Race Strategy & Training Guides
Practical advice for triathletes — built on real finish-time data, not guesswork.
Race Reports
T100 Vancouver 2025: The Canyon Speedmax CF 7 Di2 Debut, a Brutal Run, and Meeting Paula and Eric
First race back after Victoria 70.3. First race on the new Canyon. A stunning June morning on English Bay, a bike split I paid for on the run, a caffeine gel mistake I won't repeat — and getting my medal from the two athletes who made me fall in love with this sport.
Read moreVictoria 70.3 2024: My First Half-Distance Triathlon
Cold water, foggy goggles I should have fixed five minutes earlier, a wind gust that nearly took me off the bike, and a run that saved the whole day. Here's what actually happened at my first Ironman 70.3.
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Ironman 70.3 Fueling for 70.3 Worlds Qualification: Getting the Numbers Right
Most fueling advice is written for finishers. If you're racing to qualify for 70.3 Worlds, you're burning more, the margin for error is smaller, and bonking on the run is the single most common way athletes miss a slot they had in their legs.
Read moreWatts per kg to Qualify for Ironman 70.3 Worlds and Kona: What the Data Shows
How much bike power do you actually need to have a shot at qualification? We break down FTP benchmarks by age group, what real qualifiers actually rode, and why watts alone doesn't tell the full story.
Read moreThe Most Beginner-Friendly Ironman 70.3 Races in 2025
Your first 70.3 should not be a sufferfest. Here are the races with the calmest swims, flattest courses, best weather, and most welcoming fields — backed by what the finish-time data actually shows.
Read moreThe Easiest Ironman 70.3 Races to Qualify for the World Championship in 2025
Not all 70.3 races are equal when it comes to earning a Kona slot. We analysed real finish-time data across the global calendar to find the races where your odds are best.
Read moreHow Ironman's New Qualification System Works — And What It Means for You
Ironman changed how athletes qualify for the World Championship. Instead of finishing in the top X of your age group, you now need to beat a percentage of the overall field. Here's what changed and how to use it to your advantage.
Read moreThe Fastest Bike Courses in Ironman 70.3 Racing (Ranked by Real Data)
Whether you're chasing a PR or want a power-friendly course to build confidence, some 70.3 bike legs are genuinely faster than others. Here's what the data says.
Read moreHow to Choose Your First Ironman 70.3 Race
The 70.3 calendar has over 100 races worldwide. Picking the right first one comes down to more than just where you live. Here's the framework we'd use — and the races we'd seriously consider.
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