or spectating, but Ironman racing is not simply about physical ability. Being fit, very fit, is, of course, essential, but so is a deep understanding of the needs and limits of your body. If you’re thinking of going long and signing up for an Ironman triathlon
Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year
until 34 weeks (though it got very slow) and swam a mile the night before my daughter arrived! I did a triathlon when she was 6 months and carried on feeding till 18 months or more (it is the only time I have any bust!) – and this was my fourth child. So
? When should I start running outside? How can I stop running too fast at my club? How essential are rest days? Should I vary my training sessions? How can I balance night shifts and training? Is there a correct way to run downhill? What are strides
with at home.And more. Always more. Which makes it hard to put together a consistent training programme.But consistency is the most essential piece of every training programme. It's the one thing - perhaps the only thing - that every coach, physiologist
system that’s been used in triathlons for years, and is great for giving your training a long-term view," says Murphy. "Ideally you should only peak for one marathon a year, and two or three half-marathons and 10Ks. To demand everything from your body
wouldn't do a 25-30 mile run every weekend and feel fine the next day. – debboYou can't compare them except in terms of general exercise in a given HR zone for a certain time. You can't say "OK I have done 50 miles of cycling so that gives me 'x' miles
