Author: Joe G
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Importance of Tapering Into Your Ironman.
Learn the benefits of tapering into your Ironman! Read more
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Ironman Marathon Strategy
Swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 and then run a marathon! Is that even possible? Those who toe the start line of an Ironman are drawn to answer this question. The Ironman run is as much mental as it is physical. The culmination of a whole day challenging your fitness, planning and problem solving skills. Below… Read more
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Strategy Tips For The Ironman Bike Leg.
The Ironman bike leg consists of 112 miles following a 2.4 mile swim. Executed correctly, the Ironman bike leg will set you up for a successful marathon. Ride too hard and pay the price! Too slow and you’ll bleed overall time. The bike leg is a balancing act. You must execute the right intensity while… Read more
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Ironman Race Day Swim Strategies
The hay is in the barn. You’re prepared for Ironman race day, but do you have a clear race strategy once your feet touch the water? Having a swim plan in place is key for setting yourself up on the bike and then the run. Your Ironman journey begins with a rolling swim start. You… Read more
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Ironman Wetsuit Rules Simplified.
The Ironman wetsuit rule in 1 sentence: If you are an age group athlete who is not competing for awards or championship slots, then you may wear your wetsuit as long as the water temperature is 28.8C/83.8F or lower. The Ironman wetsuit rules are admittedly complicated but the reality for most age group athletes simply… Read more
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How To Approach A 70.3 In Preparation For An Ironman
The Ironman distance is overwhelming when first considered. Even more so when you actually sign up and commit to your first start line. Many athletes, myself included, choose to race a half distance Ironman in preparation for your first full race. Racing any distance triathlon in preparation for a full Ironman offers an athlete the… Read more
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Give Yourself Some Grace
You’re training for an Ironman and your training load is increasing. You’re afraid that if you don’t execute each workout perfectly that you’ll fall short of your goals. Well, after many years in the sport, I’m here to tell you that you should give yourself some grace. Remaining in balance is tough! Remember, the perfect… Read more
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Ironman Makes Switch from Gatorade to Mortal Hydration
It’s official. Ironman has made the switch from Gatorade to Mortal Hydration. Click here to view the announcement. Now what? There is a difference between Gatorade and Mortal. We touched on this in a previous video (see below) but this change does bring some strategy differences for athletes. One significant difference is the lower amount… Read more
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How to avoid position and drafting penalties in an Ironman bike.
When racing Ironman, the last thing you want is a subjective penalty in the bike segment. Below will give you a few pointers on how to avoid position and drafting penalties on an Ironman bike course. Subjectivity is not an athlete’s friend. On race day you want your hard work and training to showcase your… Read more
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How to Fuel Your Training
So you’re training for your first race. Or, you’re stepping up in distance. You have a good sense how to train for your specific event but you find yourself feeling “empty” during workouts or don’t feel like you have the power to push hard enough in training. You may need to pay closer attention to… Read more