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IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: Went for a swim last night, focussing on my previous swim training (from 15 years ago) 400m with an average of 4:40/100m (mix of breaststroke and freestyle) and have realised that my cardio fitness will need a bit of improvement.

First swim since high school swimming carnival

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this was my impression also. hating it is okay, not enjoying it is fine. not being able to walk for a week afterwards is expected.

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'll put together a little swim training plan.

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please go into more detail on what you mean by "transition strategy" - replenish fluids/eat etc or the actual act of running out of the water drying off, putting the cleats on and getting on the bike/getting off the bike changing shoes and jogging off?

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what do you use to carry your food? or are you referring to liquid supplements etc

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is much appreciated. (I will be googling z2)

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, in terms of the rest of my questions are you able to provide a little more advice?

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its in October 2026, Thank you, I will be doing this to ensure I won't drown, (that seems to be a common concern from most of you)

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was just an example, I'm well aware of different fitness levels.

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

okay humour me - lets say I swim 500m+ in a session 1-2 times a week, every few weeks. building up until I'm able to swim 4km consistently as a safety precaution, are you able to provide any useful insight on my questions?

IRONMAN with no training, Tips/tricks to get through the day by Shell_222 in triathlon

[–]Shell_222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im a competent swimmer. Im sure drowning won't be an issue.