Triathlon Race Day Preparation: Pacing, Transitions, and Strategy

Race-day success comes from planning, pacing, and execution under pressure. These resources guide transitions, effort management, mental preparation, and race strategy to help you perform confidently from start to finish.

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Large field of Ironman triathletes swimming in open water during the swim leg of a full distance triathlon

How Far Is an Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect

A full Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42.2km run — 226.3 kilometres (140.6 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.

Large field of triathletes in wetsuits starting the open water swim leg of a half Ironman triathlon

How Far Is a Half Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect

A half Ironman is a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run — 113 kilometres (70.3 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.

Three beginner cyclists riding road bikes together along a tree-lined path on a sunny day

How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.

Triathlon calendar for planning a triathlon racing season

How a Triathlon Calendar Is Used to Plan a Racing Season

A triathlon calendar is a structured listing of triathlon events organised by date, location, and race distance, and it is used to plan a racing season over ...

Training program for Ironman triathlon showing swim, bike, and run preparation in a structured endurance setting

How a Training Program for Ironman Triathlon Is Structured

Preparing for an Ironman triathlon is less about chasing extreme fitness and more about understanding how training is organised over time.

triathlon transitions made easy for first time racers. transition bags ready in the staging area

Triathlon Transitions: Complete Guide to T1 and T2

Transitions are often called the fourth discipline of triathlon.

How Far Is an Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect

A full Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42.2km run — 226.3 kilometres (140.6 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.

How Far Is a Half Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect

A half Ironman is a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run — 113 kilometres (70.3 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.

How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.

How a Triathlon Calendar Is Used to Plan a Racing Season

A triathlon calendar is a structured listing of triathlon events organised by date, location, and race distance, and it is used to plan a racing season over ...

How a Training Program for Ironman Triathlon Is Structured

Preparing for an Ironman triathlon is less about chasing extreme fitness and more about understanding how training is organised over time.

Triathlon Transitions: Complete Guide to T1 and T2

Transitions are often called the fourth discipline of triathlon.

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How Far Is an Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect

A full Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42.2km run — 226.3 kilometres (140.6 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.

How Far Is a Half Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect

A half Ironman is a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run — 113 kilometres (70.3 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.

How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.

How a Triathlon Calendar Is Used to Plan a Racing Season

A triathlon calendar is a structured listing of triathlon events organised by date, location, and race distance, and it is used to plan a racing season over weeks or m...