Japan Build
The final build-up to Ironman Japan - race strategy, pacing plans, and the week-by-week countdown to race day.
Carb Loading Strategy
Carb loading for Japan: two easier days, then two proper loading days with 3,300+ calories and 700g+ of carbs a day, all thanks to a plan Chiara put together for me.
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My Fuelling Strategy For Ironman Japan
Five days out from Ironman Japan - the full race-day fuelling plan: 90-120g of carbs and 750ml-1000ml of fluid an hour, tested in training and racing, not guessed at.
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1 Week Out
One week out from Ironman Japan - training's essentially done, so it's taper, packing, and logistics now. By the time this is up, hopefully I'll be on a plane to Tokyo.
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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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