Preface: there has to be some factors that just make it almost impossible. I’m not sure of this individual’s make up (weight, height, athletic ability), but it has to (I’d assume) to fall within a range to make this possible.
To add: I have zero ambitions to go to Kona, but...
Question: I’m 5’11” 220lbs (muscular) with a hockey playing background (high level). Currently have been “training” for about 3 years. Not “elite” level (or even really competitive level: 25mpw), but getting in shape (weights, running, biking, very little swimming). I can swim (in a pool) a mile in 30-35 minutes (no flip turn). Run 4 miles daily, and my average is 8:30/mi. I’ve put down faster (7:50min/mile over 10km). Biking is decent (did 2:40+ in NOLA 70.3 in SHITTY wind).
Is there a hope for someone built like me, or are we (big guys) basically fucked? (Or would I have to lose a shit load of muscle to drop weight to have a chance...cause that ain’t happening)?
From a coaches perspective, do you hate to see someone of my build walk through your door and say “ I want Kona!” ? How long of a “plan” would someone of my build need?
To add: I have zero ambitions to go to Kona, but...
Question: I’m 5’11” 220lbs (muscular) with a hockey playing background (high level). Currently have been “training” for about 3 years. Not “elite” level (or even really competitive level: 25mpw), but getting in shape (weights, running, biking, very little swimming). I can swim (in a pool) a mile in 30-35 minutes (no flip turn). Run 4 miles daily, and my average is 8:30/mi. I’ve put down faster (7:50min/mile over 10km). Biking is decent (did 2:40+ in NOLA 70.3 in SHITTY wind).
Is there a hope for someone built like me, or are we (big guys) basically fucked? (Or would I have to lose a shit load of muscle to drop weight to have a chance...cause that ain’t happening)?
From a coaches perspective, do you hate to see someone of my build walk through your door and say “ I want Kona!” ? How long of a “plan” would someone of my build need?