Found an effecient way to get a training ‘upsize’.

Headed off to the pool for a tempo swim set the tagged on a treadmill session at the gym.

Saved about 50 minutes all up. Only changed once, swim was a warm up for the treadmill, one set of clothes (no spending 20minutes hunting the missing sock!) and only one shower at the end.

Sure I might’ve missed some deeper aerobic conditioning but speed/tempo intervals on the treadmill are great for developing running stride economy. While it’s not as technical as running or in a dense medium, improving running technique means you use less energy to move the same speed – ironman is all about economy of movement. It’s smart fitness.

Plus it’s a lot more family friendly and encourages adaptation to changing movement modes like you do on a tri.

Try it out

Tim Corbett, Auckland, New Zealand