Okay, you've finished your first short-distance triathlon, maybe even an Olympic distance triathlon or an Ironman 70.3. Now it's time to up the ante and go further and faster. Paul Huddle and Roch Frey are up to the challenge. Longer workouts, balancing work, family and training, adding speed work, recovery and the mental game are all essential when you decide to move up to the Ironman distance. No one has more training or racing experience than Roch and Paul. They will get you to your target race healthy, happy and ready for more. Guaranteed.

The 24-week training program is laid out in four six-week increments. This represents the day-by-day, week-by-week work to be done in preparing for a successful Ironman. The 10 Ironman Fundamentals1Be honest about what your're getting yourself into and make your world right for it. 2Use a heart rate monitor to properly gauge your training intensitiy. 3Treat triathlon as a sport in itself, not a collection of three single sports. 4When it's convenient, don't hesitate to do back-to-back workouts. 5Never do a long and/or hard bike workout on the same day you do a long and/or hard run. 6Plan recovery into your training schedule.

7Gains in athletic performance come from consistent training over a long period of time. 8Develop your technique in all three disciplines. 9Save racing for race day. 10 Remember to enjoy the ride.