Ironman triathlon training plans are intensive, long-term programs designed to prepare athletes for the full Ironman distance: a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride, and 42.2 km marathon run. Most plans span 20–30 weeks and progressively build endurance, strength, speed, and mental resilience through structured swim, bike, run, recovery, and nutrition sessions.
Been inspired to attempt your first full Ironman-distance race but unsure where to start? Well you won’t go far wrong with Dermott Hayes’ 12-month Ironman training plan…
Smash out your final three-month block of Ironman training to ensure race-day success with this peak-phase training plan. Here’s what you need to do…
Your Ironman may be a dot on the horizon, but now’s the time to lay some swim/bike/run foundations. Here’s Dermott Hayes with his six-month base plan for iron-distance
Sensible training, fuelling, and pacing are key to finishing the 42km run strong, says coach Nik Cook, who here shares his tips plus a 3-month marathon training plan.
Step up your Ironman training distance and intensity by following this three-month training plan written by expert coach Dermott Hayes.
Got designs on conquering Ironman? Then don’t neglect your base says Dermott Hayes. Here’s a 3-month Ironman base training plan to prepare you for that start line
With bricks, race efforts, open-water swims and tapering, this 6-month Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in top condition.
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