With multiple IRONMAN victories and a reputation for delivering some of the fastest bike legs in women’s triathlon, Lucy has become known for her meticulous approach to preparation.
Training smart, she insists, is just as important as training hard. Every session needs a purpose, every effort needs to count, and the technology she relies on needs to work flawlessly when it matters most.
The Tools Critical to Her Training
The foundation of Lucy’s training sits in her home pain cave, where the Wahoo KICKR indoor training ecosystem has become central to her preparation. Indoor training isn’t simply a backup plan for bad weather, it’s where race-winning fitness is built. The KICKR RUN and KICKR BIKE PRO allow her to execute structured running and cycling workouts with exactness, hitting specific pace and power targets without the variables that come with outdoor elements.
The consistency matters because elite triathlon is decided by margins. The KICKR indoor cycling ecosystem connected to Zwift removes the guesswork, automatically adjusting resistance so Lucy can focus entirely on the effort itself. No worrying about distractions, no chasing numbers on shifting terrain. Just pure, focused work that builds the physiological adaptations she needs for race day.
The ability to replicate race-specific efforts in a controlled environment has transformed how Lucy approaches key training blocks. During base season, she logs long, steady efforts that build aerobic capacity. As competition approaches, the sessions grow sharper and more specific. High-intensity intervals that mirror the exact demands of racing. Brick sessions where she transitions immediately to running with KICKR RUN teach her body to handle the brutal shift from bike to marathon.
Race Day Execution
When it’s time to compete, Lucy’s Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3 becomes her command center on the bike. After months of preparation, race day demands flawless execution, and the GPS bike computer delivers exactly what she needs. Clean, customizable data screens showing only the metrics that matter at the moment. Reliable GPS and navigation provide confidence when on unfamiliar courses.
During an IRONMAN, Lucy can’t afford to think about her bike computer. She needs it to simply work while she focuses on pacing strategy, nutrition timing, and managing her effort across 112 miles. The BOLT’s intuitive interface means she can glance down and instantly process the information she needs without breaking her rhythm or losing focus on the race unfolding around her.
The integration with her training data matters too. The power targets she’s hitting on race day aren’t guesses. They’re the result of months of testing and refinement on the KICKR Smart Bike, validated through outdoor rides tracked on her ELEMNT GPS Bike Computer. When Lucy commits to a specific wattage through a challenging section of the bike course, she does so with complete confidence because she’s done the work and has the data to prove it.
Understanding the Body’s Signals
While power data drives her cycling training, Lucy also relies on the Wahoo TRACKR HEART RATE monitor to understand the full picture of her training load and recovery. Heart rate provides the physiological feedback that complements power metrics. It tells her when she’s fresh and ready to push hard, and when fatigue is accumulating and recovery is needed.
During threshold work, heart rate validates that she’s generating the intended stimulus. During easy recovery sessions, it keeps her honest about staying aerobic. The combination of power and heart rate data gives Lucy and her coaches a complete view of how her body is responding to training stress.
Inside the Journey
The new film “Wahoo Presents: Lucy Charles-Barclay” offers an intimate look at what it takes to compete at the highest level of triathlon. It captures the dedication required during grueling training blocks, the strategic planning behind race-day execution, and the moments of doubt that every athlete faces regardless of their achievements. The film tells the powerful story of grit, glory, and pushing the limits of human endurance. She’s achieved her dream, silenced the doubt, and now she’s ready to prove there’s even more in her.
Chasing What’s Possible
“As I’ve matured and developed as an athlete, I’ve realized it’s not just about winning — it’s about on that given day, giving your best performance.” – Lucy Charles-Barclay
As Lucy continues to push the boundaries of women’s triathlon, her focus remains on continuous improvement. Every training session contributes to the larger goal of standing atop the podium at the world’s most prestigious races. Her partnership with Wahoo reflects a shared commitment to providing athletes with tools that transform training from guesswork into science, from effort into measurable results – all with the goal of building a better athlete.
Lucy’s story demonstrates what becomes possible when talent meets preparation, when technology serves purpose, and when an athlete refuses to settle for anything less than their best.
