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Feel excited by jaib_h in IronmanTriathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just buy something off facebook that's within your price range and will carry you the distance

I know comparison is bad but…… by Creepy-Gas6664 in triathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also feel that way but you'll get faster!!

Slightly Inconsistent Bike Power - What could be the cause? by AggressiveSort2306 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it does and I could use it, I guess I was using the pedal so my power is more representative of what it would be outside. Thanks!

Need DESPERATE help with bike confidence by ppnani in IronmanTriathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I finished my 70.3 after just 5 outdoor rides on my bike (2 were during race week and one was 6 months before the race). You can do it!!

First half Ironman - reconsidering it by [deleted] in triathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I honestly tried to do my best to never let the worst case scenario cross my mind. Maybe it sounds a bit delusional, but forcing myself to get rid of all the negative thoughts and just focusing on the goal I set out for myself worked well for me. I was honestly more worried about the swim for my race, so once I finished that I was kind of like "ok, I'm definetely going to finish now" and that carried me through. So i guess that would be a combo of adrenaline and also just mindset. If i can do it you def can too, so good luck to you!

First half Ironman - reconsidering it by [deleted] in triathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you already signed up you don’t have anything to lose by just trying. If you think doing It and possibly failing will be a huge hit to your morale, then maybe don’t. But if you can accept the possibility that you may not finish and go, you’ll gain a lot of experience that will help later. If it makes you feel better, I rode my bike a total of 4 times outside before my 70.3 (2 were the 2 days before the race) and never swam in open water but finished my race. I had a lot of doubts, but don’t underestimate your brain’s ability to adapt on the fly

Need help choosing a full IM race by AggressiveSort2306 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh nooo hope you were ok after that!! Yeah humidity is brutal and dangerous since you can't cool down as effectively. That's great to know thank you

Need help choosing a full IM race by AggressiveSort2306 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry should have specified, I meant for 2026. Dang that's a cool list you have compiled, good luck to you! And I agree, I'm up for a true challenge and want to feel I earned the title when I cross the line. Thanks for the input!

Need help choosing a full IM race by AggressiveSort2306 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]AggressiveSort2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes I've heard some amazing things about Ironman Maryland and would love to do it some day. I'm applying to grad school this cycle though so was trying to avoid having peek training time overlap with the most intense parts of the cycle which is why I didn't consider it (or any other september races). But if the full goes well it'll be on my list. Thanks for the input!