What is a brick workout for?

A brick joins two disciplines in one session, most often cycling and running. Its purpose can be transition practice, a controlled change in effort or a race rehearsal. State that purpose before choosing the duration. Keep the run appropriate to the whole training week; adding a hard run to every ride is not a plan.

Does the run always need to be long?

No. A short, easy run can teach the opening rhythm after cycling without turning the day into another major session. A longer rehearsal serves a different purpose.

What should I measure?

Compare the planned and actual effort, your fueling and how the opening run settles. Speed alone cannot tell you whether the bike effort was appropriate.

How do I recover?

Review the total load from both disciplines and the following day. The next session should reflect what you completed, rather than what the calendar expected.

Where does this guidance come from?

See the source below for the underlying rules or evidence. Practical training advice should be adapted to your experience and circumstances.

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Breno Melo

Boston endurance coach since 2015. RRCA, USA Triathlon and TrainingPeaks Level 2 certified. Background & experience.

Published 11 October 2026. Editorial source check: 11 October 2026. Personal coaching review has not been represented as completed.

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