Triathlon

**The__wenger** · 06-02-2005, 10:40 AM

I was curious if anyone here at IM has participated in the sport of Triathlon (or duathlon).

My first race is coming up in about a month, and I encourage everyone here to give it a go (especially if you need to get that damned bodyfat % down)

**Dante** · 06-02-2005, 10:44 AM

tuff sport..good luck

let us know how it turns out.

**naturaltan** · 06-02-2005, 10:50 AM

I think ponyboy has attempted a few.

**Cris2Blis** · 06-02-2005, 12:20 PM

been thinking about taking that step for a while... i volunteered to work a half ironman triath. this sun. just to get a better understanding of what they're all about. how long have you been training? i'm guessing your BF has dropped a good deal? how has your training changed since you decided to do this? sorry for all the Q's!

good luck!!

**Vieope** · 06-02-2005, 12:35 PM

Lately I am not into sports that doesn´t involve a couch or a bench.

**asiansensation** · 06-02-2005, 01:07 PM

It is definitely the toughest sport in the world (if it is a full triathlon). Good for you that you have the heart to try it out

**ponyboy** · 06-02-2005, 02:26 PM

I've been doing them for two years. Gotten up to Olympic distance and doing a 1/2 Ironman in September. I agree that it rocks and is a good way to challenge yourself.

I'm hoping to try a full Ironman next year. For those who don't know, that's 2.4 miles swimming (400 laps of a pool) followed by 112 miles biking and then a full marathon running (26 miles). Takes the average person about 13 hours. It's insane.

Good luck to you!

**The__wenger** · 06-03-2005, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by Cris2Blis

been thinking about taking that step for a while... i volunteered to work a half ironman triath. this sun. just to get a better understanding of what they're all about. how long have you been training? i'm guessing your BF has dropped a good deal? how has your training changed since you decided to do this? sorry for all the Q's!

good luck!!

Hey, sorry I was unable to respond sooner, I was out all of yesterday. Anyway to answer a few of your questions:

I've been training since December, however since I live in Ontario I was forced to spend the entire winter on my indoor training (no way I'am bikeing when it's -40 outside)

My BF % has dropped down but I haven't measured it recently, have to check that soon.

By how my training has changed I assume your relating to lifting? I still lift 4x/week, high rep-range, less weight though.

I also intend on competing in a sprint distance race: 800m swim, 30km bike and a 5k run

**The__wenger** · 06-03-2005, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by ponyboy

I've been doing them for two years. Gotten up to Olympic distance and doing a 1/2 Ironman in September. I agree that it rocks and is a good way to challenge yourself.

I'm hoping to try a full Ironman next year. For those who don't know, that's 2.4 miles swimming (400 laps of a pool) followed by 112 miles biking and then a full marathon running (26 miles). Takes the average person about 13 hours. It's insane.

Good luck to you!

Hey, good luck on working your way up to the full ironman distance. I actually had the privledge of living in Hawaii for several years and was fortunate to spectate at the ironman world championships in Kona (97-99).

Have you completed any races so far this year?

**ponyboy** · 06-03-2005, 09:00 AM

First duathlon is in three weeks (Olympic distance). I've done mostly running races so far this year, a 30km, a 10km and a full marathon. Now I just have to really pick up my cycling.

Being in Ontario sucks. I'm halfway hoping my girlfriend gets transferred to Texas so that I can move there with her and train outside year round.

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