How much training for Ironman
bongo
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I have entered my first HIM this year and am considering entering an Ironman (if not this year, then hopefully next) but time is precious.
I have 2 young children and currently do a max of 8 hours a week training which is fine for Olympic distance but I am concerned that I will struggle to do enough training in the time to do justice in the longer distance events.
I can probably stretch to 10 hours a week nearer the event with a max of 12 hours occasionally, but I fear that 15-16 hours a week of training could be disastrous on the home front
I am an average age grouper and would aim to complete in a semi-respectable time without throwing up, is this possible? If so, any suggestions on how to train to ensure the long events don't finish me off?
I have 2 young children and currently do a max of 8 hours a week training which is fine for Olympic distance but I am concerned that I will struggle to do enough training in the time to do justice in the longer distance events.
I can probably stretch to 10 hours a week nearer the event with a max of 12 hours occasionally, but I fear that 15-16 hours a week of training could be disastrous on the home front
I am an average age grouper and would aim to complete in a semi-respectable time without throwing up, is this possible? If so, any suggestions on how to train to ensure the long events don't finish me off?
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I find it makes finding time to train really difficult and the only options tend to be lunchtimes which aren't long enough, or late at night.
My plan is to wait for them to grow up a little bit more so it's less effort for the wife to be looking after them and I won't be missed so much disappearing for several hours on the bike on a Sunday.
People always say just get up earlier, but when you're already not getting enough sleep to begin with it doens't seem like a good option to me.
Jonathan