Training for or racing an IRONMAN event? Check below for a wide range of resources including Ironman webinars, training tips, race day resources, and guidance from 23-time IRONMAN finisher and IRONMAN U certified Head Coach Chris Navin!
QUICK START RESOURCES:
- TRIDOT – Get a FREE training plan trial through TriDot
- RACE X – Add a race in TriDot to predict your finish time!
- CLUB – Join our 4 STAR CLUB for training support and discounts!
- COACH CHAT – Schedule a free 1-on-1 Consult w/ an Ironman coach!
- HIRE A COACH – Review our PRIVATE COACHING options!
- A.I. CHAT – Try our ASK A COACH (A.I. coach chat)
- SUPERTRI – Enjoy 10% off SuperTri events & free first-timer program!
- SWIM – Schedule a Swim360 assessment or swim lesson with us!
- VO2Max – Book a Tri360, Lactate, or VO2Max test to benchmark fitness!
- RIDE – ride IRONMAN courses by enjoying a discount on ROUVY!
Coach Chris one of Chicago’s most experienced iron-distance triathletes with over 150+ triathlon finishes under his belt, and one of the most experienced IRONMAN U certified coaches, having helped coach over 400 full Iron distance finishers over the past 15 years!

Get a free TriDot training plan trial and see below for additional tips, videos, and resources from Coach Chris and our growing team of coaches from our various supported teams and communities – including the 4 STAR CLUB, TriDot, TEAM TO END AIDS (T2), Chicago Tri Club, University of Chicago Tri Club, BFF Bikes, Supertri First Timer Program, and more!

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY CHAT GROUPS + 4 STAR CLUB!
Don’t miss our event-specific training resources pages like the ROCKFORD 70.3 page and join our many facebook chat groups (e.g. IRONMAN MONTANA and IRONMAN 70.3 ROCKFORD ILLINOIS) for additional support, perks, and discounts – including 10% off SUPERTRI events! For additional “VIP” team discounts, join our MetabolicAthlete 4 STAR CLUB program!

COACHING, METABOLIC TESTING, AND MORE!
For full training support, review our coaching, metabolic testing, TriDot Training Plan, and join our official IRONMAN TRI CLUB by joining the MetabolicAthlete(TM) 4 STAR CLUB membership for VIP team discounts and training resources – including our SwimReady, IronReady, and Ironman Gear Packing checklists!

Want to train for an IRONMAN event in the CHICAGO area?
Join our 4 STAR CLUB, get started with a TriDot training plan, and then learn more about our CHICAGO IRON and SKYLINE SWIM community programs – or schedule a chat with Head Coach Chris Navin for coaching options!
IRONMAN VIDEO LIBRARY & Training Resources:
IRONMAN TRAINING: OFFICIAL KICKOFF WEBINARS
Below are webinars from Coach Chris:
IRONMAN MONTANA
Join our IRONMAN MONTANA facebook group for additional support!
IRONMAN WISCONSIN:
IRONMAN WISCONSIN “Suggested” RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

CHICAGO IRON – Bike Spectating Spot @
tinyurl.com/trimonster-IMWItailgate
IRONMAN WISCONSIN: Bike Course Videos
IRONMAN WISCONSIN COURSE VIDEOS:
IRONMAN QUICK TIP VIDEOS
General and older tip videos:
IRONMAN TEXAS
IRONMAN ARIZONA
IRONMAN FLORIDA
IRONMAN LAKE PLACID
IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
IRONMAN 70.3 ROCKFORD
OTHER VIDEOS
TRI312 VIDEOS
TrainingPeaks Training Guide
Get a free account and connect with Coach Chris on TrainingPeaks to receive a free training plan!
Join the 4 STAR CLUB for ongoing support and review the TRIATHLON GUIDE for additional guidance!
Ironman Checklist (printable)
Use our IRONMAN PACKING CHECKLIST for RACE DAY
Ironman Qualifying Resources
Ironman.coach – coaching resources for Ironman athletes, led by IRONMAN U Certified Coach Chris Navin.
KonaMonster DB – tracking spreadsheet for Ironman Qualification
Qualifier Tracking (Coach Cox) – good website resources and IM list
TriRating.com (by Thorsten Radde) – Course rating analysis, time predictions, and qualification field strength.
Slowtwitch.com – always a handy discussion forum
Endurance-data.com – historic data resources (outdated?)
ObsessedTriathlete.com – defunct analysis website (outdated)
2026 & 2027 Qualification Lists:
https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona/qualifying-events-2026
and
https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona/qualifying-events-2027
Qualification Process:
https://www.ironman.com/about/age-group-qualification


