Simon Ward on How to Train for an Iron Bike and Run

This is the third podcast in the series “How to train for an Iron distance event”.  In previous episodes we discussed the general principles, followed by building a foundation and the swim.  In today’s episode we discuss the final two disciplines, the bike and the run, and in particular topics such as:

• Why the bike has the biggest influence on your entire race
• Why you must have a bike fit ASAP and train in your aero position
• Understanding your race effort
• BIG rides and why you should do them solo or with no more than 2 others 
• Choosing training routes that have a similar profile to your event
• Why the marathon is not about running fast, but about minimising the slow down
• Avoiding injury, compromise and consistency 
• Do you really need intervals to run well on race day?
• The journey and how it’s as important as race day

Jeff Galloway and the run/walk approach to run training

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/run-walk/

Intensity Factor versus Time approach to Ironman Bike pacing

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/how-to-cheat-by-using-a-power-meter-in-an-ironman/

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