This is the third podcast in the series “How to train for an Iron distance event”.  In previous episodes we discussed the general principles, followed by building a foundation and the swim.  In today’s episode we discuss the final two disciplines, the bike and the run, and in particular topics such as:

Why the bike has the biggest influence on your entire race

Why you must have a bike fit ASAP and train in your aero position

Understanding your race effort

BIG rides and why you should do them solo or with no more than 2 others 

Choosing training routes that have a similar profile to your event

Why the marathon is not about running fast, but about minimising the slow down

Avoiding injury, compromise and consistency 

Do you really need intervals to run well on race day?

The journey and how it’s as important as race day

Jeff Galloway and the run/walk approach to run training

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/run-walk/

Intensity Factor versus Time approach to Ironman Bike pacing

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/how-to-cheat-by-using-a-power-meter-in-an-ironman/

To find out more about Simon’s coaching please visit his website here.

To follow Simon on Facebook, click here.

For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email [email protected].