EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 25 MIN
The 5 Most Important Sessions for IRONMAN: What to Prioritise in the Last 12–16 Weeks | Ep 586
from Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast · host Rob Wilby
With 12–16 weeks to go until race day, most athletes know roughly what they should be doing. But when life gets in the way, which sessions do you actually protect?In this episode, Coach Rob walks you through the five most important training sessions for IRONMAN preparation, ranked in priority order. So when work, family, or travel forces a choice, you know exactly what to keep and what can wait.You'll learn:Why the long ride is your single most important session, and the exact intensity targets to hit (whether you're a faster or slower athlete)...How to structure your long run to build durability without wrecking the next two days of training...What your endurance swim should actually look like at this stage of training...The role of other bike & run sessions in a time-limited week...How to structure race simulation weekends that will give you genuine confidence heading into taper* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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With 12–16 weeks to go until race day, most athletes know roughly what they should be doing. But when life gets in the way, which sessions do you actually protect?In this episode, Coach Rob walks you through the five most important training sessions for IRONMAN preparation, ranked in priority order. So when work, family, or travel forces a choice, you know exactly what to keep and what can wait.You'll learn:Why the long ride is your single most important session, and the exact intensity targets to hit (whether you're a faster or slower athlete)...How to structure your long run to build durability without wrecking the next two days of training...What your endurance swim should actually look like at this stage of training...The role of other bike & run sessions in a time-limited week...How to structure race simulation weekends that will give you genuine confidence heading into taper* * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At Team Oxygenaddict, we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ * * * * * * * * * * * *precisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount* * * * * * * * * * * *Watch on youtubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts
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