Last year, the IRONMAN UK attracted its fair share of novice athletes looking to tackle the race, the distance and even the sport for the first time. What became apparent is the lack of assistance and knowledge available to the first timers attempting this distance. So IRONMAN UK, in association with TRI UK and thetrilife.com, has teamed up to try and offer training programmes and Familiarisation Camps.

The TriLife.com

The trilife.com have put some training programmes together, exclusively for the IRONMAN UK. These programmes are specific for the IRONMAN UK Course and you will recieve support and advice from their staff. All the programmes are designed by leading long distance triathlon coaches, Richard Jones and the team at the TriLife.com.

What you will recieve:

• - Fully structured and effective sessions in all disciplines
• - Progressive overload and recovery periods to develop fitness, strength and speed
• - A course - specific training program
• - email support from a coach at theTriLife.com
• - A well-planned taper
• - Reassurance that you are doing the right training at the right time
• - A comprehensive online training diary to track your progress
• You may choose between a “6 sessions per week” or” 9 sessions per week” program.   The “6 sessions per week” will be great for the first time IRONMAN UK athlete or an athlete with limited time looking to make the most of their training.  The “9 sessions per week” is aimed at athletes with more time available or for an athlete looking to make significant performance gains.

If you are in any doubt about which program may be right for you, please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Visit their website for more information about the TriLife.com Click HERE

IRONMAN UK  will be holding their annual Familiarisation Camps once again. Further information about these one day camps, please go to the 'Familiarisation Camps' section HERE.