Search
shop

Train with Karl Alexander on Zwift

This weeks TRI247 Winter Series Group Workout on Zwift will be hosted by Team ERDINGER Alkoholfrei athlete, Karl Alexander
Chief Correspondent
Last updated -

TRI247 Winter Series #12 – Train with Karl Alexander

Wednesday, 28th February 7.00pm UK time (GMT) on Zwift

(ZWIFT MOBILE LINK >>> http://zwift.com/events/view/45416)

The week’s TRI247 Winter Series group workout on Zwift will be lead by Team ERDINGER Alkoholfrei athlete and regular TRI247 contributor, Karl Alexander.

Karl has been a regular feature at or near the top of many domestic events in recent years, with a particular focus on the Outlaw races from OSB Events.

Karl Alexander

Winning the Outlaw Half in Nottingham for the first time in 2015, Karl returned to Holme Pierrepont 12 months later to win what would be an epic race by just eight seconds, overtaking Simon George within sight of the finish line.

Outlaw Half Nottingham 2016: Karl Alexander and Simon George
Outlaw Half Nottingham 2016: Karl Alexander and Simon George

A bike crash ruled out any chances of attempting a three-peat in 2017, leaving Karl hungry and motivated for the upcoming season. The Outlaw Half is most certainly on his schedule this year!

Karl is also a previous winner of The Gauntlet at Hever Castle, has finished second at the full-distance Bastion at the same venue along with many other top results on his C.V. With a strong background in cycling before he switched to triathlon, he is normally seen moving fast through the field once he reaches T1.

Karl Alexander at the Outlaw Triathlon
Photo: https://gbimagesphotography.wixsite.com/gbimagesphotography

Here are the details on Karl’s VO 2 The Max workout:

Karl Alexander Zwift TRI247 Winter Series

[You can set yourself a reminder on Zwift here: http://zwift.com/events/view/45416]

(As with our other events to date (Lucy Charles | Lucy Gossage | Lionel Sanders | Joe Skipper | John Levison | Ruth Purbrook | Tim Don Reece Barclay | Paul Shanley, we will publish the Zwift Custom Workout file from the session after the event, so that you can also do the session in your own time).

Joining Instructions:

The workout will begin promptly at 7.00pm UK time, Wednesday 28th February 2018. It is worth logging in 10 or 15 minutes before the session to make sure you are set up and ready to go, where you will be able to warm up in the virtual ‘holding pen’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNTXAkky4qE

Look for the TRI247 Winter Series event in the list on the right of the screen once you have paired your sensors. Click to JOIN and you will be taken to the start line ready to begin the workout.

Make sure you have set your FTP level correctly before you join the workout as all the intervals are based on a percentage of FTP so it is important to get that right. If in doubt, dial the FTP number down 10 or 20 watts as it is better to finish the session than to feel like it is too challenging.

If you have never used Zwift before but don’t want to miss out, head to the Zwift support page for tips on how to get the most out of your setup.

After the session head over to the TRI247 Facebook page for some post ride chat.

Zwift Group Rides: TRI247 Winter Series

The cool thing about a group workout on Zwift is that varying levels of ability can ride together in a group and all finish the session together having done the same relative effort, even if the actual watts are significantly different. It is not a race, but a shared goal to get a good session in the training log.

John Levison
Written by
John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
Discover more
TRI247 podcast p/b Challenge Family episode 2
Go behind the scenes at Challenge Roth with the latest episode of the TRI247 podcast
Cadomotus Chronos triathlon cycling shoes
The triathlon cycling shoe that promises a 10-watt saving: Cadomotus Chronos Aero triathlon cycling shoes review
Challenge Family Roth
Five things you need to know about the Challenge Roth bike course
Challenge St. Pölten 2024 - image credit Jose Luis Hourcade / Challenge Family
Expert swim coach on the three most common swim mistakes age group triathletes make (and how to fix them!)
TRI-FIT VANGUARD tri suit review
The entry-level tri suit with a serious amount of performance for the price point – TRI-FIT VANGUARD review
latest News
Kat Matthews IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Taupo New Zealand 2024
WATCH LIVE: IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea as Kat Matthews bids for win on home roads
Leonie Periault wins WTCS Hamburg 2025
WTCS Hamburg 2025 women’s results: Periault outruns Olympic champ Beaugrand for gold
Matt Hauser repeat win WTCS Hamburg 2025
WTCS Hamburg 2025 men’s results: Aussie Matt Hauser rules again as he takes big step to first world title
Matt Hauser wins WTCS Hamburg 2025
WATCH AGAIN: WTCS Hamburg 2025 as Hauser and Periault notch brilliant wins
Olympic bronze medallist almost called it quits ahead of Challenge Roth debut but now “exactly where I’m supposed to be”
triathlon on your terms
Never miss out with our triathlon alerts & digest. Get a dose of adventure & inspiration with Boundless.
The 247 Group

The home of endurance sports

Share to...