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Discussion: Ironman Training
Subject: Ironman Training By: Patrick B. Written on: 2006-06-07 19:25:54 Message: I've run a couple of marathons, and done a few smaller tris (2 sprints, 1 olympic) with another one coming up on Sunday. In the back of my mind, I have always wanted to do an ironman, ever since I saw them on TV, literally crawling toward the finish line, I've wanted to do it. There is no way I can do one this year, I'm not in hte shape i need to be and I have the bar exam in July so my summer is as jam packed as ever. But next year, next year is a possibility. So after the long (and probably unnecessary) introduction, how big of a time commitment is training for one? How long did you start the actual training (as compared with just trying to stay in good shape)? Where did you find a plan? Any insight would be great. thanks! And good luck to all of you who have one coming up.
Subject: RE: Ironman Training By: Glen N. Written on: 2006-06-07 19:43:14 Message: Patrick sounds like you have a good plan now. The big thing I can say is you have to sign up for and ironman about a year out anyway. They fill up so fast. I know there about 300 slots left for AZ ironman 07 all the ones this year are sold out. I'm doing the 07 AZ Ironman and I found a 36 week training guide at triful.com and on this site will be the best ones to follow. good luck on the bar exam
Subject: RE: Ironman Training By: Andrew S. Written on: 2006-06-07 19:51:30 Message: Glen's right Patrick. He and I train together,and have both signed up for IMAZ. Come on out man, somebody here in our club can put you up for a week or so. Save the Hotel expense. Good luck in July, better you than me. A
Subject: RE: Ironman Training By: Patrick B. Written on: 2006-06-08 15:12:51 Message: Thanks for your advice guys, I will look into triful.com and see the AZ ironman for 07. I had originally thought maybe Wisconsin because I'm a midwest (Missouri) guy, but why not make a vacation out of it? I will keep you updated.
Subject: RE: Ironman Training By: Nick M. Written on: 2006-06-09 15:47:18 Message: Patrick, I just did IM Brazil, it was my first Ironman, it was awesome, I never imaged I could do somthing like that. I've been doing sprint and olympic distance triathlons for the past 2 years and now this. We had one person in our group of 6 that had never done a triathlon, only marathons and he was able to finish IM Brazil. The training depends on how well you want to do. I'm from MN, so a lot of the training was indoors for a while. I swam 2 times a week. I biked 2 times a week, a shorter distance and then longer ones on the weekend. The weekend rides started at about 50 miles and then all the way up to 100 miles. I think we only did 2 100 mile bike rides before Brazil. I would do 6-8 miles runs twice a week. I never got past doing a 12 mile run, I hate running. My goal was to finish and I did. I would suggest Brazil, it was very well run race, the course is pretty flat except for one hill on the run and 2 hills on the bike that you have to do twice. I couldn't believe how many first time ironman participants I met down there at the race. As the saying goes, Anything is Possible.
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