Triathlon Training Guide: Ironman Programs, Gear and Nutrition

Ironman triathlon training requires a balance of endurance swimming, cycling, and running with a focus on high-calorie nutrition. Learn how to prevent chafing and choose the best beginner triathlon bikes for your first race.

Nutrition for Half Ironman Training

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

Even though it's a half Ironman that you're training for, it's still a tough endurance race and one that requires the same attention to training that you would give if it were a full Ironman. Also known as the 70.3, the half Ironman includes the same swim, bike and run as the full but at half the distance.