Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Leeds, United Kingdom
165 days until race day
IRONMAN Leeds takes place in Leeds, United Kingdom as an full-distance IRONMAN race. Athletes face an open-water lake swim, followed by a demanding bike course with significant climbing and a hilly and demanding run course.
Lake
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Hilly
180 km / 112 mi
Hilly
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Train in open water to get comfortable with freshwater lake conditions and mass starts.
Prioritize climbing-specific bike workouts with sustained efforts at threshold to prepare for the demanding elevation.
Prioritize hill training and practice managing effort on steep climbs to save energy for the entire run course.
Practice your race-day fueling plan in training, including electrolytes and calories, to avoid GI issues over 140.6 miles.
Transition's AI coach builds a training plan specifically adapted for this course. Your plan accounts for the lake swim conditions, the hilly bike terrain, and the hilly run profile — so you show up on race day fully prepared.
Your plan adjusts weekly based on your progress, recovery, and schedule changes.
Workouts target the exact demands of this course's swim, bike, and run profiles.
Nutrition rehearsal, taper optimization, and pacing strategy built into your plan.
“Transition has helped me improve my Ironman training more than any other method I've encountered in my triathlon journey. It's incredibly precise and personalized.”
Carlos Rebelo — Triathlete
Our AI-powered ironman plan adapts to your fitness, schedule, and this specific course. Start training smarter today.
View IRONMAN PlanTraining for IRONMAN Leeds requires a structured plan that addresses the specific course demands: a lake swim, hilly bike, and hilly run. Transition's AI coach builds a personalized plan that adapts to your fitness level and progressively prepares you for these exact conditions.
IRONMAN Leeds takes place in Leeds, United Kingdom as an full-distance IRONMAN race. Athletes face an open-water lake swim, followed by a demanding bike course with significant climbing and a hilly and demanding run course. The race takes place in Leeds, United Kingdom and attracts athletes from around the world.
Most athletes need 24-30 weeks of dedicated training for a full IRONMAN. This allows sufficient time for base building, race-specific preparation, and a proper taper. Transition's AI coach can create a plan that fits your timeline and current fitness.
