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.
Training plans - 220 Triathlon
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Training plans. Whatever your standard, ability, goal and time available we will have a triathlon training plan for you. From beginner to advanced, supersprint to Ironman, whether you want to improve your swim, bike or run, or all three triathlon disciplines we have it covered. Long distance, Training plans.
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.
Best swimming watches to help you improve in 2024
WEBMay 13, 2024 · Credit: Wahoo. Price: £199 / $199. Weight: 53g. Display size: 30.4mm. Battery life: Up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and 24 hours in GPS mode. Designed to perform with Kickr and Elemnt bike computer integration, the Rival is a multisport watch which also includes a triathlon, open-water and pool swim mode.
Best electrolyte drink tablets reviewed - 220 Triathlon
WEBOct 4, 2022 · High5 Zero. Credit: High5. £3.50 for 20 tabs. High5’s pink grapefruit Zero is a great little product, though only when you drop in two tablets per 750ml (High5 recommend one or two). Each tablet contains 200mg of sodium, 70mg potassium, 9mg calcium and 56mg magnesium.
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.
How to avoid the most common Zone 2 running mistakes
WEBJan 13, 2023 · Mistake #1: Using a wrist-based heart rate monitor. People often make the mistake of using wrist-based heart rate monitors to track their heart rate while they work out. Even though these monitors are easy to use, cheap, and convenient, they are often less accurate than chest-based heart rate straps.
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 ...
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
WEB6 days ago · 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 …
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 ...