Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
WEBJul 1, 2024 — There are five traditional triathlon distances that are recognised by most people that take part in the sport. These are: Super-sprint-distance triathlon. Sprint-distance triathlon. Olympic-distance triathlon (also known as standard distance) Half-Ironman-distance triathlon (also known as 70.3 or middle distance) Full Ironman-distance triathlon.
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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.
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.
Best triathlon bike shoes in 2024 reviewed
WEBAug 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 …
Free 6-month Ironman 70.3 training plan - 220 Triathlon
WEBDec 15, 2016 — Three-phase training plan. This triathlon plan is broken down into three phases: an eight-week ‘Base’ phase before an eight-week ‘Build’ phase and an eight-week ‘Peak/Taper’ period. Here are the essential 70.3 sessions mentioned in the training plan, which you can download at the button below. How to fuel the base phase.
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.
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.
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The best road bikes for triathlon
WEBApr 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.