shawnvan Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 You know when you know - a bit like Wyatt said. It really depends on your aspirations on the day and how the day works out. Some want to finish, some want pb's some do not want to walk. Each time (and I have done >5) I just really try to train as much as I can fit in as consistently as I can from October onward. 3 of each if possible a week. Depending on your personal strengths and time, I would say focus on those, but I try 1 long ride (max 6hrs) and 1 long run never more than 35k's really. Train on tired legs and don't over complicate things. Your training seems fine at the moment - stay consistent, healthy and enjoy it mostly. Swimming is great for overall condition and recovery. With limit training time I find the big difference between 70.3 and full the pain on the run and nutrition. When you stand on that beach it is awesome (whilst sh!tting yourself) - one the day you take it one leg at a time. Best thing you will do in a long time. Probably the best advice so far. Sometimes we overcomplicate things, me included.
SwissVan Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 So bietjie mal. Nope, just a noob who fell out of his canoe
sluiper Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 As a matter of interest, what % do you end up on the run / overall after your top 25% bike? Sure, agree that if you're just aiming to finish 160km is enough, but if you want a decent run more biking is needed. The last few Ironman events I ended up in about the same position, give or take a few. I'm not a great runner (probably because I don't like it much), so not losing too many positions on the run is good enough for me. My first full Ironman I overcooked the bike horribly and ended up losing 350 places on the run. As they say: no such thing as a good bike when you can't run afterwards.
NotSoBigBen Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Leppin at Hartebeesport?LOL we must have passed each other somewhere along the line there.A few other hubbers where there including BigBen I believe Do u have the the results sheets from those days, would love to get a copy just to remind me how sleg my running was in those daysI did 91-2000, also did my fair share of swimming despite having entered the canoe every time .... I probably have results for most of them around but no way I'm unpacking those boxes.
pista Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 So, the plan was to get to Ironman in three years starting 2012. Long time, yes, but I started as a ex-smoker and 18kg overweight. Plus I'm not blessed with the most pliable gene composition. I went through the shorter races and have now done a couple of 70.3s and survived/finished spectacularly in the middle of the pack. I'll do two more in the next three months. I started an Ironman training plan a few months ago and decided that the time to pull the trigger would be after I ran my first marathon which was supposed to be in October. However, I got sick and normal life happened which forced me to postpone the marathon to 20 Dec. Problem is, there are only 600 IM entries left and I don't know if I'll have the luxury of waiting to see if I can do the marathon and come out intact on the other side. I don't really fancy committing R10k in entry+flights+accommodation only to not get it all together before race day. I'm not worried about the swimming. I just rode the One-Tonner (163km) and if it wasn't for a mechanical which forced me to overspent chasing a group from dead last position it would've been a relatively easy ride (in maybe 5:40 - 6:00). I'm currently on a 25km weekly long run @ 6min/km. I'm confident that I'll get to doing the swimming and biking distances with relative ease by end 2014. I don't know what it takes to progress from 25km to 42.2km, and I have no idea on what it takes to put the three together... Am I just neurotic? When did you know you could do it? Did it work out in the end?You enter.You train.You pitch up at thé .You start and do your best and during thé race.Hopefuly you take home à shirt and pritty medal.
Seeker911 Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 You should be able to do it easily based on your info. Let me break it down for you: If your swim takes 1h30, and you ride 7h, with transition time of say 30 minutes (should be quicker) you have 8 hours to do the 42.2km. You can basically walk it and still finish. So when you entering? Sounds like you could even have a quick nap in T2 and have your legs massaged
Seeker911 Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 You know when you know - a bit like Wyatt said. It really depends on your aspirations on the day and how the day works out. Some want to finish, some want pb's some do not want to walk. Each time (and I have done >5) I just really try to train as much as I can fit in as consistently as I can from October onward. 3 of each if possible a week. Depending on your personal strengths and time, I would say focus on those, but I try 1 long ride (max 6hrs) and 1 long run never more than 35k's really. Train on tired legs and don't over complicate things. Your training seems fine at the moment - stay consistent, healthy and enjoy it mostly. Swimming is great for overall condition and recovery. With limit training time I find the big difference between 70.3 and full the pain on the run and nutrition. When you stand on that beach it is awesome (whilst sh!tting yourself) - one the day you take it one leg at a time. Best thing you will do in a long time. I sincerely hope you are standing a long way off behind me on the beach
SwissVan Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 I did 91-2000, also did my fair share of swimming despite having entered the canoe every time .... I probably have results for most of them around but no way I'm unpacking those boxes.Lol ja nee BB the results I got are definitely not worth that kind of PT, I rather look for / at the photos I got from that time, always a good laugh looking at oneself so many years ago ohne wrinkles
Wyatt Earp Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Can any of you remember a guy called Greg that imported Bettaway ?He raced back then too, helped me out with some products.
NotSoBigBen Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Lol ja nee BB the results I got are definitely not worth that kind of PT, I rather look for / at the photos I got from that time, always a good laugh looking at oneself so many years ago ohne wrinkles Even then I didn't have hair
banna Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Sounds like you could even have a quick nap in T2 and have your legs massaged Dude, I almost took out the Weber in T2 to braai a quick boerie! Did the 2013 IM with my gf and she was really the moer in with me for taking so log in transition. Needless to say next year it will be expected of me to make a swift exit out of the transitions areas...
NotSoBigBen Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Can any of you remember a guy called Greg that imported Bettaway ?He raced back then too, helped me out with some products. No sorry, I can hardly remember last week
kingalton Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 haven't read everything, but if you can do 70.3 you can do full, just need more training..
wanderwoman Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 I sincerely hope you are standing a long way off behind me on the beach Smell you later :-) wetsuits are wonderful.
Snytjie Posted December 9, 2014 Author Posted December 9, 2014 Bang, bang and BANG! (walk off and start sh!tting myself, Wanderwomen style...)
BigBoy10 Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 well done, as others on here has stated, take your time and don't overcook it, you are not there to win, but to finish. cudos and good luck you will never regret finishing an ironman, still get goosebumps thinking/watching the finish please come back and let us know how it went
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