Ironman (140.6)
What Andy has learned from more than 20 years of full-distance racing and coaching: the truths first-timers need to hear, how to build your own plan, and how to train for a strong Ironman on limited hours.
Ironman Racing
10 Brutal Ironman Truths Every First-Time Athlete Needs to Know
What more than 20 years of endurance coaching and racing Ironman has taught me about pacing, nutrition, mental resilience and getting to the finish line.
13 October 2026 · 17 min read
Ironman Training
Sub-10 Ironman Training on 10 Hours a Week
You don't need 30 hours a week to chase a sub-10 Ironman. Andy's template for roughly 10 hours: three swims, three rides and three runs, and what each session is for.
19 November 2025 · 22 min read
Ironman Training
How to Build Your Own Full Distance Ironman Training Plan
How to structure training for a full-distance Ironman (140.6) around a busy life: build endurance, improve performance, reduce injury risk and keep your nutrition on track.
4 November 2024 · 19 min read
Kona
How I Qualified for Kona Training 10 Hours a Week
Andy qualified for Kona in 2022 on roughly 10 hours a week, with a busy family and years of base behind him. This is the weekly plan he followed.
14 October 2024 · 13 min read
Preparing for your Ironman?
Hybrid Coaching gives you a tailored plan from Andy's library, with monthly adjustments based on your feedback and performance.