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Ironman Run Training – Trail Running – Why Every Ironman Should be Running Off-Road

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Stephen James
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Running is potentially by far the most damaging of the 3 disciplines to Ironman Athletes. The constant impact on leg muscles and joints can easily lead to overuse injuries of the muscles, joints and Tendons. Training to run a marathon… Continue Reading →

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Ironman Wales Training – My Personal Training Blog – October – November 2016 Autumn update

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Stephen James
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Along with all my posts and pages aimed at helping the beginner triathlete I have decided to Blog about my own monthly exploits as I prepare and train for Ironman Wales 2017. Here is my First instalment. October and November… Continue Reading →

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Ironman Nutrition Strategy – What to eat during an Ironman Triathlon

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Stephen James
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One of the most important aspects of an Ironman Is Nutrition. What to eat during the race. Weather you are out there for 7hours or 17hours you will need to top up your bodies fuel reserves. For most people eating isn’t normally… Continue Reading →

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what turbo trainer UK ? – turbo trainer reviews 2017 round-up

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Stephen James
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If you have read my Turbo Training for Ironman post you may be looking to get a Turbo Trainer. But what Turbo Trainer? Here is my Round up of currently available Trainers in the UK. This should help you decide what… Continue Reading →

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Turbo Training for Ironman – Indoor Training for Ironman Success

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Stephen James
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Training indoors on a Turbo trainer is one of the staples of my Ironman Training plans. I honestly don’t know if I could fit in the required training time if I didn’t use the Turbo Trainer. In this article I… Continue Reading →

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Huub aegis II review – open water swimming wetsuits reviews

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Stephen James
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Product: Huub Aegis II review RRP: £249.99 Product Website: Huub Design Preferred Retailer: Wiggle.co.uk My Rating: 9/10 The Huub aegis II wetsuit is Huub’s replacement suit for the original Aegis wetsuit. Designed as a High performance suit at a sensible… Continue Reading →

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What is an Ironman Triathlon – Ironman Triathlon Distance – Can I do one?

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Stephen James
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A lot of people have heard of an Ironman. But it seems from talking to them very few really know what its is. or what the ironman triathlon distance is. I know this because of the look on their faces… Continue Reading →

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Best Open Water Goggles – Top 5 Goggles reviewed

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Stephen James
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The world of open water swimming can be a challenging and often frightening place. Human beings are not meant to be in this environment. The last thing you need it to lose your sight also! That’s why Swimmers Should have the Best… Continue Reading →

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Can I complete An Ironman? – Of Course!

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Stephen James
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A very commonly asked question. And one most people know the answer to. No. Ironmen (Its a Gender neutral term by the way) are Super humans capable of feats, the ordinary public cannot conceive. So most people never really ask… Continue Reading →

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Worlds hardest ironman course ? well lets see…

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Stephen James
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My Personal Journey. As I am creating this website I decided it was a good idea to go on the journey you will be going on along with you. So thought I would blog about my current Ironman training cycle.… Continue Reading →

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