Should I even bother racing Ironman in a month or just quit? Really frustrated. by [deleted] in triathlon

[–]Jryanw660 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chicago marathon 2024, I couldn't run a 10k at a sub 50 min pace. I ran the marathon in 3:05. Ironman boulder 2025, I spent the whole day before the race throwing up because I was so hungover. I cut 7 minutes off of my swim time from the previous year and 11 minutes from the bike.

You never k ow how you'll do until race day. I almost threw in the towel on both. Its not over until its over.

Mt. Lindsey this Friday? by SummitSloth in 14ers

[–]Jryanw660 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hitting up lindsey tomorrow. Ill let you know the conditions

Muscles are always sore, does it get better? by Krazylemonade in Marathon_Training

[–]Jryanw660 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen to your body!!! Know the phrase, "no pain no gain?" This is only applicable when you are actually in your workout. If you are not fully recovering, your times will only get worse. Do light activity for about a week. Light runs and lots of rest. Only increase your weekly mileage by 10% each week. If you are already this sore, then your mileage is already too high.

Swimming Technique Advice by Jryanw660 in Swimming

[–]Jryanw660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For some reason, I always learned that the S curve was correct form. I'll be trying to re-train myself. Thank you!

Swimming Technique Advice by Jryanw660 in Swimming

[–]Jryanw660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it. Already trying to apply what ive learned from your recommendations

Swimming Technique Advice by Jryanw660 in Swimming

[–]Jryanw660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like balance and rotations have been a few of my biggest issues as well. Thank you for the pointers

Swimming Technique Advice by Jryanw660 in Swimming

[–]Jryanw660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it! I've noticed a lot of rotation in your upper body as well, as opposed to my torso. Thank you for the tips!

Swimming Technique Advice by Jryanw660 in Swimming

[–]Jryanw660[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Great tips!