Considering doing an Ironman...suggestions?

[shag]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

There is going to be a pro Ironman event here in Sandusky next year. Since I have been running and also have done long distance biking, I am seriously considering entering this event. Why? Well, because I can, I guess. I think it would be great at my age just to finish! The only thing I am concerned about is the swimming. More than likely, I'll only do the 1/2 Ironman, which actually is almost a double olympic Triathlon.

Here is a link to the info:

http://www.rev3tri.com/cedarPointComingSoon.htm


Any suggestions?

Anyone else interested? LOL

Hey MOW,


I might be interested in doing it. I've been trying to plan a run or cycle with World Vision's schedule. They havent much of anything scheduled in the way of cycling events tho. A good friend of mine from church likes to run and bike as well, so we're still looking to try to get in on World Vision events. The 1/2 iron man sounds like a reasonable goal, but the greatest trouble I have is the phobia of a 1.2 mile swim. I swim VERY little..... a buddy of mine drowned in highschool trying to swim from a pontoon boat to the shore. Leg cramps is my biggest fear......hate 'm. I will, however, look further into it.

Regardless, YOU NEED TO GO FOR IT BROTHER!

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by NotforSale

Bro, I encourage you to go for it! Doing something like this could change your life.

I'm an avid cyclist, and am 49 years old, and have been riding for about 20 years. I ride with men in their 60's and have known others who ride in their 70's. Good health, competition, and total fun is the result. I also pastor and run a business, so I need the relief valve, if you know what I mean.

I also ride with a Tri-athelete who is 45 years old. He has done a couple of Ironman's. This man is in incredible shape, and we have a blast riding together. The swim is the most dangerous part, but so is sitting on the couch (heart disease, high blood pressure, ect) LOL.

What's amazing, even at my age, in a 5 stage (week) Criterum we did in July, I took 2nd place, and this was against riders half my age. Guess who was only seconds in front of me? Yep, my Ironman buddy!

I did a Bible Study last night reflecting my experience on the bike. The Church was blessed, as I shared with them about the power and complexity of riding in the Peloton.

If you need any pointers, be glad to help!!

I'd be interested in ANY pointers either you or he could give for a newbie Tri guy! I have biked a lot before. I've done a century, so I know what it takes, but this is ONLY 56 mi on the bike. When training for the Focus on the Family ride years ago, I was doing 40 mi/day. I've got a recumbent but they're illegal for Tri's so I'll have to get a new bike.

Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4

Have you considered shaving your head and auditioning for a Mr. Clean role?

You mean like this?

Originally Posted by shag

Hey MOW,


I might be interested in doing it. I've been trying to plan a run or cycle with World Vision's schedule. They havent much of anything scheduled in the way of cycling events tho. A good friend of mine from church likes to run and bike as well, so we're still looking to try to get in on World Vision events. The 1/2 iron man sounds like a reasonable goal, but the greatest trouble I have is the phobia of a 1.2 mile swim. I swim VERY little..... a buddy of mine drowned in highschool trying to swim from a pontoon boat to the shore. Leg cramps is my biggest fear......hate 'm. I will, however, look further into it.

Regardless, YOU NEED TO GO FOR IT BROTHER!

The swimming is my worst fear as well. The thing that gave me a comfort level in the swimming is the fact that everyone wears wet suits. They're buoyant, so it won't take a lot of energy to keep afloat. I figure just a steady pace with rests along the way will get me the 1.2 mi I need.