I've got a mate who does them and also 100 mile runs. I think he needs to be sectioned to be honest.
His last 100 mile run I asked how long he expected it to take, he replied "The last one took 26 hours, I'm hoping to break the 24 hour barrier this time".
Go for it Appy!! I have a mate doing his first there too. After that he is doing the FitBit 50 Challenge. Much respect. I hope to do an Olympic triathlon soon, nevermind the iron man distance!! It seems that so many more people are giving these things a go these days. Once upon a time a normal triathlon was considered a monstrous achievement (well it still is really but you get what i mean).
Best of luck Appy, nothing but admiration for your Iron(wo)men.
The only thing that has stopped me doing a tri is the swimming. I can swim but not at the standard required to be competitive. When I get over my double hernia which has stopped me running since the London Marathon, I'm planning on spending some time with a coach to sort out my swimming once and for all so at least I can do try onr. I'm feeling myself yearning for my bike again though now. I think it may be time I concentrate on time trials rather than long endurance events.
My body has told me that running marathons does me absolutely no favours. Running 130-140 miles a month was fine until I started running with an injury and I thought I knew best by running through it. Have certainly learnt the hard way unfortunately.
I've got a mate who does them and also 100 mile runs. I think he needs to be sectioned to be honest.
His last 100 mile run I asked how long he expected it to take, he replied "The last one took 26 hours, I'm hoping to break the 24 hour barrier this time".
Thanks for the comments all, i only started swimming 3 years ago so anything is possible. 20 hours training a week is tough but i hope worth it once finished.....I was 24 stone a few years back, seats were always a struggle at the Valley back then. Will let you know how i get on.
Thanks for the comments all, i only started swimming 3 years ago so anything is possible. 20 hours training a week is tough but i hope worth it once finished.....I was 24 stone a few years back, seats were always a struggle at the Valley back then. Will let you know how i get on.
Impressive mate, congratulations, that is some achievement.
Nice one Got me thinking though Might of been on the one show Was a mad runner from years back who was banned from running competitions because he had done a little bit of boxing and received a bit of money. He kept hijacking the runs though can't remember his name.
Late reply.......... sorry SheffieldRed transitions are mainly used by us non professionals to change from swim to bike gear and then from bike to run gear. You eat while on the move, i kept myself going with chocolate brioche buns from Sainsbury.............i ate 12 on the bike! Have booked my next one 13th of August in Hamburg.
The question I’m thinking of, what are you trying to prove?
I guess i was reflecting on when i was fit. Going back tour post on meds i am now on all sorts including blood thinners for a DVT back in Jan. Not been active since then and need to get back to it.
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Never done one
2017 is going to be triathlons, (back to) obstacle course races and also getting into cycling more in general for me.
Just running has been tough this year!
I've got a mate who does them and also 100 mile runs. I think he needs to be sectioned to be honest.
His last 100 mile run I asked how long he expected it to take, he replied "The last one took 26 hours, I'm hoping to break the 24 hour barrier this time".
Bonkers.
The only thing that has stopped me doing a tri is the swimming. I can swim but not at the standard required to be competitive. When I get over my double hernia which has stopped me running since the London Marathon, I'm planning on spending some time with a coach to sort out my swimming once and for all so at least I can do try onr. I'm feeling myself yearning for my bike again though now. I think it may be time I concentrate on time trials rather than long endurance events.
My body has told me that running marathons does me absolutely no favours. Running 130-140 miles a month was fine until I started running with an injury and I thought I knew best by running through it. Have certainly learnt the hard way unfortunately.
Good luck!
Good luck. Let us know how you get on.
Fancy a triathlon, probably Olympic distance. After a year of niggling injuries back running so will look to aim at that.
Dunno what the big deal is
How do you find enough time to do the training?
Swim 2.4 miles 1 hour 33
Bike 112 miles 6500 feet of elevation 7 hours 15
Run 26.2 miles 5 hours and 2
With transitions total time 14 hours 17 mins......
Got me thinking though
Might of been on the one show
Was a mad runner from years back who was banned from running competitions because he had done a little bit of boxing and received a bit of money.
He kept hijacking the runs though can't remember his name.
Ghost runner John tarrant
Well done.
Does transition include stopping for food?