Tag Archives: half-ironman training
Start Boosting Your Running Speed Before Winter is Over
By Rebecca Kurtz, CTS Expert Coach Triathletes and runners are familiar with Fartlek intervals, but many reserve them for periods of the year that are closer to their goal races. They are often seen as race-specific or race-prep workouts, but … Continue reading
Team Trainright Blog: Gotta know when to fold ‘em at a race, by Jon Mullen
By Team Trainright's Jon Mullen DNF–the acronym that athletes never like to see next to their name on the results sheet. Sometimes, however, removing yourself from the race can be a good thing. While flopping oneself across the finish line … Continue reading
Time-Crunched Triathlete: Short Runs that Pack the Punch of a Longer One
By Carmichael Training Systems Triathlon is an equipment-heavy sport, and sometimes just preparing to head out to a workout can be time consuming. Swims often involve a drive to the pool and gathering swim and shower supplies while cycling requires … Continue reading
Swim Like The Shark, Not The Guppy
By Nick White, CTS Premier Coach Last summer, one of my athletes felt great going into the water at the start of her goal event, a half-Ironman at Buffalo Springs Lake in Lubbock, Texas, only to get stuck behind a … Continue reading
Using a 70.3 to Optimize Your Ironman, Part II: Training Between Your 70.3 and Ironman
By Lindsay Hyman, CTS Pro Coach Completing a 70.3 Ironman race should be a positive and encouraging experience, one that helps provide confidence in your abilities as a triathlete. As I mentioned in Part I of this article, during a … Continue reading
