Guides

Event Guides.

Practical, written guidance for the questions every endurance athlete eventually asks. Full articles are being progressively released — subscribe to the newsletter to be notified when each guide goes live.

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How to choose your first triathlon

The right first race is the one you'll actually finish. A framework for picking distance, location and timing.

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How long should you train for a marathon?

12, 16, 20 weeks — the honest answer depends on your current base, not the calendar.

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Choosing between a 70.3 and a full IRONMAN

Time cost, life impact, physiological demand — and why 70.3 is often the smarter first step.

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How to train for a hilly cycling event

Structured climbing work for events like Peaks Challenge and Taupō.

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Race-week nutrition checklist

The last seven days: fuelling, hydration and gut readiness.

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What to pack for an interstate endurance event

A minimal, complete list — bike, run, tri and cold-weather.

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How to recover after a marathon

The first 48 hours, the first two weeks, and returning to structured training.

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Training for heat and humidity

Heat acclimation for Cairns, Noosa and northern racing.

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Training for cold-water triathlons

Wetsuit protocol, cold-shock control and pool-to-lake transitions for southern racing.

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How to select your next endurance challenge

Picking your next mountain with intent — not FOMO.

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