Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  Please define the distances commonly used in triathlon races.

Sprint distance: 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run (750/20/5

Olympic distance: 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run (1.5/40/10)

Half Ironman: 1.9km swim, 90km cycle, 21.1km run (1.9/90/21.1)

Ironman: 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, 42.2km run (3.8/180/42.2)

Q.  Can you recommend some helpful reading or reference material?

Essential Reading - Road Rules for Cyclists CLICK (WA Dept Transport)

Interesting Reading - The Endurance Athlete's Guide to Success DOWNLOAD (pdf 3.8mb)

Q.  I need help with a training plan, what would you suggest?

Half Ironman Training program (novice) DOWNLOAD (pdf 164kb)

Half Ironman Training program (advanced) DOWNLOAD (pdf 176kb)

Training Log DOWNLOAD (excel 88kb)

Automated Run Program for Half Marathon DOWNLOAD (excel 32kb)

Heart Rate Training tool for cyclists DOWNLOAD (excel 13kb - type in your maximum heart rate)