Final-week tapering and a two-week plan to arrive fresh and ready. A three-day race simulation to build mental toughness and rehearse pacing. Swim, bike and run race-day strategies including pacing zones, nutrition timing and hydration targets. Practical bike course, gearing and kit-checklist tips to avoid surprises on race morning.
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Simulation Feels Tougher Than Race Day
The race-simulation weekend will likely feel harder than race day because you perform it fatigued.
Use that discomfort as mental practice to prepare for race-day low points.
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Race Day Is A Long Steady Effort
Treat an Ironman as a long steady day, not a series of maximal efforts; pacing matters for the whole day.
Swim easy and relaxed so you conserve energy for a very long bike and marathon afterwards.
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Cold Water Face Acclimation
Acclimatize to cold water by practicing face immersions in cold tap water during taper weeks.
Blow out into the cold water repeatedly to reduce shock when entering cold race swims.
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389 Race Day Preparation Special Edition
This week we bring you a special edition, focusing on Race Day Preparation. We cover your final big week of training, race simulation weekend, and how to structure your taper. For race day, we cover equipment, the swim, the bike, the run, hydration and nutrition, pacing for all three disciplines, and how to guarantee that you get yourself to the finish line in the best possible time having enjoyed your day!
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