Ironman Training
Power Data from Kona: Analysing Mike O’Brien’s Race
An analysis of age grouper Mike O’Brien’s power data and performance at the Ironman World Championship 2012.
An Example of Successful Planning Using the Performance Management Chart
One of my athletes provides a good example of how the Performance Management Chart can be effectively used to plan training.
The Athlete and Alcohol
In response to a request: on the balancing of alcohol with athleticism. All from the perspective of a former teetotaller.
More Than One Way to Race an Ironman
Another piece of race analysis, demonstrating a very controlled day at Challenge Roth and the variation in successful approaches to Ironman
More Action From Ironman UK
A second Ironman UK case study, this time looking at how Roger Canham put together an age-group winning performance to finish fourteenth overall.
Sometimes You Simply Need to Run
Examining some other explanations for my athlete’s underperformance on the run at Ironman UK.
Planning An Ironman Bike Strategy
First attempts to develop a bike strategy for Ironman from course GPS and rider stats. Putting together a plan for Ironman Mont-Tremblant.
Ironman and Marathon – See How They Run
A speculative comparison of how Ironman running and Marathon running differ based upon a handful of race results.
A Question of Power
What’s so good about power, and how, if they cost less, everyone should buy a power meter.
A Question of Coaching
The mid-year turn over of athletes brings many enquiries and some common questions. What to consider before seeking coaching.
