What Are Brick Workouts in Triathlon? A brick workout is a specialized triathlon training session where you perform two disciplines back-to-back with minimal rest between them. The most common combination is the bike-to-run brick, though swim-to-bike and swim-to-run variations are equally valuable for comprehensive race preparation. The term “brick” comes from either the heavy, “brick-like” […]
Performance Area Tour de France Strategy Triathlon Application Nutrition Precision carbohydrate periodization and recovery protocols Session-specific fueling with systematic recovery nutrition Training Structure Methodical base-build-peak periodization Systematic phase progression with discipline integration Strength Development Targeted power and stability enhancement Functional strength for multisport performance Tactical Execution Energy conservation and strategic timing Intelligent pacing with transition
When tackling a 70.3 triathlon, the bike leg is where many athletes make race-defining decisions. At 56 miles (90 kilometers), it’s the longest portion of your race, making it critical not just for meeting cutoff times but for setting yourself up for run success. The standard 70.3 bike cutoff time is 5 hours and 30
Are you ready to conquer the bike leg of your next Ironman or 70.3 race? The bike portion of long course triathlons presents unique challenges that require specific training approaches. As a seasoned triathlete who’s completed Ironman events, I’m sharing the most effective triathlon bike training tips for long course races to help you not
As a competitive triathlete, your bike is more than just equipment—it’s a performance partner that can make or break your race day success. While many athletes obsess over training plans and nutrition, bike maintenance often gets relegated to “when something breaks.” Yet, proper triathlon bike maintenance is one of the most overlooked performance advantages available
Introduction: Revolutionizing Your Training Approach Remember when indoor cycling meant mindlessly spinning on a squeaky trainer while staring at a blank wall? Those days are long gone! Modern indoor cycling triathlon training has transformed into an immersive, data-driven experience that rivals outdoor training in both effectiveness and enjoyment. What is Indoor Cycling Triathlon Training? Indoor
Well, where to start? When training becomes a big part of your routine, you find yourself training twice a day. You start your day with an hour and a half in the pool, then head straight to work, still smelling of chlorine. That smell stays with you all day until you log out at 5
