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~8.5 months enough time to train for an ironman?
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Tri_ing_it_out
Dec 9, 17 18:57
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Hi everyone,

I was wondering if you guys think ~8.5 months is enough time to train for an ironman? I have done triathlons before. But I am fairly fit, I have recently ran 2 back-to-back marathons. So my fitness/endurance base level is there. Also, I never have done a HIM either. So my plan is to do a HIM around late April/early June, and then a IM in Sept. Do you guys think this will be enough time for me to train for an ironman?

Also, what is a popular IM training plan?
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Vincible
Dec 9, 17 19:06
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That's plenty of time, especially since you are in shape and aren't having to learn to swim. Also a HIM is not necessary if you get good training in before the IM. They are such different races, that day would probably be better spent on a big brick workout.
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Dilbert
Dec 9, 17 19:16
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With a fitness background absolutely yes that's enough time. Even without a fitness background the answer would probably be a yes.

Sounds like you got the run down. Extend the bike rides gradually to 100 miles and do a whole series of 100 mile bike rides going into the IM with the last one 2 or 3 weeks before the race. How's your swim background?
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Tri_ing_it_out
Dec 9, 17 19:19
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Dilbert wrote:
With a fitness background absolutely yes that's enough time. Even without a fitness background the answer would probably be a yes.

Sounds like you got the run down. Extend the bike rides gradually to 100 miles and do a whole series of 100 mile bike rides going into the IM with the last one 2 or 3 weeks before the race. How's your swim background?

I am am an ok swimmer. I would say im above a beginner and like low to mid tier intermediate swimmer. I think the more practice i get into open water, the better ill get.
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renorider
Dec 10, 17 1:23
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yes
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h2ofun
Dec 10, 17 5:05
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Just stay in decent shape. Completing an Ironman is not that hard no matter what some want to say. Have a life, unless doing this is putting food on your table.
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surfNJmatt
Dec 10, 17 5:06
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yes
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nc452010
Dec 10, 17 5:07
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h2ofun wrote:
Just stay in decent shape. Completing an Ironman is not that hard no matter what some want to say. Have a life, unless doing this is putting food on your table.

Hell.....I have to agree (somewhat). Completing an ironman is not that hard.

The training......to make race day seem "not that hard".....is hard.
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h2ofun
Dec 10, 17 5:14
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nc452010 wrote:
h2ofun wrote:
Just stay in decent shape. Completing an Ironman is not that hard no matter what some want to say. Have a life, unless doing this is putting food on your table.


Hell.....I have to agree (somewhat). Completing an ironman is not that hard.

The training......to make race day seem "not that hard".....is hard.

yep
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