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November 3, 2024. Long-distance star takes 10th straight (and 11th overall) title at prestigious Olympic-distance Noosa Triathlon. October 31, 2024. Lionel Sanders isn’t retiring. He’s motivated to race in Nice and Kona again. We are looking for an editor for Triathlon Magazine Canada. The job requires a passionate interest in all aspects ...
These are the 10 fastest Ironman and full-distance finishes of all time
Aug 9, 2022 · Kristian Blummenfelt set a blazing-fast 6:44:25 time, with Joe Skipper finishing in 6:47:36 in the men’s race, while, for the women, Kat Matthews would shatter the eight-hour barrier with her 7:31:54, while Nicola Spirig would also finish well under the eight hour mark with her 7:34:19. Those times won’t be heralded as world-bests, though ...
How to train for your first half-Ironman - Triathlon Magazine Canada
Mar 5, 2019 · BIKING: “ADD A BIT OF EXTRA MILEAGE” In a half-Ironman, you spend twice the amount of time on the bike compared to an Olympic triathlon. “Instead of 65-90 min on the bike, most 70.3 racers will spend 2.5-3 hours in the saddle,” says Shepley. “ Preparing the body stay in the aero position for nearly three hours is important.” Ironman 70.3 Canada.
What are the triathlon “world records?” - Triathlon Magazine Canada
Jul 7, 2024 · Here are some impressions of that day in Cleveland. If we assume the 1996 ITU Cleveland race is the correct “Olympic distance”, then the “world records” set that day are: 1:39:50 by Simon Lessing of Great Britain with a 18:24 swim, 49:40 bike, and 30:36 run. 1:50:51 by Jackie Gallagher of Australia with a 21:36 swim, 54:16 bike, and 33: ...
6 Month to race-ready Ironman training plan - Triathlon Magazine …
Feb 24, 2021 · Every two weeks you should include a long, steady-state swim, bike and run at race pace, gradually increasing the distance. By the end of July you should probably have completed a 3 to 4 km swim, a 140 to 160 km bike ride and a 32 to 36 km run. I like to have my athletes do at least three longer transition workouts during this phase as well.
Coach Paul Duncan's 16-week 70.3 training plan for beginners ...
Mar 8, 2019 · This plan is 16 weeks long and will prepare you for a half distance — also known as Ironman 70.3 — race. It is written using Zones via heart rate based on percentage of your threshold heart rate. Run: Running at least 1.5 hours per week comfortably and 45 minutes for a long run. Note: Bike and Run workouts are mostly written in duration.
Ironman announces 2025 dates for world championships in Nice …
Feb 20, 2024 · Those who enjoyed the split venues and men’s- and women’s only racing will be thrilled to see that the rotation appears to be set to continue through 2026, as was previously announced. The men’s race in Nice will be held on Sept. 14, 2025, while the women’s race in Kona will be held on Oct. 14, 2025. Ironman was forced to split the ...
Ironman Canada returns to its roots in Penticton
Aug 29, 2022 · Ironman Canada returned to Penticton after a 10-year hiatus. The event has its roots in the city starting in 1983 and, within a few years, Penticton became renowned as one of the sport’s top triathlon destinations. In 2013 the event moved to Whistler, but returned to Penticton this year, featuring the iconic course that includes a swim in ...
16-week Ironman training plan - Triathlon Magazine Canada
Jun 5, 2019 · Minimum training requirements suggested for this plan: Swim: Able to swim 30 minutes continuously and swimming 6000 yards/week. Bike: Cycling 4+ hours per week. Run: Running at least 3 hours per week comfortably and 65 minutes for a long run. Related: 15 thoughts when completing an Ironman. Note: Bike and run workouts are mostly written in ...
What you need to know about this weekend’s Ironman Cozumel
Kevin Mackinnon November 17, 2023. A popular year-end event for many in North America, Ironman Cozumel is renowned as a destination event in Mexico that features some fast, flat racing along with the opportunity to enjoy a warm-weather getaway for athletes and their families. The pro race is also typically very exciting, as some of the sport ...