Thread: IMUK/Bolton 2010 training thread – Runner’s World Forum Messages.
jignog wrote (see)
Hello everyone,
This is my very first post here. I am also a complete triathlon beginner so IRONMAN UK will be my very first …

Here’s a selection of old threads that cover this very topic

Here’s a good site that lists upcoming cyclospotive rides
http://www.cyclosport.org/events2010.aspx
Also see the forum thread here.  I’ll try to update the events calendar with all the cyclosportives that’ll have a pirate presence.

Strenth training using a sledgehammer:
The Story of Shovelglove
I don’t know how to explain shovelglove without going into the story of it’s genesis, so here goes. Pretty pictures and a spell-checker will eventually grace this site, …

Useful post by PSC on his blog:
Some calm reflections on what’s been done and lessons for the future.The second half of July was for recovery, although in truth physically I didn’t feel too bad, tired …

Preparing for a Half Ironman
This half Ironman plan covers many weeks of challenging, but attainable training for someone who has some endurance experience, and ideally some Olympic distance races within the past season.

Here is a good beginner 1/2 Ironman plan on Beginner Triathlete
Its a 20 week plan so perfect to start 1st January, between now and then concentrate on building up gradually.
Its also quite a detailed plan …

A list of OW swimming locations.  Please add any new locations, corrections or further information in the comments field below (or email me) and I’ll update the map.
Open Water Swimming Locations – Google Maps.

Triathlon for Numpties

This is a brief guide to help with the various parts of the triathlon world that some people aren’t aware of and maybe to give a few helpful tips to the ones …

A few comments have been made recently about the importance of mental prep. Here is what Mark Allen has to say on the subject. Well worth a read.