Japan Build
The final build-up to Ironman Japan - race strategy, pacing plans, and the week-by-week countdown to race day.
Japan Build · June 28, 2026
11 Weeks Out
Eleven weeks out - 9.4km swim, 7 hours on the bike, 47km of running. Not a big-numbers week, just consistency and closing a few more gaps.
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Japan Build · June 21, 2026
12 Weeks Out
First full week of the Japan build: a 6.7km swim, 9.5 hours on the bike, 45km of running, and two hours of strength work. Twelve weeks to go.
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Japan Build · June 14, 2026
The Decision
Testing week gave me the data. The Kona Gap showed me what needs to change. Now it's official - in 13 weeks I'll be on the start line at Ironman Japan South Hokkaido.
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