<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Bowstead Performance Coaching blog</title><description>Triathlon and running coaching for people with a job to keep. Olympic, 70.3, Ironman or marathon, 1-on-1 with former pro Mark Bowstead. Auckland based, coaching worldwide.</description><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/</link><item><title>IRONMAN New Zealand on 10 hours a week</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/ironman-new-zealand-10-hours-a-week/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/ironman-new-zealand-10-hours-a-week/</guid><description>The realistic training plan for IRONMAN New Zealand on 10 hours a week: what to cut, what never gets cut, and how the long ride works without 6-hour rides.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:41:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Training for an Ironman with a full-time job</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/training-for-an-ironman-with-a-full-time-job/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/training-for-an-ironman-with-a-full-time-job/</guid><description>Most of my athletes build to a full Ironman on 10 to 14 hours a week around 40 to 60 hour jobs. The weekly shape, the trade-offs and the build length.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:05:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How many training hours do you need for a 70.3?</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/how-many-training-hours-do-you-need-for-a-703/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/how-many-training-hours-do-you-need-for-a-703/</guid><description>8 to 10 hours a week gets a working athlete to a 70.3 finish. Hours by goal, the swim-bike-run split, and what gets cut first when a week shrinks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:01:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does a triathlon coach cost in NZ? (2026)</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/triathlon-coach-cost-nz/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/triathlon-coach-cost-nz/</guid><description>Triathlon coaching in New Zealand costs $200 to $500 a month for 1-on-1. Template plans, squads and coaching compared, with real prices and when to skip it.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:51:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Triathlon coach vs training app: which one do you actually need?</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/triathlon-coach-vs-training-app-which-one-do-you-actually-need/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/triathlon-coach-vs-training-app-which-one-do-you-actually-need/</guid><description>A working triathlon coach compares 1-on-1 coaching with apps like Runna. Costs, trade-offs, and a 60-second self-check to pick what fits your life.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:53:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Training more but getting slower: a runner’s Ironman, and the 36 minutes it cost him</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/training-more-getting-slower-ironman/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/training-more-getting-slower-ironman/</guid><description>A runner doubled his Ironman training load and raced 36 minutes slower on the same course. Why more running was the problem, and the 5 things I’d change.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:33:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to pace a 70.3 bike: what 3 race files from one weekend show</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/how-to-pace-a-703-bike-what-3-race-files-from-one-weekend-show/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/how-to-pace-a-703-bike-what-3-race-files-from-one-weekend-show/</guid><description>Three athletes, one weekend, three power files. What the data shows about pacing the 70.3 bike leg, and where age-groupers give the run away.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:31:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Durability in Endurance Sports: What It Is and Why It Matters</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/durability-in-endurance-sports-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/durability-in-endurance-sports-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/</guid><description>Learn what durability means in triathlon and running, how to measure it using power and pace data, and how to train for it in Zone 2 and beyond.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:22:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Zone 2 training: complete guide for endurance athletes</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/zone-2-training-complete-guide-for-endurance-athletes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/zone-2-training-complete-guide-for-endurance-athletes/</guid><description>What zone 2 training actually is, how to find your own zone from real numbers rather than a formula, and how much of it you need. 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Learn how to optimize volume, intensity, nutrition, &amp; more. Discover why an expert triathlon coach &amp; tools like TrainingPeaks are key to avoiding pitfalls, maximizing your potential, and achieving your race goals. Essential reading for every Triathlon New Zealand athlete.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:18:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Decoding the Triathlon Riddle: An Ex-Pro&apos;s Take on Your Top Training Questions</title><link>https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/triathlon-training-questions-answered/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bowsteadperformancecoaching.com/blog/durability-endurance-sports/triathlon-training-questions-answered/</guid><description>Unlock your triathlon potential! An ex-pro tackles the 3 most Googled **triathlon training** questions, debunking myths and sharing science-backed strategies for **Ironman training plans**. Learn about optimal volume, periodization, and race-day fueling. Discover why a **triathlon coach** and tools like **TrainingPeaks** are vital for success, even for athletes in **Triathlon New Zealand**. Get personalized insights to elevate your performance!</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 15:13:10 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>