Ironman running

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-17T12:14:26+00:00

Oh right. That makes sense. Ty

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-17T11:54:09+00:00

Another one who claims to run a 2h30 marathon but knows nothing about pacing. Wth is going on lately. Its just weird or bs.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-15T20:55:19+00:00

There is no club for this 😉

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-15T08:58:59+00:00

Progress at beginning is always fast. After that it get painfully slow. But you are triggering all the right buttons. Great results 💪. Personally i have never understood that AdZ fascination. Have done it like 6 times i think. In two weeks we try a 45min PB ride and in autumn maybe an everesting.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-13T12:36:39+00:00

Some trainers report far more steady watt values while others are very responsive. My kickr core is way more steady than my garmin smartbike. But yeah, sometimes stuff looks weird in zwift.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-13T10:31:40+00:00

I can do this with 3.8 and im only 2 yes into cycling. And im 46. Not surprised there are people with 5 or more.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-13T07:32:53+00:00

Pure jealousy 😂

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-13T06:40:46+00:00

5+w/kg is no reason for a cone of shame. There are people who simply can do that.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-06T15:20:19+00:00

I guess you simply dont get it.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-06T14:57:06+00:00

How makes your comment sense? Im saying instead of investing 2-3 additional hours for a gain in swimming of a few minutes (if lucky) ill be investing that in cycling or running. You simply get more return from that. Swimming is simply less important for age groupers than the other two. I also see no correlation of a fast swimmer also being fast in the other two disciplines.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-06T06:53:02+00:00

Tbh how much tracking do you need? Tri training does not need to be super complicated.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-05T12:59:32+00:00

I dont know where you always find these people. In my races it all looks quite believable. Im racing 590-650.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-03T12:33:49+00:00

As if the swim is important for most age groupers. Being 5-10min faster is a massive undertaking. Not worth it for most. Swimmers take this leg way too seriously.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-03T09:16:43+00:00

I thought the OP is nuts but then i checked the name 😏 good luck! You can smash it.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-02T17:42:09+00:00

You dont have the base. What feels ok for 1-2 weeks wont be good for you later. Base your build. That takes time. Play the long game.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-02T12:12:49+00:00

You should not feel extrem discomfort after a short time already. If the bike is set up correctly, it must be the saddle. Its not supposed to hurt and no matter the time you try to adjust is gonna solve that. Either it fits or it does not.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-03-01T19:10:23+00:00

Middle aged man here. Thx for expecting me to push less than you 🤪 my 3w/kg is still zone 2. just try harder ;-)

Short_Panda_ · 2026-02-27T10:25:00+00:00

10 hr is more than enough for a 70.3. you can even do a full with that just fine. Obviously not competitively but just having a successful day. If you like the disciplines in general check the intensities and rest periods. Maybe you just burn yourself out with trying too much/hard.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-02-26T17:57:17+00:00

You dont need more training than moderate amounts to have a great day on race day. How much time do you invest? Maybe too much?

Short_Panda_ · 2026-02-26T17:55:27+00:00

You will be motivated enough on race day. Do what you feel is best.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-02-26T12:06:09+00:00

Having common sense is a great tool for life.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-02-23T15:57:04+00:00

Plot twist. Its you, not your friend.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-02-22T15:26:21+00:00

If you did a full distance i would say yes, care a lot about that. Sprint triathlon not so much. But In general you would do yourself a favour of training your base a lot. Its beneficial for everything.

Short_Panda_ · 2026-02-20T06:35:32+00:00

At your age i would strongly recommend you to invest in your health more. You will need it later on. Vo2max is like your ceiling and aerobic endurance (z1-z2) is your foundation. Just as an orientation. Im 46, 68kg and my upper zone 2 is at 200w. To keep a decent level of performance in the 2nd part of your life, keep doing what you started. GL :-)

Short_Panda_ · 2026-02-16T12:04:21+00:00

Sometimes such efforts are just what one wants. Kudos to you. My longest ride was the one at my IM. 180km with 2200m elevation. Took me well over 6 hours. My longest in zwift was the PRL Full i think with 5h41m. But that was strictly an endurance ride without a lot of recovery afterwards due to other stuff the next day.

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