Dear athletes, below the relevant updates for the upcoming month
* Khao Yai day trip reminder, 23rd of August
* Andrew 1 year Ironman improvement from 9h56 to 9h15 with online coaching
* International podium at Asian Junior Cup
* Sub 10 hours results at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz
* First triathlon with a podium at the Muang Thai Triathlon
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Andrew year to year ironman improvement with online coaching
Andrew had a great Ironman distance debut at Challenge Roth 2024, breaking 10h and executing the race extremely well, we considered that a fantastic result since he had only started triathlons 4 years prior in 2020 with no endurance sports background.
We didn’t change much of our approach that got Andrew there in the first place. Given his height of 2meters and weight of 90kg, our goal was still to minimise the risks of injuries, while leveraging his natural strength on the bike.
To reflect that, his training on the bike comprised of very high intensity sessions, we only shifted to long rides 3 months before his ironman, prior to that we opted for a double bike day instead of a long one, with intensity both in the morning as well as in the evenings sessions.
On the run however, we rarely did any intensity work above Zone 3 / Half marathon pace, but plenty of steady volume. On the swim, we opted for high frequency, getting to swim 4 to 5 times a week, combining both intensity and volume, we believe that Andrew improvement on the bike and run came also from being just a fitter swimmer and less fatigued off the water.
Podium at Asian Junior Cup Malaysia
Congrats to Seymur for coming second at Asian Junior Triathlon Cup Kampar, Malaysia, after a close race and despite a complicated week leading to the race.
Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz results
Andrew Archibald – 9h15’43” at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz 2025 Five years after starting triathlon with no swim, bike, or run background, Andrew achieved a stunning 40-minute PB, improving on his Ironman debut time of 9h56. Through a tailored approach leveraging his 2m, 90kg frame with low-cadence cycling and high stride-rate running, he stayed injury-free and became a world-class cyclist, riding 180km in 4h40.
Dani Cruz – 9h23’59” at Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz 2025 Dani delivered a 20-minute PB at this year’s Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz, showcasing his evolution into a complete triathlete after training with ironguides since 2018. Having now qualified for five world championships, we wish him the best as he prepares for his home race, the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella this November.
7 Podiums at the Bankrut Triathlon including a first timer
Ban Krut Triathlon Olympic Distance Men
Anand – 2nd 70-74kg
Matt – 2nd 75-79
Vincent – 1st 80-84kg
Fenn – 2nd 80-84kg
Axl – 1st 90-94kg Women
Mai – 1st Under49kg
Tonita – 5th 55-59kg
Akiyo – 6th 55-59kg Sprint
Thomas – 3rd Under59kg
Nick – 6th 65-69kg
Axl pictured below – 1st place in his first triathlon
ironguides apparel available for sale
The ironguides running singlets are available to purchase on the ironguides website! Very light and breathable material.
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