Long distance

Are you really ready for the Ironman and have you done enough? Fear not says, James Pryke of Triathlon Coaching UK, these doubts are perfectly normal…

Aiming for your first long-distance triathlon after a few seasons of short, and wondering if you need to change some aspects of your front crawl swim stroke to help you cope with the 3.8km swim? John Wood has this advice…

Wondering what activities/fuelling you should do during your taper week, before an Ironman triathlon? We asked top Ironman pro Tim Don for his advice

Got a hilly Ironman coming up, and wondering how to cope with hills on the run leg and how you should pace it? Scott Findlay, triathlon coach for the Hartree Jets, has this advice.

Racing your first Ironman soon and wondering how the heck you stay focused for the 180km? Here’s Ironman pro Tim Don with the answers…

After a decade spent stinking out shorter-distance triathlons, 220’s Matt Baird finally made his Iron debut at the UK Ultimate Triathlon in 2018. Following punctures, a spot of vomit and blisters the size of golf balls, he survived to tell the tale in 15 and a half hours. Here’s what he learnt…

You’ve logged the countless hours of swim, bike and run training in preparation for your Ironman race. But how do you put all
the pieces together to complete the 226km course? Fear not, here’s your ultimate Ironman race-day guide

Want to take on the Isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon, one of the toughest iron-distance triathlons in the world? Here’s some advice from 11-time Norseman finisher and member of the race crew Jonny Hisdal

Wondering if it’s okay to do an Ironman bike leg without clipping in? It is, says Mark Kleanthous, but you won’t be as efficient

Considering an Ironman but worried you’re not up to it? Silence those inner demons and train smart with our guide to taking the stress out of going long

Can’t decide between racing Ironman or Olympic-distance triathlons? And wondering if you can combine the two and still have a successful season at both? Dermott Hayes has this advice

Ironman’s new qualifying system has provided a chance for Alistair Brownlee to fulfil the brand’s motto and achieve a remarkable double in 2020

Sports scientist Andy Blow of Precision Hydration discusses how much dehydration athletes can cope with during a long-distance triathlon, without it having a detrimental effect on their tri performance

Want to swim like Lucy Charles, bike like Lionel Sanders and run like David McNamee? Yes please! Follow their key Ironman training sessions and become the ultimate iron athlete

Whether it’s your first, or 20th, full distance triathlon; whether you just want to complete or be a podium contender, it is important to choose the right race for your skillset and ability if you’re going to have a successful and enjoyable day

What happens during the 63 days of the build phase has a greater influence on your Ironman race performance than any other time in your preparation says Joe Friel. Here he explains how to make the most of this time

Push yourself harder in training and you’ll see results, right? Wrong, says Joe Friel, who rectifies three common mistakes triathletes often make when training for an Ironman

Want to race two Ironman-distance triathlons and wondering how long you should leave between them and what’s a realistic training plan to complete them both well? Here’s some advice from coach Mark Kleanthous, who has finished more than 39 Iron-distance races