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Big stage. Big opportunity.

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Fall racing is nearly upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, but Toro athletes were still throwing down in August!

One of the biggest mistake Ironman athletes make in training? Under-preparing for the demands of the bike.

They train for 112 miles. The best long course athletes train for the physiological cost of riding 112 miles.

That work is measured in kilojoules (kJ).

Here’s the formula:

(Race Time in Seconds × Goal Average Power) ÷ 1000 = Target kJ

Example:
Goal bike split: 5:00
Goal average power: 235W
18,000 sec × 235W = 4,230 kJ

Before the comments start... Yes, I know 235W for a 5-hour split is conservative for many athletes. I’m simply using clean numbers to illustrate the concept. The lesson isn’t the watts, it’s understanding the workload your race demands.

Now ask yourself...
Have you actually trained your body to produce 4,230kj or have you simply ridden 112 miles?

Race day should never be the biggest workload your body has experienced. Occasionally exceeding the expected demand creates a physiological buffer, making race day feel familiar instead of overwhelming.

Remember...
Your body doesn’t know miles. It knows work. Train for the demands of your race, not just the distance. That’s how you arrive at mile 90 still feeling like you have another gear & that is how you arrive in T2 with confidence.

Most athletes think performance is built in the big sessions.

The truth? It’s often found in the margins.

Ahead of Challenge Roth | Home of Triathlon, Oliver spent time at the Silverstone Sports Eng. Hub searching for speed. Not because we’re looking for magic, but because breakthrough performances are built by stacking small advantages

What I love most is the mindset behind it: staying curious enough to keep learning, humble enough to know there’s always room for improvement, but disciplined enough to never lose the plot.

Refine the details without being distracted by them. Preparation gives way to ex*****on.

🤔 Why pay for a coach when I can just download a training plan for free?

Yes, you can download a 16-week plan from Google or AI in ten seconds. If all you want is a static list of boxes to check, you don’t need to pay for coaching.

But at Toro Performance, we don’t sell training plans. We offer a partnership.

In our latest newsletter, Coach breaks down what you are actually paying for when you invest in coaching. Hint: It’s not the workouts. It’s the human element.

A good coach maximizes your adaptation and acts as a buffer against burnout.

Want to read the full breakdown? 🔗 Head to our bio to read our latest Newsletter!

It’s a pretty simple formula.

Do the work.
Stay consistent.
Repeat it longer than everyone else.

Simple doesn’t mean easy — and it’s not for everybody.

Triathletes: Stop Running Long Every Weekend!

You don’t need a traditional long run every week to prepare for a long course triathlon. You need durability, efficiency, and the ability to execute under load.

Most athletes ask: “Did I get my long run in?”

Better question: “Did I apply the right stress to move my limiter?”

Try shifting your weekend:

Saturday = long ride with purpose. Steady aerobic work, dialed fueling, composure

Sunday = ride with quality → straight into a T run

*Build that run OTB progressively: 30’ → 45’→ 60’→ 90 → up to ~1:50. No rush. No hero sessions.

You’re stacking fatigue, fueling demand, and neuromuscular stress—without the breakdown cost of a standalone long run.

The bike becomes the anchor. It’s the safest place to build volume, raise your ceiling, and develop the engine that actually shows up on race day.

💡 The point?

You’re not training to run long. You’re training to run well after 4–6 hours of correct work.

No shortcuts. No magic formula. No hacks.

Just show up. Again and again.

Choose discipline when motivation fades.

Keep the effort steady, not flashy.

It’s the quiet reps, the boring days, the long game.

That’s where the real progress lives.