Olympic1.5K swim, 40K bike ride, 10K runIronman3.8K swim, 180K bike ride, 42K run (marathon)Between each leg is a stage known as transition, giving you time to prepare for the next discipline (for example, removing your wetsuit or parking your bike). Don

). Take a 20-second rest between each set.If your swim on race day is 1500m: weeks 1–6 swim five sets of 200m. Weeks 7–10 build up to seven or eight sets – effort level 7.5 or 75 per cent of your MHR. Take a 20-second rest between each set.Session 3

. O Olympic Distance Triathlon 1.5K swim; 40K cycle; 10K run.OWS Open Water Swim, for example in the sea or a lake as opposed to in a pool.P Paddles Worn on the hands during swim training, they increase your workload meaning you train harder