I participated in an Ironman 70.3 on Mallorca - my first Ironman! And after the race I wrote down a few things I learned that could be useful for others out there considering doing their first Ironman. Cause there's a lot to think about!
1. Arrive at least 4-5 days before race day - especially if you’re going to a different country. If the event is local, don't worry about this one, but do arrive to the event in good time!
2. Memorize all the rules for the race. This is especially important for the bike leg, not only to prevent being disqualified, but it makes the triathlon safer for everyone.
3. Be realistic with your swimming pace and put yourself in the correct group and you’ll have an easier time in the water.
4. Have a bottle of water and a small towel ready in T1 after your swim. Use the water to wash away the saltwater from your mouth and face and get a small drink in before getting on your bike.
5. Don’t depend too much on the aid stations. Have your own nutrition and drink with you.
6. Don’t forget to fuel! You wanna fuel in small doses, but often.
7. Don't skip your brick sessions in training. Doing brick sessions are the key to surviving an Ironman if you ask me.
If you got any other advice worth sharing, please write them below! I still got a lot to learn as well, so I appreciate all the help I can get.
0:00 Introduction
0:22 ARRIVE A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE RACE
1:03 MEMORIZE ALL THE RULES FOR THE RACE
1:48 BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR PACE
2:33 HAVE A BOTTLE OF WATER READY IN T1
3:10 DON'T DEPEND 100% ON THE AID STATIONS
4:25 STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FUELLING
4:58 DON'T SKIP YOUR BRICK SESSIONS!
18 авг 2024
