TRI SPEAK

Produced in high-intensity workouts, it can inhibit oxygen movement around the body and slow you down

Main set A block lasting 40-50% of a session where the heart rate is elevated

M-dot Abbreviation for the Ironman logo – often seen as a tattoo! overpronation Foot rolls inwards on impact rather than outwards

overtraining Common symptoms of training too much with inefficient recovery include insomnia, headaches, moodiness, loss of enthusiasm and increased illness due to a suppressed immune system

PB Personal best

Pull The mid part of the swim stroke where the hands and arms accelerate using the purchase from the catch

reps Pre-fixed distances covered and pre-fixed recoveries maintained

Rest interval (RI) Period of rest between reps

Sighting Looking ahead/at an object while swimming to keep on course

T1/T2 ‘Transition 1’ (swim to bike) and ‘Transition 2’ (bike to run)

Taper Reducing your training in the days just before your big race