at this grueling triathlon distance. Seen as one of the ultimate one-day endurance races, it's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and a 26.2-mile run. Yet more than 20 forumites quickly signed up. What's more, only three had taken on an Ironman before. Among two dozen
do the distance and keep going for another 60 minutes; that way you will be pacing it right. On race day, keep your heart rate five to 10 beats lower than your training pace, even when you exit the swim. As you get into the bike you will just go
, racers and spectators alike. Still only toying with the idea of jumping aboard? Then this handy Q+A might help make your mind up...What is an Ironman?A long-distance triathlon. Swim 2.4 miles through open water, cycle 112 miles and then run a full
challenge and by chance saw a magazine about triathlon.I washooked and spent 1999 learning to swim and doing several 'sprint' tris. Butthat wasn't enough. I saw the big challenge as ironman distance and sodecided to do the Longest day triathlon in August
Time: 4:45It's not snappy but I have to get it off my chest: - Flora London Marathon 2004,Had some problems with the schedule, sub four,Twisted my ankle at a race called 'The Grim'.Didn't know if I should sink or swim! But decided after Bath Half
by speaking openly about the joy she felt when swimming competitively as a child, and how she was encouraged to take up triathlon when someone spotted her potential. She juggled training with a full-time job and thanks the individuals who paved the way for her
to alison.hamlett@natmag-rodale.co.uk.Follow these links to check out some of the Q&As we've already featured on the site:Swim Q&AsBike Q&AsRun Q&AsLive Online Coaching ClinicWe’re also planning to start a live online coaching clinic on the first Monday
circuit. The 3.8K swim takes place in the sea by Puerto del Carmen on the east side of the island, before the 180K bike ride around much of the island, including the climbs of Mirador de Haria and Mirador del Rio, and demands more than 2,500m of climbing
to claim first place in a time of 2:11:07. Rachel Boyd's superb swim in the women's race (her time was 20:08) meant she was able to hold off a brave challenge from Isobel Joiner whose magnificent efforts in the run saw her close a gap of more than two
, with some lazy boating included, rather than one of the toughest middle-distance triathlons in the country.The 1.9K swim in the beautiful but bitterly cold Ullswater Lake was shortened owing to strong winds, bringing swimmers into the safety of a sheltered
