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.
The best triathlon bikes reviewed
Jul 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.
Free Ironman 70.3 training plans - 220 Triathlon
Jul 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.
Free 3-month Olympic triathlon training plan for beginners
30 September 2021 / 09:50 BST. Free Olympic-distance triathlon training plans. Are you looking to step up in distance to Olympic triathlons and need some help, guidance and a plan? Then this free three-month Olympic training plan for beginners is for you – it’s broken down into three blocks (building base fitness, improving speed and ...
Your first Ironman: 30 training and preparation tips
Nov 26, 2019 · 26, Respect the taper. Ironman triathletes will always perform better if they’re fresh and not overcooked, so cramming training right up to the event in the hope of gaining fitness rarely pays off. Give yourself time to relax and recover, so you reach the start-line raring to go. How to taper for Ironman.
The best road bikes for triathlon
Apr 16, 2024 · Scott Addict 30. Credit: Scott. Price; £2,349. Spec: Shimano 105 R7000 groupset, Syncros RP2.0 Disc wheels. The Addict 30 is an endurance bike with a sensible spec. It would be ideal for a triathlete targeting long course who’d prefer a road bike and clip-ons for extra comfort and help on the hills.
Free 12-month Ironman training plan - 220 Triathlon
22 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 ...
Best electrolyte drink tablets reviewed - 220 Triathlon
Oct 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.
Best triathlon bike shoes in 2024 reviewed
Aug 13, 2024 · Scott Road Sprint Tri Shoe. £139.99. The Road Sprint Tri Shoe, weighing 296g, has one huge strap that makes it easy to get your foot in when mounting the bike in T1. However, we had to pull the strap really tight to get the same tension as some other shoes on test.
Best clip-on aerobars for triathlon in 2024 | 220 Triathlon
Aug 13, 2024 · Zipp Vuka Clip. £233 / $288. Zipp’s Vuka Clip bars are available in aluminium or carbon – we tested the luxurious latter version, weighing 218g per bar including the clamp. The standard 31.8mm clamp makes it suitable for use as a clipon with drop bars, or on a full tri rig with Zipp’s own Vuka Alumina Base Bar or Vuka Bull.