May Ironman Challenge (open group)

butters1

Welcome new and returning triathletes!

The challenge is to complete Ironman Triathlon mileage in the 31 days of May
--Running/ Walking 26.2 miles
--Biking 112 miles
--Swimming 2.4 Miles

We'll use this forum all month to log and report our mileage. You can log daily or weekly-- whatever keeps you motivated!

You may modify your mileage goals to suit your specific circumstances (e.g., no bike, no pool access, goals, etc.) but you must SET and declare those goals at the beginning of the month, and it must still be a combination of running/walking, biking, and swimming we all love. All skill levels welcome!



Love this group

butters1

My may goals = traditional.

crux

Woot! :drinker:

Love, love love this challenge! Well I should seeing as I'm training for the real thing :laugh:

Ok goals for May....

15 miles swimming.
400 miles biking.
100 miles running.

I hope we get loads of people joining this month! Set your own goals, you don't have to do mega milage just what you can do. As long as its enjoyable then all's :glasses:

Feel free to add me as well if your not already in my list!

Chris

rachel5576

this sounds like fun! I am walk/running 26.2 on the 5th so I'll up the walk/running goals for myself

--Running/ Walking 75
--Biking 112 miles
--Swimming 2.4 Miles

IronmanPanda

Sure why not.

12 miles swimming
600 miles cycling
100 miles running

engineman312

ok... i'm in.

how do you track swimming mileage in the open water??

IronmanPanda

I know how I do it... I don't know how you'd do it. Do you have buoys or markers in your open water swim area?

engineman312

I know how I do it... I don't know how you'd do it. Do you have buoys or markers in your open water swim area?

there are some wave breakers set up, about 0.1 miles apart. i guess if i swim it back and forth five times, that'll be roughly half a mile.

i used google maps to measure it out.

alliesun53

awesome!

Goals for May:
Swimming: 6.0 miles
Biking: 50 miles
Running/walking: 26.2 miles

Left swimming and biking the same. I'm hoping to actually meet a bike goal at some point. Upped the run. Not much, but I met it in April...so I'm going to push a little harder.

butters1

Welcome to the new and returning! Off to a great start!

I would also like to encourage you to friend request those you would like to get to know better. There are lots of inspiring people here, and alot of the great things related to this thread go on behind the scences. Love this group

Anyone is welcome to FR me.

cornerofgreystreet

I would love to join. I am doing my first sprint tri in June. Here are my goals:

Swim: 8 miles
Bike: 80 miles
Run: 50 miles

Happy to be a part of the group!

hmgarcia83

i am game but the pool where is live doesnt open till memorial day we will see how it goes

janf15

FWIW ... I will be going to CA on Thursday to participate in the long course (half ironman distance) at the Wildflower triathlon. I like the idea of the challenge. Good luck to all of you.

Squidgeypaws007

Hey, does anyone mind if I have a pop at this? I'd love to train for a triathalon at some point, this could be a good way to start.

I'm a complete newb, so I'll just go with the standard plan if that's ok with everyone:

-Running/ Walking 26.2 miles
-Biking 112 miles
-Swimming 2.4 Miles

Can we change our goals mid-month if circumstances change? (e.g. we do more swimming than we think we will etc)

trijoe

The last time I was on this thread (a few months ago - I'm such a slacker!!!), I shot for 1.5IM's. This is a pretty good goal, so I'm going to shoot for it again.

Swim: 3.6M
Bike: 168M
Run: 39.3M

And... we're...

Oh wait, this doesn't start till Tuesday. Okay, see you then!


OH!!! And to Squidgeypaws? You can do anything you want on this thread. You can set any goals you want, change your goals midway if you want, heck you can even show up and post silly things just to post silly things. However, my guess is, it'd be best to actually post some numbers while posting silly things... Truth be told, I've missed my numbers more often than I've hit them. And here I am again... So... Welcome! Enjoy your stay! Have fun!

Newbs are so cool. They're just the coolest!

TriJoe.

trimom10

Oh this sounds fun. Count me in for traditional distance. My first sprint tri of the season and half marathon is in June, so I'll definitely be logging miles.

Squidgeypaws007

Hey, thanks Trijoe!! I shall try to ensure all silly things come with some numbers

Haha, ah well, I do try ;P Very excited to be trying for this challenge!

trigrrl

i'm moving into my new place on may 5 so i'm hoping to find a gym asap!
count me in for the ironman distance

2.4
112
26.2

i'm hopeful my bike arrives soon ( being shipped to aus , just waiting on the container )!

ooOOooGravy

Im back for some more this month...

Same targets as last month (which i was short on), I am again aiming high, but thats part of the fun

Swim 3 Miles
Bike 140 Miles
Run 60 Miles

volleypc

I am in this month.

Swim 4 Miles
Bike 15 Hours (Most is on an indoor trainer so easier for me to keep up with hours)
Run 30 Miles

carolinagirl7

I missed you all last month! Look like you all did great!
Mostly "recovered" from SI joint stuff...I am ready to go this month :happy:


May goals

Walking 26.2 miles
Swimming 12000yards (6.8 miles)
Cycling/Spinning 60 miles-decreased as this seems to flair my SI joint the most! Just glad I have clearance for shorter rides now!

ooOOooGravy

Let's kick my month off...

1/5 Bike 19.27

Total (Target)
Swim 0 (3) Miles
Bike 19.27 (140) Miles
Run 0 (60) Miles

Enjoy all!

butters1

oops.. 3 miles jog/mostly walk for me today. resting up.

engineman312

swim- 0
bike- 0
run- 3.55 miles

3dogsrunning

Ok, fINALLY back. I have no idea how I will do but I will go for the almost ironman. Not sure how the biking will go so I will halve it.

-Running/ Walking 26.2 miles
-Biking 56 miles
-Swimming 2.4 Miles


Today - 3 mile run.

Carlton_Banks

My goals for May
Swim: 1 mile
Bike: 200 miles
Run: 70 miles

May-01 Biked 38.6 miles

IronmanPanda

Sure why not.

12 miles swimming
600 miles cycling
100 miles running

I'll probably adjust my goals as I forgot about my 2 races this month

5/1 - Bike 41.2 miles.

IronmanPanda

12 miles swimming
600 miles cycling
100 miles running

5/1 - Bike 41.2 miles
5/2 - Swim 1/2 mile, Run 6.2 miles

crux

2nd May - 21 mile bike, 3.5 mile run.

Totals
Swim = 0.0 miles
Bike = 21 miles
Run = 3.5 miles

scott091501

My goals for May are to execute the workouts my coach puts in front of me and to up the pace I can operate at in my HR zones:

So far:

Swim: 2700 yards
Bike: 18.67 miles
Run: 8.3 miles

dane11235813

i'm modifying my goals this month to give me something more realistic

Swim - 2 km
Bike - 100 km
Run - 100 km

going to try to get outside more this month and run instead of spending too much time on the spin bike at the gym

good luck everyone!!!