Have you thought about tackling an Ironman or iron-distance race, but wondered if you have what it takes to reach the finish line? The better question is: Do you have what it takes to reach the starting line?
The time commitment alone is daunting, but the mental commitment necessary to endure the training is arguably the bigger challenge. Check out our handy flowchart to help determine if you are ready to take on an Ironman, or if you might be wading into the deep end too soon without a life jacket wetsuit.
Do It For the Right Reasons. Go to 5. Deep experience in a single sport is solid preparation for an ultra-endurance race like an iron-distance event. As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail. Will you purchase a structured plan , hire a coach , find a free plan online? The decision to hire a coach goes beyond the scope of this article, but consider how the need for training advice will impact your budget. I hope this article gives you some useful factors to consider as you make your decision.
The training and the race are a triumph of the human spirit, and a display of the depth of human determination. It will push your limits, and show you how amazing the human body and mind can be. She enjoys long weekends in the pain cave, races with hills, and hard runs through meandering single track trails with her husband and two dogs.
Maria takes a holistic approach to training that considers physical ability, mental strength, and life-work-training balance. Maria works with endurance athletes of all levels, with the common thread of helping her athletes pursue and achieve their big dreams.
She blogs about her personal experiences in training and racing at www. BY Maria Simone. To determine whether now is the right time for you, consider three basic factors: Lifestyle Athletic experience Costs 1.
Athletic experience You will be more successful, and enjoy the experience much more, if you have a history in some type of endurance-based sport. For your first attempt at the distance, we recommend a course that: Is similar to your available training terrain. For example, if you select a race with hills, can you find access to hills for training — or suitable simulation? No coasting downhill on the flats! George races in and and then won here again in and George Ironman: Course maps of swim, bike, run.
George course is notoriously tough and is known as being one of the most difficult Ironman courses in the world. Sebastian Kienle, winner of the and Ironman George five times and never won. The spectators' guide to the St. George Ironman. George Ironman: Road closures, detours and safe crossing spots. How St. Besides the accolades of completing an Ironman, you also have the opportunity to join a group of individuals that share a similar passion for the outdoors and a healthy active lifestyle.
So, whether you are thinking of doing your first sprint triathlon or curious about doing an Ironman, joining a triathlon club is a great way to meet and learn from others. Related: How to move up to a sprint triathlon. Cam Mitchell December 31,
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