i’m sort of clueless because i’m a newb and have only done 1 sprint+1 half IM. next goal: Louisville Ironman 2011
i have no idea how to train for bike/swim besides doing distances longer than the actual race, e.g. swim 1.5 mi for a half IM.
running training is the only one that’s worked pretty well for me: 3 runs/wk consisting of 2 short (6-7 mi) +1 long (10+ mi). work in hills and increase the long distance runs by 1-2 miles/wk. i also combine 2 for the workouts (e.g. bike+run).