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Journey to an Ironman

TylerJ76
TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
For those that have done an Ironman or are training from one, could you give me insight as to how long before you decided to do one? I know that it is on my radar in the next few years.

Here is my schedule:

2012-2 Sprints 1 Olympic
2013-2-3 Sprints, 1 70.6, 1-2 Olympics
2014-Ironman

Realistic?
Or am I rushing something that shouldn't be rushed?

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  • volleypc
    volleypc Posts: 134 Member
    Very doable. Do you what IM race you want to do? Many are in the fall (easier to train for in many places around the country). If a fall race I would add another HIM and Oly in there.
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Not rushing at all. I just caution that you know the commitment you are making. 4-6 months of having a part time job essentially. I wouldn't necessarily pick a fall one for my first because I live in Houston and training through the summer would suck..... a lot.
  • freezerburn2012
    freezerburn2012 Posts: 273 Member
    That's similar to what my journey to Ironman was like.
  • rob_v
    rob_v Posts: 270 Member
    Same here. Did a 1/2 last year. Training for a full now. Good luck!
  • ironholgs
    ironholgs Posts: 46 Member
    Not rushing at all, I went from my first sprint to my first Ironman in 11 months....granted that's not a normal path but I've done 4 now in 5 years and never looked back.

    You need the support fo loved ones though as the training hours are immense, it can put a strain on everyday life if you don't have that support.

    Good luck.
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