What is an Ironman? - 220 Triathlon
Nov 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.
Beginner's guide to Zone 2 running - 220 Triathlon
Oct 18, 2024 · What is Zone 2 running. First, let’s cover the obvious question you might be asking. What exactly is Zone 2 running? If you’re new to the idea of heart rate zones and training, Zone 2 runs are a type of low-intensity cardio that runners of all levels can benefit from in many ways.. Training in zones refers to training at different levels of intensity which correlate to increasing levels of ...
Free 6-month Ironman 70.3 training plan - 220 Triathlon
Dec 3, 2024 · There are four planned sessions a week: one swim, and one or two runs and rides. In the base phase, you’ll do one sport per workout before combining them in brick sessions in the build and peak phases.. If you want a longer or shorter race build-up, you can pick an alternative from our selection of free Ironman 70.3 triathlon training plans.Time permitting, it would be beneficial to complete ...
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
Dec 25, 2024 · A super-sprint triathlon comprises a 400m swim, a 10km bike and a 2.5km run. (Credit: Pexels) 400m swim; 10km bike; 2.5km run; The super-sprint is the shortest triathlon distance and a great entry point to triathlon, giving you the chance to experience the three disciplines together without having to put in hours of training. Finish one and you’ll be a triathlete!
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The best road bikes for triathlon
Dec 10, 2024 · Credit: Specialized. Price: £13,250 Spec: SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset, Roval Rapide CLX wheels (The latest Tarmac SL8 S-Works costs £12,000 and is specced with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 or SRAM Red AXS and Roval Rapide CLX II wheels) The Tarmac S-Works is Specialized’ flagship road racer, both aero-optimised and bang on the 6.8kg UCI limit.
What’s a good and average 5k time for my age? | 220 Triathlon
Sep 17, 2024 · The graph above shows the male and female age graded 5k world records. Interestingly, the linear decline observed in science of VO2 max with age is quite visible with the times slowing down as a straight line from the age of 50 to 75 before a sharp increase.
Best swimming watches to help you improve in 2024
May 13, 2024 · Price: £389 / $449 (steel version), £479 / $549 (titanium version) Weight: 83g Display size: 36.3mm Battery life: Up to 26 days in time mode and starts at 40 hours in GPS mode The Suunto Race has a lot going for it and is arguably the brand’s best watch to date. It’s incredibly usable, thanks to the combination of a touchscreen and three buttons, and has an impressive feature list ...
Free 12-week half-Ironman training plan - 220 Triathlon
Nov 10, 2024 · Jumping straight into this plan from very little training could lead to injury and fatigue very quickly.. On the 70.3 training plan you’ll find a healthy balance between swim, bike and run training, with a slight emphasis on the bike as …
Best swim goggles for pool and open-water swimming in 2024
Dec 13, 2024 · TheMagic5 Goggles. Buy now from TheMagic5 (£75); These TheMagic5 goggles (£75 / $70) appear later on in this group test in the open-water category.So why include them here as well? Put simply, the uniqueness of this brand stems from its made-to-measure approach and with a wide range of tints available, there is a pair to suit every type of swimming venue.