August Ironman Challenge (open)

butters1

Welcome new and returning triathletes!

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

You may modify your mileage goals to suit your specific circumstances (e.g., distance changes, no pool access, goals, etc.) just set and declare those goals at the beginning of the month. It must still be a combination of running/walking, biking, and swimming we all love.

All skill levels welcome! We traditionally have some phenominal tri athletes here and some working toward their first sprint tri's. Feel free to Friend request those you find interesting, alot of support here goes on behind the scenes. Anyone may FR me.

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

*****If you have any upcoming events in August, please list them with your goals, so we can cheer you on!*********

Love this group

butters1

My goals
--Swimming 2.4 Miles
--Biking 112 miles
--Running 35 miles...........upping HM in Oct.

nerdieprofessor

My goals
20 miles swimming
400 miles cycling
26.2 run/walk

I'm entered in an Olympic distance triathlon on August 26th... Whether the plantar fasciitis lets me do it is up for debate.

Cgirlish

I'm in again....
goals
swimming last 2 classes, 3 open water swims(class) masters 2-3 times a week starting mid month
bike 112
run 26.2

hope to make it running this month was a little short the past 2 months

heybales

My goal - Ironman distance. 2.4 / 112 / 26.2

Event - Total - Did - Left
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Swim - 2.4 - 0 - 2.4
Bike - 112 - 0 - 112
Run - 26.2 - 0 - 26.2

pkfrankel

I accept the challenge. Swim 2.4, Bike 112, Run 26.2

8/1 swam 1500 meters = .93 miles

leilaphoenix

My Goal
The Ironman no mods
--Swimming 2.4 Miles
--Biking 112 miles
--Running 26.2 miles

mnishi

Alright, I'm in! The only tough part for me will be the bike but I can do it!

SelkieDiver

I'm in for the full:
--Swimming 2.4 Miles
--Biking 112 miles
--Running 26.2 miles

Today, swimming. 2200m so 1.375 miles. Looks like I'll knock the swimming off by the end of this week - I have 2 open water swims this weekend. LOL!

AngelofMusic13

Okay, so I'm bumping up running and swimming for the month!

Goals:

Run: 35
Bike: 112
Swim: 4

ka97

Planning to be in, but first gotta test out the hamstring this weekend. Will set my goals after that.

heybales

My goal - Ironman distance. 2.4 / 112 / 26.2

8/1 - Run 4.24

Event - Total - Did - Left
__________________
Swim - 2.4 - 0 - 2.4
Bike - 112 - 0 - 112
Run - 26.2 - 4.24 - 21.96

dinos

My goals for August:

--Swimming 12 Miles
--Biking 53.6 miles. This is intentionally low, I'll be on holidays without the bike
--Hiking 75 miles. Side goals to climb over 3.000 meters (elevation gain) and post a few pics.

This should probably take me about 40-42 hours.

jillystjohn

I'm headed to Louisville for Ironman Kentucky in 3 wks so I accept the challenge and my plan is to knock it out in one day!

SelkieDiver

This morning's brick: Bike 10, Run 3

Event - Total - Did - Left
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Swim - 2.4 - 1.3- 1.1
Bike - 112 - 10 - 102
Run - 26.2 - 3.0 - 23.2

After a week and a half of no running due to a pulled calf it felt WONDERFUL to put my shoes back on and hit the pavement!

butters1

Off the starting block:
8-1 6 miles bike
8-2 30.4 miles bike


Totals to date
--Swimming 0 (goal 2.4 Miles )
--Biking 36.4 (goal 112 miles)
--Running 0 (goal 35 miles)

butters1

I'm headed to Louisville for Ironman Kentucky in 3 wks so I accept the challenge and my plan is to knock it out in one day!

Awesomeness in action!

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Nerdie- yeah on your upcoming Oly!

& Dinos- wow what a holiday -that sounds great!

heybales

My goal - Ironman distance. 2.4 / 112 / 26.2

8/2 - Bike 12.75, Swim 0.63

Event - Total - Did - Left
__________________
Swim - 2.4 - 0.63 - 1.77
Bike - 112 - 12.72 - 99.28
Run - 26.2 - 4.24 - 21.96

SelkieDiver

Today is a (much needed) rest day before a long tough weekend of training. So I remain at:

Event - Total - Did - Left
__________________
Swim - 2.4 - 1.3 - 1.1
Bike - 112 - 10 - 102
Run - 26.2 - 3.0 - 23.2

ironmom77

I'm in for the Ironman distance again. Also, I have a Sprint Tri coming up on 8/11. Hoping to beat last year's time.

ironmom77

I'm headed to Louisville for Ironman Kentucky in 3 wks so I accept the challenge and my plan is to knock it out in one day!

FANTASTIC!! I hope to compete in this one next year. How did you train? Please, please please let me know how it went!

IronmanPanda

This is my peak month for my HIM in September so hopefully I can hit most of my goals.

Bike: 600 miles
Run: 166 Miles
Swim: 16 miles

butters1

8-1 6 miles bike
8-2 30.4 miles bike
8-3 1 mile swim


Totals to date
--Swimming 1 (goal 2.4 Miles )
--Biking 36.4 (goal 112 miles)
--Running 0 (goal 35 miles)

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Good luck in your sprint next week ironmom!

butters1

8-1 6 miles bike
8-2 30.4 miles bike
8-3 1 mile swim
8-4 8 miles run/walk intervals. flat.


Totals to date
--Swimming 1 (goal 2.4 Miles )
--Biking 36.4 (goal 112 miles)
--Running 8 (goal 35 miles)

jillystjohn

I'll gladly provide some post race IMKY intel. This will be my second Ironman. I did Lake Placid in 2010 and had both my knees fully reconstructed in 2011 so I'm not expecting a stellar run but I can share any details you think might be helpful for your 2013 date with 4th street live.
Good luck on the 11th!

meerkat70

Running:
Wed 6.7 miles
Thurs 4.1 miles
Saturday 11 miles

Cycling
Thursday 7.76 miles

Swimming nil pois :-)

jms3533

My goal for the August Ironman Challenge:

--Swimming 4 Miles
--Biking 120 miles
--Running 50 miles

I have registered for my first sprint triathlon, scheduled for October 7th.

To-date, as of 8-1-12:

Swim: .5 miles
Bike: 21 miles
Run: 6 miles

IronmanPanda

Totals to date:

Bike: 102.38/600 miles
Run: 13.04/166 Miles
Swim: .62/16 miles

I really need to get on the ball with my swims. :grumble:

heybales

My goal - Ironman distance. 2.4 / 112 / 26.2

8/4 - Bike 36

Event - Total - Did - Left
__________________
Swim - 2.4 - 0.63 - 1.77
Bike - 112 - 48.72 - 63.28
Run - 26.2 - 4.24 - 21.96

butters1

8-1 6 miles bike
8-2 30.4 miles bike
8-3 1 mile swim
8-4 8 miles run/walk intervals. flat.
8-5 6 miles exercise bike


Totals to date
--Swimming 1 (goal 2.4 Miles )
--Biking 42.4 (goal 112 miles)
--Running 8 (goal 35 miles)

heybales

My goal - Ironman distance. 2.4 / 112 / 26.2

8/5 - Bike 36.6 (yep, no time for 70, so double days)

Event - Total - Did - Left
__________________
Swim - 2.4 - 0.63 - 1.77
Bike - 112 - 85.32 - 48.72
Run - 26.2 - 4.24 - 21.96

Yep, bike will be done first, training for century, but perhaps half-ironman too.