Saturday, April 18, 2026 · The Woodlands, TX, United States
45 days until race day
IRONMAN Texas takes place in The Woodlands, TX, United States as an full-distance IRONMAN race. Athletes face an open-water lake swim, followed by a flat bike course suited for time-trialing and a rolling run course with gentle hills.
Lake
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Flat
180 km / 112 mi
Rolling
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Train in open water to get comfortable with freshwater lake conditions and mass starts.
Dial in your aero position and practice holding steady power output, since this flat course rewards consistent effort.
Include hilly runs in your training to prepare for the rolling terrain and practice adjusting effort on inclines.
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 flat bike terrain, and the rolling 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 Texas requires a structured plan that addresses the specific course demands: a lake swim, flat bike, and rolling run. Transition's AI coach builds a personalized plan that adapts to your fitness level and progressively prepares you for these exact conditions.
IRONMAN Texas takes place in The Woodlands, TX, United States as an full-distance IRONMAN race. Athletes face an open-water lake swim, followed by a flat bike course suited for time-trialing and a rolling run course with gentle hills. The race takes place in The Woodlands, TX, United States 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.
