Athlete Advice

Here is my experience of the different Ironman 70.3 races I have done if it helps guide you with a decision. I have never done the same race twice and have picked ones for various different reasons. Iconic Swim Bike Run Logistics Expense (Entry Fee + Accommodation) Speed Cascais 3/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 High Medium Calella-Barcelona 3/5 2/5 2/5 2/5 3/5 High Fast Marbella 4/5 3/5 4/5 2/5 3/5 Average Slow Rapperswil 4/5 4/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 High Medium St. George 5/5 3/5 5/5 4/5 2/5 Aver

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THE most frustrating place to lose time. You've put hours and hours into swimming, cycling and running. You hit your times and pace your race really well but then take minutes longer than competitors because you panic in transition without thinking about exactly what you will do. Here are some tips of the first things to get right that even complete beginners can do with some more advanced techniques or equipment to be shared in another post. #1: Transition 1 (T1) Swim to Bik

Goal setting correctly can not only help you achieve goals better but having a clear understanding of yourself, your energy and how you feel at differnet times can really make a difference to your enjoyment of your sport. How to run faster? How to run better? Triathlon and running advice for training and racing from things I have learned over 15 years of trial and error, lots of reading, talking and getting to a place I never thought possible when I started. Here are four ti

Ironman 70.3 St. George course review - what is it like? General St. George is one of the most iconic triathlons in the world and for good reason. Whilst being tough to get to and some challenging logistics, that is where the negativity ends. It's a true test whilst also being a highly enjoyable rollercoaster of a course, fantastic volunteers, aid, support and the scenery - wow! The bike is epic and iconic, with a tough long climb The run is a challenge, undulating and tact

Ironman 70.3 Warsaw course review - what is it like? General Warsaw is a race that is relatively new on the Ironman Europe calendar and provides a really fantastic race experience with some standout positives! The main one being - is there another race in the world that goes straight through the tourist heart of a capital city? A course on the faster side with little elevation, good roads and flat (but mentally tough) run. Cheaper side of entry fees, with lots of accommodatio

Ironman 70.3 Calella-Barcelona course review - what is it like? General Ironman 70.3 Calella-Barcelona is a very well-known race that has been on the circuit a while. It used to just be called Barcelona but I think it was realised that was being a bit cheeky as it's definitely just in Calella that is quite far down the coast after flying into Barcelona. T1 + T2 are in the same location, always a bonus! Fast, fast course - really very little elevation on the bike and none on

Time pressured? Struggling to improve? Trying to balance multiple sports goals at the same time? Triathlon advice for training and racing from things I have learned over 15 years of trial and error, lots of reading, talking and getting to a place I never thought possible when I started. It's regularly shown in studies that triathlon requires the most amount of time training than any other sport in the world. That building on endurance takes dedication and patience. This is on

How to run faster? How to run better? Triathlon and running advice for training and racing from things I have learned over 15 years of trial and error, lots of reading, talking and getting to a place I never thought possible when I started. At the start of a plan or shortly after signing up for a challenge we have high motivation and training starts easy. However, as you continue it can be increasingly difficult to stay disciplined with that golden virtue that is key to achi

How to run faster? How to run better? Running advice for training and racing from things I have learned over 15 years of trial and error, lots of reading, talking and getting to a place I never thought possible when I started. For any distance above 1500m I recommend 4 types of runs, ideally within a week but if not to spread these throughout a run plan. They are Intervals, Easy, Tempo, Long (see article here on this fundamental approach and another on how to position this in

Ironman 70.3 Marbella course review - what is it like? General Ironman 70.3 Marbella is a great race in a well-known travel destination. and breath of fresh air in a course in the Finnish wilderness. T1 + T2 are in the same location, always a bonus! Disc wheels not allowed because descents are fast, and can be windy Long bike climbs Everything is by Puerto Banus, the well known beach and holiday destination so the surroundings are buzzy, the water is good and beaches are nice

Keep a cool head! A game changer in any event where you might be feeling the heat - the heat of the sun, the heat of the air or the heat of your own effort. Choosing is stressful! I hope I can help. My experience is based on over 15 years of trial and error, always self-supported, self-taught and parting with my own hard earned money as sensibly as possible. Views are my own. Review of the Omius Headband and cooling pieces. Cooling tech has taken the endurance world by stor

Ironman 70.3 Rapperswil course review - what is the course like? General Ironman 70.3 Rapperswil is a well organised, with beautiful surroundings in a land of high performance. T1 + T2 are the same Swim is in a lake, out and back to the same point with, clean water surrounded by mountains Bike has defined flat and hilly parts, some technical parts, fantastic scenery, good surface Run is flat with challenges like the stairs, mixed road surface, 2 laps, nice scenery Climate Th

What is the Ironman 70.3 Taupo course and race like? General A truly fantastic race course that is fun and has excellent scenery at nearly every part. T1 + T2 are the same Swim is simple, clear water and easy sighting Bike is undulating, not technicall, stunning scenery, can be windy, jittery road surface Run is fun, 2 laps, 100% tarmac, slight rises, great support, great scenery Climate The climate can get hot and cold with the temperature quite changing. In general at the t