Long distance

What's it like to race the Ironman World Champs?

2023 marked the first year that the Ironman world championship was contested on two different days, in two different countries. Here, we hear from two UK age-groupers who raced Nice and Kona, respectively, on two historic days for the sport…
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How to improve your Ironman swim

Just because the swim in a long-distance triathlon is less than 10% of the total doesn't mean you should ignore training for it in favour of the other two disciplines says Andrew Potter. Here he explains the importance of a successful Ironman swim and how to get faster...
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How much carbohydrate, fluid and sodium do I need per hour for an Ironman?

Finding the right fuel and hydration balance can be tricky, but here's how to work out how much carbohydrate, fluid and sodium you need per hour for a long-course race
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How to qualify for the 70.3 world champs

Want to try and qualify for the 70.3 world age-group champs? Then you'll need to start thinking tactfully, know your competition and shape your training goals accordingly…
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How to smash a middle-distance triathlon PB

Want to improve your middle-distance triathlon time? Then it's time to get smart and specific with your training. Here, Philip Hatzis explains how to start…
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How to complete a middle-distance as your first-ever triathlon

Want to skip sprints and Olympic-distance triathlons and go straight for a middle-distance? Here's all the advice you need to make the leap…
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How to fuel the Ironman

Timing is key when feeling and hydrating for and during a long-distance race. Here, James Witts explains when and what to eat and drink during an Ironman…
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How to train and prepare for your first Ironman swim

Top triathletes Josh Amberger, Michelle Vesterby and Adam Bowden explain how to successfully train and prepare for your first Ironman swim
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Jeffing: What it is and how to try it

You might have heard people talk about ‘Jeffing’, but what is it, how can it help you and should you try it?
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10 of Europe's cheapest Ironman-distance triathlons

Got the Ironman bug but worried about the entry fees, travelling costs and accommodation bills of long-distance triathlons? Then fear ye not, because here we’ve compiled our list of affordable iron-distance experiences in the UK and Europe
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The best Ironman World Championship moments ever

We count down our pick of the top highlights from the Ironman World Championship since its inception in 1978. Get ready to relive some sporting greatness…
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What is an Ironman?

We've all heard of Ironman, but what exactly is it? Here are the distances, race format and what exactly you will need to do to complete an Ironman.
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How to become an Ironman age-group champion

Age-grouper and full-time insurance broker Brian Fogarty memorably won Ironman UK in 2019. Here his tri coach Matt Bottrill shares the secrets behind Brian's phenomenal performance…
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How Kristian Blummenfelt plans to win Kona

Long-course racing records are not only being broken but obliterated on a regular basis. And it’s one nation – and one man – in particular that’s winning the speed wars. We speak to the scientist who's making Kristian Blummenfelt fly…
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10 tips to conquer any long-course triathlon

What exactly does it take to complete a long-distance triathlon? Here we speak to a group of age-groupers who recently took on Ironman Wales and share their top 10 most important lessons learnt…
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How to qualify for Kona

Got your sights on getting to the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii? Great, but how do you actually qualify to race at the world’s most famous tri? Here’s our seven-step guide to securing a Kona slot…
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How much does it cost to race Kona?

Got your eye on qualifying for the Ironman World Championships, but wondering how much it would actually cost to do the race? Matt Baird does the sums
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Can you train for a 70.3 on just one workout a day?

Planning to race a middle-distance triathlon but short on time? Coach Philip Hatzis explains whether or not it's possible to train for a 70.3 on just one session a day
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Are gut bacteria the secret to qualifying for Kona?

Researchers are looking for competitors at the 2022 Ironman World Championship to take part in a study that will investigate the role the gut microbiome plays in endurance performance
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Did you know…? 7 quirky facts about Challenge Roth

This weekend one of the most famous triathlons in the world takes place, Challenge Roth. And to celebrate, here are seven quirky facts about Roth that you perhaps didn’t know...
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10 lessons you can learn from the Ironman World Champs

The elite racers thrilled and inspired in equal measure at the Ironman Worlds in St George. But what can age-groupers glean from the pro triumphs and trials in Utah? Here are our 10 key take aways...
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Free 12-month Ironman training plan

Been inspired to attempt your first full Ironman-distance race but unsure where to start? Well you won't go too far wrong with Dermott Hayes' 12-month Ironman training plan...
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Ironman triathlon: how long does it take to train for one if you're starting from scratch?

Unfit but wondering if you can do an Ironman? Mark Kleanthous explains how long it takes to train for one safely, without putting your body at risk
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How much bike training do you need to do for an Ironman?

With 180km of riding to complete in an Ironman race, just how much time on the bike should you be doing in training? Ironman coach Mark Kleanthous has the answers
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