How long should you train for a 70.3 Ironman?

Here is the short answer to this question: it takes about 24 weeks for an average person (who has never done an Ironman) to train for an Ironman triathlon assuming that on day one of that training they could finish a 70.3 distance triathlon in under 8 hours on the first day of that training.

How long should I train for a half Ironman?

“A person can go from zero to an Olympic distance [. 9-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike, 6.2-mile run] in about 12 weeks. You need only about an 8-10 week bump on top of that to get to a half-Ironman. It’s a pretty achievable goal.”

How do you train for a 70.3 bike?

Warm Up: 60 minutes gradually building to Ironman pace effort. Main Set: 2-3 x 20 minutes at 88-95% of lactate threshold (LT) in the aero position as much as possible on goal race terrain. 30′ easy recovery. Finish with 6 x 3′ with 4′ recovery at a low cadence at 90% of threshold on a moderate grade.

Is a half Ironman harder than a marathon?

But because it’s full-impact body pounding the entire time, the marathon is harder. If you are only there to complete, a half IRONMAN is definitely easier due to the variety and the fact that swimming and cycling take less of a toll on your body than running. Try walking a marathon – you won’t finish in time.

Can you do a half Ironman without training?

Most likely yes. I finished the Door County Half-Iron this past Sunday with very little recent training. Having done no bike or swim training since late last year, 3 weeks ago I began hitting the YMCA pool and stationary bike. I did 4 bike sessions one hour each, and 4 swim sessions culminating in a 45 minute swim.

What is the best half Ironman for beginners?

Ironman 70.3 turkey has produced some of the fastest times over the 70.3 distance, making it technically the easiest half on the calendar.

Can I train for a half Ironman in 3 months?

You will not be able to build significant endurance in 3 months’ time. So, you will already need to have the aerobic capacity to last the time. Even a well-trained triathlete that is proficient at the Olympic Distance (1500m swim, 40K bike, 10k run) would struggle in a half-ironman with only 3 months of training.

What does the 70.3 mean in Ironman?

Popular Triathlon Training Books The Half Ironman is the primer for the ultimate race: the Ironman. This distance (70.3 miles) will test both your mental and physical strength as you swim 1.2 miles (1.9K), bike 56 miles (90K), and run 13.1 miles (21.1K).

What percentage of ftp is a half Ironman?

Sub 5 hour Half Ironman Athletes: 83 to 84% of your threshold power output (FTP). 88-92% of your threshold heart rate.

How much should I cycle a week for Ironman?

Ironman Triathon Professional athletes train upwards of 30 hours every week to complete the distance in just under 8 hours. A typical Ironman training program would suggest ~20 hours of swimming, biking and running per week. That’s roughly 2 – 3 hours of training every day.

What is harder 70.3 or marathon?

A marathon is definitely harder on your body than 70.3 (I am also from a running background) but not necessarily harder to do fast.

How many hours a week do triathletes train?

The truth is that most age group triathletes excel with around 9-14 hours per week of training. You can accomplish a lot with 10 hours a week if you stay focused, put everything into your intervals and cut out all the junk miles and wasted time like long bike stop groups and hanging out in the locker room to talk.

How long should you rest after an Ironman?

Allow a good three weeks to get over an IRONMAN: it may even be more! The kinder you are to yourself and to the recovery process the stronger you will be as an athlete in the future. Physically, you will do better by taking it steady. If you push now, you stand a good chance of picking up colds, illnesses or injury.