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.
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.
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Best clip-on aerobars for triathlon in 2024 | 220 Triathlon
WEBAug 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.
15 Ironman training sessions from the pros - 220 Triathlon
WEBNov 10, 2016 · Block 1: 15 x 45secs on, 15secs off, in a big gear with cadence @ 50rpm. Increase effort from 1-3 (1 moderate, 2 hard, 3 as hard as you can). Repeat five times. Block 2: 30 x 20secs on, 10secs off, in a big gear with cadence @ 50rpm. The first 10 should be seated, on hoods. Second 10 seated, on aerobars.
Free 3-month Olympic triathlon training plan for beginners
WEB30 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 ...
Alex Yee: Background, career highlights, quotes - 220 Triathlon
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Alex Yee is a British professional triathlete from Lewisham, London. At the ripe age of 23 in 2021, he became an Olympian gold medallist and Super League Triathlon champion. Yee first took his place on the world stage in the 2016 ITU Junior Duathlon Championships in Aviles, where he took gold and later …
Your first Ironman: 30 training and preparation tips
WEBNov 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 ultimate guide to your first triathlon
WEBJan 1, 2022 · 37 “Resume normal eating patterns and eat real food to give the body the nutrients it needs,” concludes Benger. “And maybe treat yourself to a massage a few days later.”. 38 Send 220 Triathlon some words and pictures – we’ll print the best – or tweet @220Triathlon with #FirstTri so we can all bask in your glory.