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Heart RateTriathlon Training Zones Explained: Heart Rate, Power, Pace and RPE
Set and use triathlon training zones for swimming, cycling and running with sport-specific tests, power, pace, heart rate and perceived effort.
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Triathlon
Training, gear and race guidance for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and full-distance triathlon.
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Ironman
Ironman Pace Chart: Swim, Bike and Run Splits for Every Goal
Compare Ironman swim, bike, run and transition splits from 9 to 17 hours, then build a course-specific pacing and nutrition...
Race Guides
Half Ironman Pace Chart: Splits for Every Finish Time
Compare Half Ironman swim, bike, run and transition splits from 4:30 to 8:30, then personalize the chart for your course,...
Beginner
Ironman Cutoff Times: Swim, Bike, Run & 70.3 Limits
IRONMAN races commonly allow up to 17 hours and 70.3 races up to 8:30, but intermediate cutoffs vary by event....
Beginner
12-Week Olympic Triathlon Training Plan for Beginners
A complete 12-week Olympic triathlon plan with progressive swim, bike, run and brick sessions, recovery weeks and a race-week taper.
Beginner
8-Week Sprint Triathlon Training Plan for Beginners
An eight-week beginner sprint triathlon plan with two swims, two bike sessions, two runs, weekly bricks and a race-week taper.
Age Group
Average Half Ironman Time: Age Groups, Men, Women & Splits
The average IRONMAN 70.3 finish is about 5:54 in a study of 823,464 results. Compare men's and women's averages, discipline...
Beginner
20-Week Half Ironman Training Plan for Beginners
This beginner-friendly 20-week Half Ironman training plan builds swim, bike and run fitness with progressive long sessions, brick workouts, recovery...
Beginner
Triathlon Brick Workouts 101: What They Are and Why You Need Them
Brick workouts combine two triathlon disciplines in one continuous session, most commonly cycling followed immediately by running. Learn why your...
Beginner
Ironman Explained: Distances, Rules, and What It Takes to Finish
An Ironman combines a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride and full marathon. This guide explains the distances, cutoff...
Beginner
How to Balance Swimming, Cycling and Running
Balancing three sports is one of the hardest parts of triathlon training. Learn how often to swim, bike and run,...
Beginner
Triathlon Race Day Checklist: Everything You Need to Bring
Avoid forgotten goggles, missing nutrition and stressful transitions with this complete triathlon race day checklist. Pack everything you need for...