Carefully Curated Triathlon News for May 28, 2026
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IN THIS EDITION…
- 6 VO2max workouts for triathletes
- Why race pace training will ruin your run
- 5 tips for busting performance plateaus
- Running in hot weather burns more carbs
- 4 tactics to carve 1 hour off your bike split
ONE HOUR LESS
Carving 1 hour off your IRONMAN bike split can take months (or years) of training. But coach Rob Wilby believes you can knock off 60 minutes through selective equipment optimization and strategic pacing.
Here are his 4 tactics for more bike speed without improving your fitness. When implemented during the 8 weeks before race day, they can deliver the breakthrough performance you’re seeking.
NO RACE PACE
Coach Ryan Dreyer explains why obsessively rehearsing race pace is a recipe for disaster. It blocks the development of your aerobic engine and prevents adequate recovery that can lead to injury.
Race pace is the outcome, not the training goal.
Build aerobic capacity in Zone 2, sharpen speed in Zones 4/5, then trust your fitness on race day.
PLATEAU BUSTER
Do you feel like your triathlon progress has plateaued? After 3 years in the sport, triathletes commonly report stagnation in their improvement.
If this sounds like you then check out coach Phil Mosley’s 5 tips for busting performance plateaus. They’ll help you stay healthy and gradually evolve your training to ensure steady continued improvement year after year.
FASTER, STRONGER SWIMMING
FINIS knows triathlon swimming.
Its Tempo Trainer Pro is the world’s most popular tool for locking in your ideal stroke rate.
FINIS invented the swimmers snorkel and offers a dizzying array of innovative paddles that are must-have gear for refining all aspects of your stroke.
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BROAD SHOULDERS
Shoulder stability is the foundation of an efficient freestyle stroke. Unfortunately, targeted training for shoulder strength is often overlooked.
The good news is minimal work yields significant results. Here’s an 8-minute shoulder routine for triathletes that will dramatically improve swim efficiency and prevent common overuse injuries.
MAX WORKOUTS
VO2 max workouts enhance your body’s ability to consume oxygen. The challenge for most triathletes is how to integrate these challenging sessions into their overall training program.
Dr. Suzanne Atkinson outlines her approach for determining interval length, intensity and frequency. She then shares her 6 favorite VO2 max workouts for triathletes that will develop a faster and more economical pace.
QUICK HIITS:
- Higher Education
On a recent TriDot podcast, IRONMAN hall-of-famers Mark Allen and Mirinda Carfrae discuss the latest trends in pro racing and identify 30 tips that age group triathletes can immediately apply to their own training and racing. This is a goldmine of valuable insights!
- Running Hot
Science finally backs what you suspected all along: running in hot weather burns more carbs. Learn why exercising in heat increases carb oxidation and accelerates glycogen depletion.
