Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Hub
Beginners Guides
Compare the key differences in distance, pacing and preparation between a Half Ironman and Full Ironman.
Discover what the 70.3 in Ironman means and how each discipline, swim, bike and run, breaks down in distance.
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.
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.
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.
Zone 1 / Active Recovery
Zone 2 / Endurance
Explore 10 tempo brick workouts that improve pacing, resilience and fatigue resistance across bike and run for Ironman 70.3.
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.
Zone 3 / Tempo
Explore 10 tempo swim sessions designed to improve pace control, endurance and race confidence for Ironman 70.3.
Explore 10 tempo run sessions that build pacing strength, control and endurance for your Ironman 70.3 race.
Explore 10 tempo bike sessions that develop control, stamina and sustained power for your Ironman 70.3 ride.
Explore 10 tempo brick workouts that improve pacing, resilience and fatigue resistance across bike and run for Ironman 70.3.
Learn how Zone 3 tempo training helps you develop race-day rhythm and control. Discover how sustained efforts improve pacing, form and swim efficiency in Ironman 70.3 prep.
Build aerobic control and brick efficiency with 10 tempo sessions for Ironman 70.3. Learn how moderate bike-to-run workouts sharpen pacing and stamina.
Zone 4 / Threshold
Explore 10 threshold bike sessions that improve sustained power, pacing control and fatigue resistance for Ironman 70.3.
Explore 10 threshold run sessions that improve sustained pace, focus and resilience for your Ironman 70.3 finish.
Explore 10 threshold swim sessions that build speed, control and confidence for your Ironman 70.3 swim leg.
Learn how Zone 4 threshold swim training builds control, efficiency and pace holding for Ironman 70.3. Discover how sustained efforts sharpen form under pressure.
Build sustainable race strength with 10 threshold brick sessions for Ironman 70.3. Learn how to train near your limit with controlled bike-to-run workouts.
Zone 5 / VO2 Max
Learn how Zone 5 swim training boosts VO2 max and top-end speed in Ironman 70.3. Discover how short, high-effort sets improve your power and race-day sharpness.