Ironman training

Kristian Blummenfelt won Ironman Texas entirely self-coached. Triathlon coach Matt Fitzgerald explains how to build a training routine while pushing yourself to new heights.

Can you really have a good Ironman race with only 10 hours of training per week? Probably not, says coach Alison Freeman. But this 16-week low-volume Ironman training plan could get you there.

It’s the age-old question for long-course triathletes: Why doesn’t my half-Ironman PR always sync up with my Ironman expectations? We get some real answers from two data experts and a coach.

"I average 20 to 24 hours weekly - not the 25 to 35 hours many pros do," said Matthews, who logged over 750 miles of racing in two hyper-competitive pro series'. She reveals how she did it.

Three of the fastest long-course age-group men in the world each share a swim, bike, or run session that they use to prepare for their big day at the men's 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Sam Laidlow’s coach (and father) Richard Laidlow answers a very big question with four answers for four types of long-course triathletes.

Whether you're starting up after taking the winter off or transitioning from off-season workouts to structured triathlon training, coaches Cliff English and Ryan Bolton give you the blueprints to get back at it - responsibly.

Can you skip your long ride and still race well in an Ironman? Coach Julie Dunkle breaks down the pros, cons, and required workouts for this unconventional approach.

There are pros and cons to training for an Ironman entirely indoors. Here's what you need to know, plus indoor swim, bike, run and strength workouts to get you rolling.

Feeling ready to tackle an Ironman? Read our complete guide on how to go from a half to full.

Performance nutrition is more than just eating - it's about eating the right foods at the right time in your training. This 12-week countdown to race day will help you focus on what’s important (and filter out the noise).

How do you get your Ironman fitness back after a few months - or even a few years - away? Start with these six principles.

These iron-distance mistakes—or "iron errors"–could be undoing all your hard work.

Tapering can instill fear in even the most accomplished of athletes, but our comprehensive guide on how to taper is here to crack the code.

First, consider why you want to—then track a few litmus test variables before you dive in.

It's time to start thinking about how you're going to fuel for the upcoming season—and we're here to help.

Scientists noted the common features in the best Ironman racers.

If you are a middle of the pack Ironman athlete and wonder where you can make your biggest gains, the answer usually lies in the run.

Coach Lance Watson explains why (and how) it's possible to have success in both types of triathlon racing.

The first six steps to develop speed after distance-focused training.

Want to know how an Ironman is going to feel? Give this workout from Gordo Byrn a try.

The challenge: Take a short-course specialist and adapt his training for back-to-back long-course world championship races.

Racing two long-distance triathlons in a single season is attainable—here’s how.

Defining and recognizing the right time to move up to 140.6 miles requires that various individual factors be considered.

A personal road map for your best iron-distance race.

Coach Matt Dixon answers three questions about training for a longer-distance race.

No matter how many short-distance triathlons you’ve raced, nothing can totally prepare you for the demands of an Ironman. After completing his first (Ironman Coeur d’Alene), Senior Tech Editor Aaron Hersh shares several tips that can make the jump in distance a little more manageable.

Getting ready for your first Ironman? In the video below Australian pro Joe Gambles gives his advice for tackling your first Ironman race.

Armstrong enlists the help of Alberto Salazar to help him run a 2:50-2:55 marathon in an Ironman.