Going Long: Training for Ironman-Distance TriathlonsIronman-Distance triathletes can get the maximum physical and mental benefit from training using this guide. Includes sample training plans and case studies along with information on training specifics for swim, bike, and marathon. Photos. Charts. Tables. |
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A-priority race Achilles Tendonitis aerobars aerobic anaerobic athletes Base period benefit bike body breathing BT workouts Build period cadence carbohydrates climb coach comfortable cycling cyclists distance drills duration easy spin elbow Endurance ride ensure exercise experienced athletes faster fatigue feel fitness focus focused gear goal hard heart rate heart-rate Zone hips improve increase injury intensity interval Ironman ironman-distance race keep kick knee lactate threshold lift limiter long-course long-distance maintain meters mod-hard muscles muscular endurance novice nutrition P.M. session pace Peak pedal percent performance Piriformis Syndrome Plantar Fasciitis position powermeter Prep race day recovery rest ride riders runners schedule season seconds RI shin splints shoes shoulders side stitches speed skills sports drink steady strategy strength maintenance strength training stress stretching Strides stroke swim swimmers Swiss ball technique transition triathletes triathlon VO2max volume warm-up week wetsuit