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Hi
I'm laid up after an op and very bored 
So thought i would see how many of you are into triathlon.
What distance are you into
Sprint
Olympic
70.3
140.6
I'm training for Switzerland next year 140.6 been put off for two years so hopefully 3rd times a charm
Any training or racing tips or hacks welcome
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over a year ago
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"Have you been to any events etc
watch out it gets very addictive and very expensive trust me ask my better half  "
I've done lots of running events and I've done an aquathlon but that's it. Probably bitten off more than I can chew! |
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over a year ago
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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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Ermm you really need to get on a bike then for your bums sake 
Takes a little while for your thighs and soft tissue(yes that soft tissue female or male) to get used to being sat on for long rides.
Happy to offer any advice if you want |
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Hi OP. I’m not into fitness really but I went to watch the Ironman in Tenby a few years ago and it was one of the best weekends I’ve been to. Absolutely inspirational and a hell of a crack too. The start when they played the Welsh national anthem and then thunderstruck kicked in was something I’ll always remember. Tip my hat to all you triathlon athletes  |
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The best part for me is everyone is so friendly and wants you to do your best
Never met a friendlier group of people, although saying that the washing machine at the start can be a little competitive lol |
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A couple of Olympic distances this year. Next year a half and full IM. Looking at Finland for the full distance. Eastbourne also has a decent non branded full distance event.
I live near to the IM Uk course and have cycled the full distance.
Swam Coniston IM distance a couple of months ago.
There are a couple of triathlon swingers out there, but we need more for post race entertainment!
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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.
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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.
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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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Hmmm not sure if this is worth contributing but.
I enjoy MudRuns and while most are 12-14km I did one called Pain and Suffering once which involved a 13 mile course, then a 15km course then a 5km course to finish.
Was the only one I've ever thought about quitting as the pacing was really off and never once got into a stride. |
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Pair of retired triathletes here (clue in our profile name) unfortunately retirements are due to injury rather than choice. Competed in all distances from sprint up to full distance 140.6.
We had a great time training and racing, now it’s all about the bike, road, gravel, audax and bike packing |
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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.
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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
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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.
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Rubbish swimmer so only do island sports.
Did a 40k bike and 10k run dualthlon for a work thing the other year at Dorney Lake. Done a few 50/60 mile bike rides and ran the London marathon the other week  |
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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
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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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