Training for Full Ironman
bbam
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Hi there,
I am considering doing my First Full Ironman next year. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how long my training should be for this in weeks!?
I have done a handful of Half Ironmans and a lot of Olympics and Sprints, and Half marathons. Should it be about 12weeks solid training or more like 20? At the moment I can swim the 2.4miles comfortably, Cycle about 80miles comfortably, but I have never run more that 15miles, with my Half Marathon PB 1hr29min. Any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks
BBAM
I am considering doing my First Full Ironman next year. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how long my training should be for this in weeks!?
I have done a handful of Half Ironmans and a lot of Olympics and Sprints, and Half marathons. Should it be about 12weeks solid training or more like 20? At the moment I can swim the 2.4miles comfortably, Cycle about 80miles comfortably, but I have never run more that 15miles, with my Half Marathon PB 1hr29min. Any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks
BBAM
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30 weeks seems a good idea. I reckon I probably by the end had completed the amount specified for the just finish programme and that is what I did. It is well structured and brings you up to speed/fitness gradually which is good.
In all all, good programme and got me through!
General consensus seems to suggest anywhere between 20 and 30 weeks structured training - working through prep, base, build, peak and race (including the taper) - this is supported by a friend of mine who has done a few IMs.
My race is IM Switzerland 2010 so biggest risk is doing too much too soon, my plan is to do some more base training now and get an idea of what my targets should be for the IM then two months transition over Dec/Jan and start 26 week prog. beginning of Feb.
It doesn't sound like your 12 weeks would be a true 12 weeks, ie you have lots of miles under your belt already so in that sense it sounds doable. Good Luck!
I'm also thinking of IM Switzerland!!
Iv been talking to a family friend who is a doctor and completed 12Ironmans and he has given me a lot of tips, I'm looking at having a 20week program and building up a strong base over the winter.
But I think I will get the Iron Fit book.
Thanks for the tips.
BBAM