Ben Begglestone
This is part four of a five part series on how to train for an Ironman. InPart 1I looked at the overall strategy and some preparation tips. InPart 2I wrote about swim specific advice.Part 3covered the bike section of the race and in this part I will be looking at run specific detai...
A half marathon is 21.1 kilometers long, so roughly like running a 10k race twice, with a little bit added at the end. So why do you run half marathons slower? The answer is that it’s harder to maintainrace pacewith increasingly longer distances, half marathon pace is slower than your...
Expert Tips for First-Time Half Marathoners The Importance of Building a Running Base How to Adapt Training Plans to the Run/Walk Method 10 Mile Races in the U.S. Best Half Marathon Workouts Benefits of Zone 2 Running Why Is It Hard to Wake Up in the Morning...
Pacing for an IRONMAN Marathon Now that we have established the differences between an IRONMAN marathon and an open marathon, as well as the proper pacing for your run training, we can look more closely at pacing during the IRONMAN. The pacing for race day should be based off your projected...
Congratulations on your race finishes, however your work is not quit finished. In order to maintain the integrity of the club, in April of 2018 we have implemented a review board of fellow Maniac volunteers that review each and every one of your races to ensure it meets the criteria. You ...
My wife is an Ironman athlete who didn’t need to lose any weight, but said that her energy is much better on the SCD and she has developed more muscle tone as well. I have been a long time reader and fan who pre ordered both of your previous books, and just wanted to say thanks...
For most marathoners it is recommended that oneVESPAis taken 45 minutes prior to the race and another at the half marathon mark. For a half-marathon distance a singleVESPAis recommended. Training: For most marathoners oneVESPAprior to the workout, especially long runs. See the athlete-develop...
6 Weeks to Your Full Ironman Triathlon: Flat Course Leads you into a final build and taper for your Ironman Race simulation gives you a chance to test your fitness $34.99 View Details At Home Weight Lifting Plan: 10 Weeks Increase your Power Output in 10 weeks This program is modifie...
Another thing to keep an eye on is your overall energy levels. In years past, I've pushed too hard the last couple of weeks and found myself flat on race day. I now try to avoid "hero sessions" late in the training block and am seeing a lot better consistency in my late season ...