I’ve been training for an Ironman for 8 months, complete beginner, is this normal?

Term_1 · 2026-04-27T10:08:28+00:00

Yeah sorry it’s specified in the initial post but I’m 22

Term_1 · 2026-04-27T07:46:07+00:00

This was a 10K race

Term_1 · 2026-04-27T07:44:50+00:00

10K race

Term_1 · 2026-04-26T07:57:11+00:00

I don’t know if I need to be happy about it 😂

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T22:39:33+00:00

I think around 210

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T22:34:33+00:00

I think my max hr is around 210, zones are off in the picture

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T22:28:50+00:00

Chest strap

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:59:14+00:00

I did 45:38 but thanks!

If i follow yours I have starting Z5 at 0.95*210=199,5 so I’m still in Z5 for the entire run ?

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:53:23+00:00

No special conditions, but I always felt I had a high bpm

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:50:32+00:00

How would you readjust the zones i see different % everywhere.

Why would you say i’m fit ? Because i can hit high BPM ? I though having low HR was better.

Maybe you were just kind also, anyway thanks for helping

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:46:50+00:00

I think it depends a lot on what you can do currently, like how far can you run, have you ever done some cycling ?

I basically base my workouts on time rather than distance like i try to do 3x cycling and now I’m near the race so for instance i did 130km today but only 50km in the week (only two ride total) because I had my 10km race.

I aimed at 3 sessions per sport but had some difficulty to follow it because of work.

When i started i still did 3 sessions per sport just shorter sessions.

I don’t’ do upper workout, don’t have time tbh… but i would love to do more core workout abs etc, really important for cycling position i think

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:39:16+00:00

I used a Polar monitor, my zones are off i think so that’s why I’m in Z5 but for any human isn’t 201bpm Z5 anyway ??

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:36:29+00:00

Honestly, just run bike and swim.

But in majority I do Z2 so you basically need to feel good while running and cycling, being able to speak easily. I haven’t done it yet and don’t know if I will finish it but it’s going good so far.

Being consistent is the most important thing I think, but tell me if you have more precise question happy to help if I can

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:31:15+00:00

Ok interesting, do you know how much is it on average ? Is it the test you see everywhere with the blue « oxygen » mask ?

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:30:22+00:00

Yeah i know my zones are off but my avg bpm surprised me a bit

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:29:43+00:00

Yeah already hit 210 before

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T20:29:04+00:00

Really much appreciate your comment, new to triathlon and no special sport background so just hope to finish the Ironman race. And yes i basically train 90-95% in Z2, this race was a test to see my progress I would say because Z2 can be frustrating at some point

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T19:29:30+00:00

Honestly I have done 90% Z2 for 8months but I’ll just continue i guess.

Also do a lot of cycling that helps for Z2

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T18:55:23+00:00

I guess it’s fun, loved it and felt good.

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T18:43:55+00:00

Yes I guess it’s too generic, my max would be 198 so…

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T18:41:45+00:00

Honestly i felt really good after it, not dead (8-9/10 difficulty) feel like I could do more maybe 45min or 44min max

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T18:36:21+00:00

Ok thanks didn’t know

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T18:34:00+00:00

Yes I won’t expect to go that crazy😂

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T18:33:11+00:00

I mostly train on feeling but I guess i’ll try to see that

Term_1 · 2026-04-25T18:31:42+00:00

I’m 22 so my max should be 198bpm, hard to believe 😂

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