Racing
On Racing in Kona
Advice on racing in Kona, particularly aimed at my athlete out there, but applicable to most.
The Outlaw Triathlon Race Plan – Death or Glory
I’ve made many excuses this week, managing expectations a little too well. By Wednesday I’d even convinced myself and was ready to consign the Outlaw to training; no taper, no rest and no recovery. The following day’s ride made me revisit the question – testing my pacing plan, the numbers were good, but my legs […]
Ironman Racing – Putting The Plan Together
This month I’ve outlined my approach to Ironman racing. From the process of tapering through to the nutrition and pacing strategies I favour. The methods have worked for me and so far this season have worked for my athletes, but as with any broad plan it needs testing and adapting to fit each individual. To […]
Long-Term Motivation and Momentum
There is an awkward pause whenever I’m asked about my race plans. I am a triathlete without races, or at least one who has yet to tow the line. My history brands me a frequent competitor, but half a year has passed and the most I’ve done is an offhand 10km open water swim. I […]
Ironman Racing – The Fine Art of Tapering
Goal races are imminent. Training plans have focussed on tapers with half my athletes racing Ironman or 70.3 events during June and July. I’ve also received a lot of emails about race strategy, pacing and nutrition so the blog is focussing on Ironman racing for the coming month. Starting today with an overview of the […]
Early Season Racing
For northern hemisphere athletes the season is starting up. Half of March’s training plans involved a race. As a rule these early season events aren’t the focus for an athlete. They’re a test of winter training, a progress check and a motivational boost. A bit of fun loosely relate to season goals. Planning a season […]
What Place for the Marathon in Ironman Training?
For an Ironman athlete there is only one place for the marathon: after a 3.8km swim and a 180km bike. I’m often asked if a marathon is a good idea during Ironman training. My answer is always no. Before I focussed on triathlon I competed in them; once my goals were in multisports I put […]
Breakdown of an Ironman Race
Confidence is vital. You have to trust in your plans and commit to them fully; half-hearted efforts will get half-hearted results. Unfortunately doubts creep in, it doesn’t take much before we second guess our training. I’m not immune, but I’m good at pretending. I even fool myself. I wasn’t always this way. Experience eliminates doubts […]
2011 Goals and the Two Year Ironman Plan
I will not be racing at Kona in 2011. It’s a big step, but the decision is made. For two years I’ve travelled, trained hard with my only concern being how could I go faster? Life was about using every minute of time in an attempt to be a better athlete. It was a lot […]
Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2010 – The Full Race Report
Despite increasing nerves I managed one of the best pre-race sleeps I’ve ever had. Waking feeling rested was a great start to the day. I had a quick pre-race breakfast of a bagel with peanut butter, jam and cheese along with a yoghurt then headed over to body marking. Staying at a hotel across the […]
