Half-Ironman Training and Racing

Ready to step up to a long-course triathlon? Train for the 70.3 distance with these tips on swimming, running and biking your way through a half-Ironman.
Half-Ironman Spring Triathlon Training Program

Successful performance in a challenging event like a half-Ironman requires months of preparation off a substantial fitness base. Following is an ov...

Anaerobic Cycling Workouts for 70.3

All triathlons, right down to sprints, are almost entirely aerobic in nature. Nevertheless, there's a place for anaerobic training in your preparat...

Go Old School: Return to Run-dominant Bricks

Brick workouts tend to be bike heavy. When training for long-distance triathlons, however, this doesn't address specific race-day demands. It's ti...

Run Workouts for Triathletes: Breaking Down Long Runs

Have your long runs lost their purpose? Whatever your race distance, these workouts will build endurance while keeping you focused on your goals.

The Medium-Long Run: A Triathlete's Secret Weapon

What if we said there's a training tool that nails several components of endurance at once, yet still allows you to recover in time for tomorrow's ...

5 Keys to Long-Course Triathlon Training: Part I

You've decided to make the leap from Olympic-distance to long-course triathlon racing. Now how do you fit the training into your busy schedule?

5 Keys of Long-Course Triathlon Training--Part II: Lactate Threshold Training

Stop trying to predict race performance based on training volume. Speed in your workouts equals speed in your racing. Here's why.

Staying Fueled During Your Swims

Misinformation and the logistical challenges of refueling in the water often prevent triathletes from exercising sound nutrition practices at the p...

Dave Scott's Top 5 Race-day Nutritional Tips

Back in the 1980s when I was racing Ironman every year, I would consume 20 figs during the bike segment alone. Twenty years ago fueling before and ...

Determining Your Race Recovery Time

How long should it take to recover from a race? The answer varies. This guide will you understand when you can safely start again.

What It's Really Like in Clearwater: The Ironman 70.3 World Championships

Don't leave the culmination of a successful half-Ironman season to chance. Here are the ins and outs of racing the Ironman 70.3 World Championship ...