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"If you don't try you never know so why not go big Just make sure you get a good bike fit, are you using tri bars" Erm... No, haha! Haven't been on a bike since last summer. It's on my to do list. | |||
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"Mr here. I took part in triathlon for best part of 20 year's my first race was 1993. Followed by many many more. I only managed 5 ironman distance events mainly due to financial and time restraints or I would have done more. Many assume that a half distance is only half as difficult as a full distance very wrong indeed. My training advice would be swim alot your body can recover fairly quickly from swimming, run smart , running is physically the big one as it takes more out of you so injuries are often the cause of failure so train smart but don't neglect it. Bike bike bike, it's all about the bike. Stay safe train bright, clothing and lighting training on Tri bars puts you in a vulnerable position to take care. Nutrition nutrition nutrition Get your race nutrition sorted so you can eat and drink in race mode. Don't forget regular sports massage and do plenty of core work and flexibility to help reduce injury. But the single biggest piece of advice. Don't overtrain. Training for an Ironman isn't about being as fit as possible come race day, it's about being as fit as possible and actually being able to race rather than rock up fatigued and end up blowing up and taking months to recover. Race day is the icing on the cake just starting is the biggest challenge ,so many things can poo poo race day so getting to the start line fit and injury free is the hardest part. Good luck. " You only managed 5 ironman Don't put yourself down, finishing 1 is an achievement. Once read about 3.8 percent of the world have run a marathon, less than 0.01 percent have finished an ironman. You made a great point, race day should be enjoyed. You have worked so hard to get there, soak it all in this is what the pain persistence and struggle have been for. If you don't mind me asking why did you stop? | |||
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"Mr here. I took part in triathlon for best part of 20 year's my first race was 1993. Followed by many many more. I only managed 5 ironman distance events mainly due to financial and time restraints or I would have done more. Many assume that a half distance is only half as difficult as a full distance very wrong indeed. My training advice would be swim alot your body can recover fairly quickly from swimming, run smart , running is physically the big one as it takes more out of you so injuries are often the cause of failure so train smart but don't neglect it. Bike bike bike, it's all about the bike. Stay safe train bright, clothing and lighting training on Tri bars puts you in a vulnerable position to take care. Nutrition nutrition nutrition Get your race nutrition sorted so you can eat and drink in race mode. Don't forget regular sports massage and do plenty of core work and flexibility to help reduce injury. But the single biggest piece of advice. Don't overtrain. Training for an Ironman isn't about being as fit as possible come race day, it's about being as fit as possible and actually being able to race rather than rock up fatigued and end up blowing up and taking months to recover. Race day is the icing on the cake just starting is the biggest challenge ,so many things can poo poo race day so getting to the start line fit and injury free is the hardest part. Good luck. You only managed 5 ironman Don't put yourself down, finishing 1 is an achievement. Once read about 3.8 percent of the world have run a marathon, less than 0.01 percent have finished an ironman. You made a great point, race day should be enjoyed. You have worked so hard to get there, soak it all in this is what the pain persistence and struggle have been for. If you don't mind me asking why did you stop?" Various injuries wear and tear a lifetime of multi sports and 30+ years in building trade. Also time limitations. And just the expense, triathlon is an expensive sport even just training let alone race costs. | |||
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"Doing an iron distance event next summer - not an Iron Man which are massively over priced because of the brand. I've run marathons and ultras as events, done a few 100+ miles rides with friends and even swum 5k many years ago. Now just to put them all together. I was quite pleased a few weeks back after years of very very little swimming to be able to tick off a mile in the sea with no real issues except chafe from my wetsuit. Its a surf suit not a swim suit so hopefully that will be an easy fix. Mr" It's the putting them all together that's the hard bit. Have you tried a 2 or 3 hour bike, then try and run 5 k it hurts no matter what you do lol It's worth it though to prove to yourself you can do it. Couple of the favourite sayings I've picked up along the way Embrace the suck If at any point during an ironman you start to feel good, don't worry it will soon pass Good luck with your event | |||
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"Mr here. I took part in triathlon for best part of 20 year's my first race was 1993. Followed by many many more. I only managed 5 ironman distance events mainly due to financial and time restraints or I would have done more. Many assume that a half distance is only half as difficult as a full distance very wrong indeed. My training advice would be swim alot your body can recover fairly quickly from swimming, run smart , running is physically the big one as it takes more out of you so injuries are often the cause of failure so train smart but don't neglect it. Bike bike bike, it's all about the bike. Stay safe train bright, clothing and lighting training on Tri bars puts you in a vulnerable position to take care. Nutrition nutrition nutrition Get your race nutrition sorted so you can eat and drink in race mode. Don't forget regular sports massage and do plenty of core work and flexibility to help reduce injury. But the single biggest piece of advice. Don't overtrain. Training for an Ironman isn't about being as fit as possible come race day, it's about being as fit as possible and actually being able to race rather than rock up fatigued and end up blowing up and taking months to recover. Race day is the icing on the cake just starting is the biggest challenge ,so many things can poo poo race day so getting to the start line fit and injury free is the hardest part. Good luck. You only managed 5 ironman Don't put yourself down, finishing 1 is an achievement. Once read about 3.8 percent of the world have run a marathon, less than 0.01 percent have finished an ironman. You made a great point, race day should be enjoyed. You have worked so hard to get there, soak it all in this is what the pain persistence and struggle have been for. If you don't mind me asking why did you stop? Various injuries wear and tear a lifetime of multi sports and 30+ years in building trade. Also time limitations. And just the expense, triathlon is an expensive sport even just training let alone race costs." The expenses is huge once you get into it, people don't realise i thought at the start it's ok don't need to do or get that. Sort of creeps up on you until your already committed. Swim Bike .... run out of money Lol | |||
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"Doing an iron distance event next summer - not an Iron Man which are massively over priced because of the brand. I've run marathons and ultras as events, done a few 100+ miles rides with friends and even swum 5k many years ago. Now just to put them all together. I was quite pleased a few weeks back after years of very very little swimming to be able to tick off a mile in the sea with no real issues except chafe from my wetsuit. Its a surf suit not a swim suit so hopefully that will be an easy fix. Mr It's the putting them all together that's the hard bit. Have you tried a 2 or 3 hour bike, then try and run 5 k it hurts no matter what you do lol It's worth it though to prove to yourself you can do it. Couple of the favourite sayings I've picked up along the way Embrace the suck If at any point during an ironman you start to feel good, don't worry it will soon pass Good luck with your event " Thanks. I've done a few bike/run sessions in the past so know how it's gonna feel on the legs - once I've got past my main running event in Jan I'll start with the brick sessions. Mr | |||
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"5 full Ironman 10 70.3 Raced World championships 70.3 Raced Team GB Unfortunately age has caught up and been injured for nearly 3 years ??" You must of seen the meme If Sister Madonna Buder can finish an ironamn at 82, what's your excuse | |||
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"5 full Ironman 10 70.3 Raced World championships 70.3 Raced Team GB Unfortunately age has caught up and been injured for nearly 3 years ?? You must of seen the meme If Sister Madonna Buder can finish an ironamn at 82, what's your excuse " I will return in 2024 for my 10 yr Ironman Austria appearance. Probably a little behind my 10:03 on the original | |||
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"Going to be doing my first triathlon this year, any recommendations on Tri shorts for women?" Good luck! It depends on the distance, and if you will need to wee part way through! A 1 piece tri suit is often a better choice for the shorter distances. Keeping to Standard/Olympic and Sprint, I've done almost 20 triathlons, never been interested in anything with more than about 13km or run in it though - I'm used to be OK at swimming, decent on the bike, and poor at running. | |||
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