Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast
Rob Wilby
How to Train for IRONMAN in Six Months | Ep 568
DEC 10, 202524 MIN
How to Train for IRONMAN in Six Months | Ep 568
DEC 10, 202524 MIN
Description
<p>If you've just realised your Ironman or 70.3 is just six months away, and don't feel like you have any sort of plan - let alone feel in any way prepared … don’t panic. </p><p>In this episode, Coach Rob breaks down <em>exactly</em> how to plan your next six months so you can make the big fitness gains needed without having to put the rest of your life on the back-burner.</p><p>Whether you’re a first-timer or returning IRONMAN looking to better a past performance, this simple, repeatable structure will show you how to use your limited training time <em>as </em>effectively as possible.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why six months is plenty of time - if you train smart</li></ul><ul><li><p>How to build an achievable weekly training structure that actually fits around real life</p></li><li><p>Why “complete well” beats “race hard” for 90% of age-groupers</p></li><li><p>The key principle that prevents injuries and burnout (and guarantees consistency)</p></li><li><p>How to progress your long ride and long run safely every week</p></li><li><p>The role of race-simulation weekends</p></li><li><p>Why bike fitness is the foundation of your entire Ironman</p></li><li><p>The run-walk method that protects you from niggles and enables you to run for longer, without compromising your run-specific fitness</p></li><li><p>How to approach swim training when technique is your biggest limiter</p></li><li><p>What to do when illness or life inevitably interrupts your plan</p></li></ul><p>If you want a clear, confidence-boosting roadmap to get you from now to race day, this episode will give you everything you need to build your own Ironman or 70.3 training plan.</p><p><br></p><p>* * * * * * *</p><p>SPONSORS</p><p>* * * * * * * *</p><p>Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At <a href="https://team.oxygenaddict.com/join-us">Team Oxygenaddict,</a> we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. </p><p>We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. </p><p>Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: <a href="https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ ">https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>* * * * * * * * * * * *</p><p><a href="http://precisionfuelandhydration.com/">precisionfuelandhydration.com</a></p><p>Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free <a href="https://visit.pfandh.com/oxygenaddictplanner">Fuel & Hydration Planner</a> to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. </p><p>And then<a href="https://visit.pfandh.com/3V1Wa8V"> book a free 20-minute video consultation</a> with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.</p><p>Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply click <a href="https://visit.pfandh.com/oxygenaddict-2025">this link</a> and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.</p><p><br></p><p>* * * * * * * * * * * *</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddict">Watch on youtube</a></p><p><a href="http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify">Listen on Spotify</a></p><p><a href="http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes">Listen on Apple Podcasts</a></p>