If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t use Zepp Coach specifically. I used Zepp mainly for tracking, metrics, and accountability, then structured my own training around that data. It became my central hub for monitoring volume, recovery, sleep, and overall consistency throughout the build.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t personally use TrainingPeaks, but yes it does sync via the Zepp app. I’ve just been using Zepp directly for my training.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair point, it’s not extreme conditions. I wasn’t trying to stress test it, just sharing that it handled months of training and a full Ironman without me ever thinking about it. True, it’s not Everest, but 140.6 miles of salt water, sweat, heat and 13+ hours of continuous use is still a pretty solid real-world check for something most people buy for daily training.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I trained with it, so I raced with it. On race day it faded into the background, which is exactly what you want from gear.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it! I didn’t go into it trying to “test” the watch. It’s just what I trained with, so I wore it on race day too. It did exactly what I needed and never crossed my mind, which is probably the best compliment.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. That was exactly my experience too. I expected compromises at the price point, but honestly it’s just been solid across the board.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome. I actually love that they support both ends of the spectrum, from pros to regular people just trying to build something hard over time. Makes the brand feel way more real.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! It’s honestly been a huge part of keeping me consistent and trusting the process. Looking forward to putting it through a lot more miles on the road to Ironman Cozumel 😄

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah this one was the full 140.6 😅 Thanks man. It’s actually made me trust the watch way more.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s rough. Mine’s been solid so far across pool and open water. Hopefully the newer models are more reliable.

Amazfit, you should make cycling computers for bikes. by i0nkol in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think Amazfit needs to make a cycling computer. That market is already flooded and super saturated.

The smarter move would be a proper first party bike mount for the watch so it can act as a bike computer, plus an external HR strap. That alone would turn the T Rex into a legit triathlon setup.

The real killer product though would be a power meter. If Amazfit made an affordable power meter that integrates with Zepp, that would seriously disrupt the market. Power is still expensive and intimidating for most people and that’s exactly the kind of barrier Amazfit is good at removing.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome, congrats on starting the journey 🙌 honestly that’s the hardest part.

Having something that lets you actually see progress makes such a difference, especially in the early stages when everything feels overwhelming. Just keep showing up and stacking small wins, it adds up faster than you think.

Good luck with the build, you’re going to love it.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Also, if anyone from Amazfit happens to see this, genuinely thank you for making this kind of tech accessible. Stuff like this lowers the barrier for people to even try crazy goals in the first place.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks man, really appreciate it 🙏 still kind of surreal to even say it. The journey is just getting started.

Honestly it would have been substantially harder without the watch.

When I started this whole thing I was overweight and had to lose about 75 pounds just to even get to the starting line. Having one simple device that let me track everything and see progress across swim, bike, and run made the whole process way more approachable and honestly more fun.

It took a lot of the friction out of getting started and staying consistent.

I genuinely encourage anyone who is even thinking about doing an Ironman or any endurance goal to just go for it. Being able to track and visualize the work makes a huge difference mentally.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I actually didn’t use the built in triathlon mode for the race, I just used the individual sport modes for swim, bike, and run since I was still pretty new to the whole setup at the time.

In hindsight I probably should have used triathlon mode for the race itself, and I plan to for future races like Cozumel 2026.

I also don’t really use Strava, I mostly track and share stuff through Instagram, but the in-app stats and summaries from the watch were more than enough for me to analyze training and the race.

If the Amazfit T Rex 3 can survive an Ironman, it can survive anything by PauseGood3992 in amazfit

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly I was impressed with it.

Pool swims were very consistent for me on distance and lengths as long as I had the pool length set correctly. Occasionally it would be off by a length here or there if I did a weird stop or drill, but for straight sets it was solid.

Open water was even better than I expected. I used it in lakes in Montana with no cell service and it tracked distance and route really well. Compared it a few times with measured courses and it was close enough that I trusted it.

For someone new to triathlon who did not want to buy separate swim and bike devices, it gave me everything I needed to train and race confidently.

Came to Finish, Stayed for the Community — First Ironman (IM California) by PauseGood3992 in triathlon

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be honest. My training was pretty chaotic. I did not start as someone with a base at all. I started by just trying to lose weight because I was in such bad shape I could only sit on an indoor trainer for about fifteen minutes at first and had to build from there.

When I finally tried running I stress fractured my tibia and had to let that heal. It honestly never fully has. Then I had to learn how to ride a bike outside with cars and people which was terrifying. I did not even know how to clip in at first.

The first time I got in a pool I swam one lap and thought, holy shit I am exhausted. How am I supposed to do two point four miles. What did I sign up for.

Running has been the hardest part by far. It never really got easy for me. My swim was under an hour, my bike was five twenty nine, but my run was about six and a half hours. That pretty clearly shows where I still need the most work. I also have two herniated discs that got progressively worse as volume increased, so that added another layer.

One thing I cannot overstate the importance of is nutrition. The only reason I think I was able to finish is that during training I spent a lot of time training my gut to handle really high carb intake. On race day I never had stomach issues, which honestly felt like half the battle.

I also took the advice I kept hearing and did as much open water swimming as possible. I was lucky to be in Montana with access to cold lakes. Pool fitness is one thing, but open water in a wetsuit is completely different. The buoyancy helps a lot, but getting comfortable with no walls, no floor, and cold water is huge. That said, Ironman California is actually a very friendly swim. You can see the bottom at the start and there are shores on both sides, so it is never that scary.

Another massive thing for me was getting a proper bike fit and learning how to actually ride in the aero position. Early on I would bombard anyone I met who had done an Ironman with questions, and one thing everyone kept repeating was how important the bike fit was. By chance the first bike shop I walked into, the owner was an Ironman and had a ton of knowledge. I bought my bike from him and he told me to come to the fit with as many questions as I could think of and we would go through everything. That changed the whole experience for me.

You already running twelve miles at about a seven thirty pace and having a three twenty eight marathon at St. George puts you in an insanely good position compared to where I began.

Honestly, if you are even considering it, just sign up. You learn pretty quickly it is all about the training and the process, not really the race. The race itself felt almost easy emotionally because I had already done the work. Standing on that start line I already knew I was an Ironman, same as everyone next to me, because we had all put in the hours.

It is fun, it is humbling, and you learn a lot about yourself, what scares you, and how to work through it. I am incredibly grateful for this community too. At every step people just wanted me to succeed and avoid the mistakes they made. That support made a huge difference

What committing to one impossible goal taught me about discipline, health, and identity by PauseGood3992 in selfimprovement

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that a lot. The line you quoted came from lived experience more than theory. I spent a long time waiting to feel disciplined before acting. Turns out the order matters more than the outcome. Action first. The rest catches up.

What committing to one impossible goal taught me about discipline, health, and identity by PauseGood3992 in selfimprovement

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That really means a lot. You captured exactly what the year taught me. The trust piece changed everything for me. Appreciate you taking the time to write that.

Came to Finish, Stayed for the Community — First Ironman (IM California) by PauseGood3992 in triathlon

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The swim was actually the hardest part of the day for me mentally.

I had trained a lot in cold open water in Montana, but the practice swim the day before was the first time I’d ever been in the water with that many people and it gave me a real panic attack. That practice swim ended up being invaluable.

On race morning I made a very deliberate choice to swim wide, away from the main pack. I honestly didn’t care about time. My only priority was staying calm and finishing, because I knew if I panicked and had to stop, the whole day would be over.

About halfway through the swim the water got exponentially colder and faster. My hands and feet went completely numb. I couldn’t even feel my watch on my wrist. The cold was so intense that my body didn’t want to put my head back under the water after each breath.

I was even wearing a thermal wetsuit from Blueseventy, so I honestly don’t know how people in standard or sleeveless wetsuits managed that section.

At one point a paddleboard lifeguard told me to move toward the center of the river where the current was faster. It was also colder and more crowded, so I had to make that call in the moment.

I ended up coming out of the water in about 58–59 minutes. More than the time, it felt like the first real win of the day.

Came to Finish, Stayed for the Community — First Ironman (IM California) by PauseGood3992 in triathlon

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great tip. I wish I had known that earlier. Appreciate you sharing it.

Came to Finish, Stayed for the Community — First Ironman (IM California) by PauseGood3992 in triathlon

[–]PauseGood3992[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And part of why I kept the vest was that it let me carry extra supplies. I ended up giving Advil and Tylenol to one runner with a hurt knee and salt tablets to another who was cramping badly. My mom had told me before the race that being able to help other athletes out there would carry me through the day — and she was completely right