Fuelling for an Ironman triathlon is as much an art as a science. Knowing what to eat and when is crucial to peak performance. Many triathletes will tell you that their success comes as much from making the right nutritional decisions before
for parking, bathrooms and bike check.”Dennis Meeker, top age-group athlete and Team Timex member. He has been racing triathlon since 1995, winning the first ever Zoot Sports 5430 Ironman-distance race in 20013. From swim to bikeYour training should also
the distance that I can be fastest at.kittenkatThis is actually easy to answer from my 29 seasons in triathlon. You go easy to steady for your long swims and bikes or just add a longer cool down at the end of a session. With time at a premium this is more time
finished fifth in 9:18:48 and Leanda Cave finished 10th in 9:27:42. Brits Stephen Bayliss, Scott Neyedli and Catriona Morrison did not finish.A great day for British long-distance triathlon then, but an even greater day for the Aussies. For once
overdoing your training. Look for a coach who has success at long-distance triathlon. "Your coach will help to develop a training schedule tailored to you, with challenging but achievable goals," says Jones. If you prefer to plan your own training, build up
landmark and a milestone on both the bike and run.In these final stages, you’ll see more and more competitors slow to a walk as the long day and relentless heat take their toll. Some competitors are likely to have miscalculated their nutrition and bonked