance training builds aerobic efficiency for Ironman 70.3 success. Discover how low-intensity riding lays the foundation for long-distance strength.
Ironman Training: What Is Zone 5 / VO2 Max Workouts?
Learn how VO2 max training boosts top-end speed and oxygen efficiency. Discover how Zone 5 sessions help sharpen your intensity and race-day performance in Ironman training.
10 Ironman Zone 4 / Threshold Example Bike Sessions
Learn how to improve race pace and fatigue resistance with threshold bike sessions. Discover 10 example workouts that build control, strength and execution for your Ironman ride.
Ironman Training: What Is Zone 4 / Threshold Workouts?
Learn how to use Zone 4 to sharpen your threshold power. Discover how training at the edge of sustainable effort improves pacing control and endurance for Ironman racing.
Ironman Training: The Benefits of Long Runs Explained
Learn why the long run is vital in Ironman training. Discover how it builds fatigue resistance, aerobic capacity and mental strength for a strong finish on race day.
Ironman Training: The Benefits of Long Rides Explained
Discover why long rides are essential for Ironman success. Learn how extended endurance sessions build stamina, pacing control and mental resilience for race day.
Olympic Triathlon Training: What Is Zone 5 / VO2 Max?
Learn how Zone 5 training improves your top-end speed. Discover how VO2 max sessions sharpen intensity and boost peak performance on the Olympic triathlon bike leg.
How to Train for an Ironman: The Complete Training Guide
Discover what it takes to complete an Ironman 140.6. Learn how to train for the 3.8K swim, 180K bike and 42.2K run and master your first full-distance triathlon.
How to Train for Ironman 70.3: The Complete Training Guide
Learn how to prepare for your first Ironman 70.3. Discover the essential training, pacing and mindset strategies for conquering the 1.9K swim, 90K bike and 21.1K run.
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to the Olympic Triathlon
Discover what to expect in your first Olympic triathlon. Learn how to prepare for the 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run with confidence and clarity.
Olympic Triathlon Training: The Key Long Run Benefits
Learn how long runs build endurance, pacing strength and mental resilience for Olympic-distance triathlon success.
Ironman Training: What Is Zone 3 / Tempo Workouts?
Learn how Zone 3 training supports aerobic efficiency, tempo pacing and mental control for sustained Ironman performance.
Ironman Training: What Is Zone 2 / Endurance Workouts?
Learn how Zone 2 endurance training builds aerobic durability for long-course Ironman success. Discover why low-intensity effort is the foundation for race-day stamina.
Ironman 70.3 Explained: A Complete Beginner’s Training Guide
Start your Ironman 70.3 journey with confidence. This beginner’s guide explains the swim, bike and run distances, pacing strategy and mental approach to help you prepare for your first race.
Ironman Triathlon Explained: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Explore what makes the Ironman triathlon so demanding. Understand the distances, time limits and mindset required to complete your first full-distance race.
Triathlon Distances Explained: Which Race Is Right for You?
Discover which triathlon distance fits your goals. Learn how to choose between Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and full Ironman based on your experience and lifestyle.
Olympic Triathlon Training: The Long Ride Benefits
Discover the value of long rides in Olympic triathlon training. Learn how steady distance builds aerobic capacity, muscular endurance and mental resilience.
10 Ironman 70.3 Zone 4 / Threshold Example Brick Sessions
Build sustainable race strength with 10 example threshold brick sessions for Ironman 70.3. Learn how to train near your limit with controlled bike-to-run workouts.