Japan Build
The final build-up to Ironman Japan - race strategy, pacing plans, and the week-by-week countdown to race day.
My Run Strategy For Ironman Japan
Just over a week out from Ironman Japan - a conservative start off the bike, the marathon broken into four 10kms, a negative split, and a PB of 3:15 to chase if it all comes together.
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My Bike Strategy For Ironman Japan
Two weeks out from Ironman Japan - power targets, the three-loop course with its repeating climb, and a Best Bike Split estimate of 4:50 to 5:00 for the 180km ride.
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My Swim Strategy For Ironman Japan
Two weeks out from Ironman Japan - target pace, start position, and the simple plan for getting through 3.8km without blowing up before the bike even starts.
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2 Weeks Out
Two weeks out - started in Tallinn watching Chiara race, then straight back into life admin, work, logistics, and premature taper brain, ahead of the final week before the trip.
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3 Weeks Out
Three weeks out - this week wasn't about me. Supporting friends and my coach in Leeds, then Chiara at her first 70.3 in Tallinn, with my own training squeezed in between.
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4 Weeks Out
Four weeks out - a run club 30km, making friends with Highland cows, helping Chiara prep for Tallinn, and a trip back to the UK to watch friends and my coach race Ironman Leeds.
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5 Weeks Out
Five weeks out - a quieter week: boats instead of bikes for Chiara's birthday, a half marathon, a leg-destroying power session, and a long ride together to finish.
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6 Weeks Out
Six weeks out - a rough one mentally and a deload physically, but LT2 blocks in the heat held strong and an easy-paced swim TT went well. Halfway there.
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