70.3 (Half Ironman)
Everything Andy has written about the half Ironman: how to build a plan around a busy week, how many hours you really need, the workouts worth doing and the mistakes that cost beginners the most.
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70.3 Training
Best vs Worst 70.3 Workouts, Ranked by Science
Which swim, bike and run workouts actually deliver results for a half Ironman, and which waste your time.
28 August 2025 · 10 min read
70.3 Training
How to Build Your Own 70.3 Training Plan
A simple way to build a half Ironman (70.3) plan around your life: start with you, then work through three blocks - foundation, volume with controlled intensity, and race preparation.
15 July 2025 · 16 min read
70.3 Training
Train Smarter, Not Longer, for Your 70.3
More hours doesn't mean more fitness. How busy age-group triathletes can cut three to five hours a week from 70.3 (half Ironman) training without losing their edge.
29 June 2025 · 12 min read
70.3 Training
From Couch to 70.3: A 16-Week Training Guide
How to go from little or no training to finishing your first Ironman 70.3 in 16 weeks: the phases that build endurance and strength, the mindset shifts and the mistakes to avoid.
29 January 2025 · 13 min read
70.3 Racing
5 Beginner 70.3 Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Five common mistakes first-time half Ironman athletes make on pacing, nutrition, transitions and more, and how to avoid them on race day.
18 January 2025 · 10 min read
70.3 Training
How Many Hours a Week Should You Train for a 70.3?
How many hours a week to train for a 70.3 (half Ironman) and how to spend them: three six-week blocks, from base endurance and strength to race-specific work.
21 November 2024 · 7 min read
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