IN THIS EDITION…

  • 5 tips for staying mentally focused during IRONMAN
  • Mile repeats for better run splits
  • Avoid these 5 classic bike pacing mistakes
  • 7 fresh workouts to jumpstart your swim fitness
  • Make the most of race-pace run intervals

HOLDING POSITION

Owning the fastest tri bike is meaningless if you can’t hold your position in the aero bars.

Former pro cyclist and TT specialist Alex Dowsett offers his tips on bike fit, interval training, and race strategy that help ensure you’ll stay in the drops longer.

Be sure to try his variable cadence intervals in the aero position, his secret to faster adaptation to your optimal aerodynamic position.

BIKE RUINS RUN

Is your big fat cycling ego killing your run?

Coach Rob Wilby discusses the 5 classic IRONMAN bike pacing mistakes that repeatedly ruin races and tells you how to avoid them.

You’ll appreciate his perspective on the anesthetic effect of adrenaline and the perils of chasing an average speed.  Follow his advice and you’ll smash your next long-distance triathlon.

DIALED PACE

Executing your best marathon begins with a bulletproof pacing strategy.

Coach Katelyn Tocci lays out her method for calculating your most appropriate marathon pace and explains how to integrate goal race pace workouts into your program.

GUARANTEED SPEED

Advance your triathlon skills in leaps and bounds during an immersive multisport training camp led by 3x Hawaii World Champion and IRONMAN U Master Coach Craig “Crowie” Alexander.

Don’t miss your opportunity to join Crowie at the First Bourn training property in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia on August 10-14, 2025 for an experience guaranteed to make you faster.

You’ll train side-by-side with Crowie, working on the fitness and critical skills that translate into faster race performances.

Space is very limited, so learn more and book your spot today by making a no-risk deposit!

THOUGHT PROCESS

It’s common to suffer from extended periods of lost focus during long distance races.  These bouts of lapsed concentration can undermine the ambitions of even the best-trained triathletes.

Embrace these 5 tips for staying mentally engaged during your next event… Then don’t be surprised when you finally perform to your potential.

AGAIN AND AGAIN

It’s hard to beat the versatility of mile repeats for building run speed, aerobic capacity and mental toughness.

Follow these tips for structuring your mile repeats workout for maximal benefit.

QUICK HIITS:

  • Shattered Record
    At last weekend’s IRONMAN Brazil, Manoel Messias delivered his Roger Bannister moment. He became the first athlete to break the 2:30 run barrier in a full-distance triathlon by posting a blistering 2:26:50 marathon split.  How long until others follow?
  • Kona Warning
    Current world champ Laura Philipp announced she’s ready for Kona by delivering the fastest-ever IRONMAN time for a female.  After a rain-delayed start at the IRONMAN European Championship in Hamburg, she stormed to the finish in a lightning-fast 8:03:13.
  • Change Up
    If you’re looking for a bit of variety in your pool sessions, then check out these 7 fresh swim workouts by Phil Moseley designed to improve your speed, endurance and technique.