What is an Ironman? - 220 Triathlon
WEBNov 11, 2022 · What does an Ironman consist of? The first leg is a 3.8km open-water swim in the sea or a lake. Athletes will run from the water to the transition area (T1), where they’ll don their bike gear and jump on the bike for the 180km ride.Then, after preparing for the run in T2, the athletes will set out on a marathon (42.2km) for the final leg of the Ironman.
Free 12-month Ironman training plan - 220 Triathlon
WEB22 August 2024 / 12:48 BST. Free, downloadable, 12-month Ironman training programme. By giving yourself a year to train for your first long-distance triathlon, you can increase your training load and intensity gradually without putting your body under too much stress. It also means you’re far less likely to get injured so you can really reap ...
Beginner's guide to Zone 2 running - 220 Triathlon
WEBJan 4, 2023 · With the above math, we can figure out an example for someone 30 years old. Lower Zone 2 heart rate range: RHR 60 plus ( (220 – age 30 – RHR 60)x0.6) = 138 beats per minute. Upper Zone 2 heart rate range: RHR 60 + ( (220 – age 30 – RHR 60)x0.7) = 151 beats per minute. The Zone 2 heart rate range for a 30-year-old with a resting heart ...
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
WEBJul 1, 2024 · There are five traditional triathlon distances that are recognised by most people that take part in the sport. These are: Super-sprint-distance triathlon. Sprint-distance triathlon. Olympic-distance triathlon (also known as standard distance) Half-Ironman-distance triathlon (also known as 70.3 or middle distance) Full Ironman-distance triathlon.
The best triathlon bikes reviewed
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Argon 18 E119 Tri+ Disc. Buy now from Sigma Sports (£8,999) Credit: Pete Photographie. Price: From £7,300/$8,500. Argon 18 claims its latest E119 Tri+ cuts 17 watts-worth of drag compared to its predecessor, and even the disc brakes are aero optimised with the callipers located inside the seatstay, a world first.
Free 3-month 70.3 training plan - 220 Triathlon
WEBSep 30, 2021 · The 70.3 training plan. This free downloadable 70.3 training plan forms what is known as the end of the traditional ‘build’ phase and the complete ‘peak’ phase, taking you all the way to your 70.3 race day. With this in mind, if you want to follow this plan, it’s crucial that you’ve already spent time working on the ‘base’ phase for a 70.3 and that you’ve laid down solid ...
Blog: Triple Brutal Triathlon | 220 Triathlon
WEB28 October 2015 / 15:35 GMT. Between 19th and 21st September I took part in the Triple Brutal Triathlon at Snowdonia National Park, organised by Brutal Events. I swam 7.2 miles, cycled 348 miles and ran 78 miles which took 58 hours and 21minutes in total, and I even managed to finish in 2nd place! The race was indeed Brutal and lived up to its ...
Free Ironman 70.3 training plans - 220 Triathlon
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Free 6-month Ironman 70.3 training plan. For many triathletes, taking on a 70.3 race is the furthest they will ever go, for others it’s a stepping stone to full iron-distance racing. Whatever it is for you, it shouldn’t be taken lightly and requires a commitment to the training if race day is going to be a success.
The ultimate guide to your first triathlon
WEBJan 1, 2022 · 37 “Resume normal eating patterns and eat real food to give the body the nutrients it needs,” concludes Benger. “And maybe treat yourself to a massage a few days later.”. 38 Send 220 Triathlon some words and pictures – we’ll print the best – or tweet @220Triathlon with #FirstTri so we can all bask in your glory.
Your first Ironman: 30 training and preparation tips
WEBNov 26, 2019 · 26, Respect the taper. Ironman triathletes will always perform better if they’re fresh and not overcooked, so cramming training right up to the event in the hope of gaining fitness rarely pays off. Give yourself time to relax and recover, so you reach the start-line raring to go. How to taper for Ironman.
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