Run Training

You will hear my triathlon coaches say, “It’s all about the run.” We feel no differently and it is extremely important that you properly prepare yourself for the run portion of the race. In order to execute your best run split, you will need to pace yourself correctly and use the proper form. Here are tips and links that should help you achieve this.

Proper technique:

Run Pacing

Hands down one of if not the best run pacing tool on the web is McMillan’s Running Calculator. Just enter in a time and distance you have done a recent race or run and McMillan’s running calculator will spell what your pacing should be:

http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/mcmillanrunningcalculator.htm

Heart rate zones info

During training, it is very important that all of your training have a purpose. Some rides may be for distance, some may be to increase your speed, while others may be recovery rides. While doing any of these types of rides, it is very important to ride in the appropriate heart rate zones.

Easy way to calculate your target heart rate zones:

http://www.brianmac.co.uk/hrm1.htm