How to train for the Ironman triathlon

[jmcoreymv]

Seems like it would be fun. Anybody have any training tips or a schedule I could follow?

 

[brigden]

Tip #1: Step away from the computer.

 

[fatbaby]

Is this the one where you run for 20 miles, swim for 5 miles, then bike for 50 miles?

 

[austin316]

You shouldn't be watching MTVs "Made."

 

[jmcoreymv]

No its swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles. run 26 miles.

 

[Entity]

Training for the Ironman? That's one hell of a challenge.

http://www.geekfitness.com/forums/

We've talked a bit about the Accenture Chicago Triathalon there, but that isn't quite the Ironman. I'm sure we could cook up some advice for ya though... (well, I couldn't, but some of the users there could)

Rob

 

[jmcoreymv]

Thanks entity.

 

[RBlount]

Best information that I have found for training for Tri's:

Trinewbies

If has various training programs for various lengths of Tri's. Sprint, International/Olympic, and 1/2 and Full Ironmans.

Be forwarned, the training for an IM is supposed to be intense. I would recommend that you train for and run in a shorter distance first.

I am current training for the Chicago Tri in two weeks. It will be may second tri.

-Rob

P.S. I met a Triathlete out swimming one day, and he described Tri's as "as addictive as Coke, but only more expensive." I am beginning to believe it.

 

[RBlount]

Originally posted by: fatbaby
Is this the one where you run for 20 miles, swim for 5 miles, then bike for 50 miles?

IM Distance:

Swim 2.5 miles
Bike 112 miles
Run 26.2 Miles (full marathon)

 

[tnitsuj]

YOu should start with a mini triathlon or half triathlon. That's what I did. Much easier, and gets you ready for the big dog.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I have done a couple of International distance triathlons and they were fun, but I honestly can't imagine doing an Ironman. My hats off to you if you succeed, but don't take it lightly - this is an insanely challenging event.

 

[dolph]

i was told by someone training for the ironman in hawaii that swimming is first because if it came after one of the other legs, you would die . any competition where the order of the events is literally of life or death importance sounds like fun to me! good luck!

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: brigden
Tip #1: Step away from the computer.

i've had a dastardly smirk on my face since i read that

 

[wfbberzerker]

bah, the swimming part would be easy for me... dunno about the biking tho...

 

[Miramonti]

I've been preparing for triathlons for years now.
I do the carbo loading regularly but at some point tho gotta get started on the rest of the training tho.

 

[MustangSVT]

Originally posted by: brigden
Tip #1: Step away from the computer.

tip #2: dont ask geeks

 

[Mallow]

Beer and Potato chips.

 

[Ocuflox]

trinewbies