2.5 time Ironman finisher Dad here, asking advice about my 18 year old son. He's obsessed with Ironman, and desperately wants to do Ironman Canada in Penticton August '24. He'll be at less than a month past the 18 year old minimum age. I know this is a rare occurrence for a kid that age to want to go the full distance in Tri.
Mainly asking the medical community- thoughts on an 18 year old training responsibly for his first Ironman completion? Is this smart for his overall health at such a young age?
He's quite trained as of now. Just under 20:00 5k, and has completed a "training" marathon in Z2 in 5 hours. Trains about 10 hours per week as of now, following the 80/20 protocol, mostly easy miles.
Thanks!
Andy
Mainly asking the medical community- thoughts on an 18 year old training responsibly for his first Ironman completion? Is this smart for his overall health at such a young age?
He's quite trained as of now. Just under 20:00 5k, and has completed a "training" marathon in Z2 in 5 hours. Trains about 10 hours per week as of now, following the 80/20 protocol, mostly easy miles.
Thanks!
Andy