Are You Ironman Ready? | Triathlon Training Explained

Are you Ironman ready? It's a question we all ask ourselves - especially if your thinking about entering your first one! Mark is here to help you weigh up the big decision!
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Triathlon has blown up over the past decade, more and more people are getting stuck into the sport and completing their first triathlon. But it’s the ‘IRONMAN’ distance that is the benchmark to so many people.
Doing an Ironman is a huge feat, but before you sign yourself up you may be wondering whether you actually have the time, ability, and resources to take it on in the first place. So, today we’re going to run you through the things to expect when you’re getting ready for an Ironman.
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[@miguelmercado6827]

I ran 1 kilometer yesterday. I'm ready!

[@badboim9731]

Great! Now swim 4x that, bike 180x that and run 42x that.

[@aaravyadav10-d94]

Lol

[@wildsurfer12]

I’m ready, I’m ready, I’m ready...

[@dandavid2027]

I’m from the U.S what is a kilometer? Is that about 50 miles?

[@miguelmercado6827]

@@dandavid2027 about 52 1/2 miles

[@colinmoore2926]

Looks like Ironman training leaves no time for the ironing. Oh the irony.

[@robinthompson7274]

lmfao

[@Jay-jr1fx]

haha

[@yeahbuddy4712]

Hahaha... Floordrobe dude

[@PoetWithPace]

lol.... three irons, there ;-)

[@cristinamora88]

Oh this comment is gold!! Or maybe iron? XD

[@peturf1788]

As an 18 year old IM Finisher, I can safely say it was the hardest year of my life. 11 months of training, hours away from family, friends and school. It was all worth every minute!

[@utilars]

I applaud you for such diligence. An attitude like that brings forth greatness.

[@daniel_frq]

Peturf did you had a background experience before those 11 months?

[@m11w888]

well done

[@MANMORTAL33]

I am 17 y/o 2 months into my iron man training and yes full time job + training takes up all day. Very difficult but I love doing it

[@m11w888]

@@MANMORTAL33 thats amazing something i really wanna do as well keep training hard peace

[@sarahgerk]

Truth: "More food for your ever increasing appetite"

[@robinthompson7274]

Most down to earth GTN video uploaded. More of this.

[@TriDaddy]

I don't need to hear about hurdles... I came here for motivation to get past hurdles. less of this- more motivation and skills please!

[@robinthompson7274]

@@TriDaddy Motivation is crap. Discipline will see you through.

[@TriDaddy]

Robin Thompson how does one get discipline through this means of media(KZbin)? You can do all the right things but with the wrong attitude you will fail.

[@kevinbutler324]

disagree. I would've liked to hear about training benchmarks. Things like how much more difficult is a 70.3 compared to just running a full marathon? What are the most common pitfalls? What charactistics or measures can gauge a successful participant? This video just seemed terribly vague or non-commital. I learned nothing...

[@lord1999ful]

Most important you did not mention; YOU HAVE TO LOVE IT !!!

[@Thelavern86]

I had never done a triathlon. Got a sponsor slot for Norseman extreme triathlon in january 2018 (the race was 8months later. Have done alot of cycling and Running. So the swim was the worst. But finished in 15h8min. So nothing is impossible. 👍

[@bearfitness3187]

What's a sponsor slot?

[@odetosebi4807]

my dad is doing the norseman this year

[@TheGotisa]

Thats an great time for a norseman, i know veteran triathletes that did it waay slower

[@smallnuts2]

That's my down fall. I'm a bad swimmer .

[@Thelavern86]

@@smallnuts2 me too. Was 5th last up from the water 🙈 2h was my time in the water. But i Will never forget it. Norseman is a pretty crazy and COOL race 👍

[@oilguy54able]

1. Consistency, 2. Effort. Those are the number one and two “training” priorities I learned from Endurance Coaches.

[@kennethwedig6091]

Humorous anecdote about training/family balance. On a discussion board people were talking about whether wearing your wedding ring on the swim was a good idea. The fear being that cold water can make your finger shrink and the ring fall off. A commenter quipped, if you're still married you aren't training enough!

[@ajchaskar]

Hahahaha

[@AnthonyLock92]

Just a solid tip to try and fit all the training in. (I train usually 14 hours a week with a full time job) the more you are organised the easier it gets. Meal prep, get your kit out the night before if its a pre work session. You will be surprised what you can do. a 3 hour session after work is not impossible if you have food prepared in advanced for a quick dinner for example.

[@kenbeech4940]

Join a triathlon club and do a race that other members are doing. It is so much more fun to have a crew to do a race with. training with them and racing with them creates some of the best friendships about it.

[@gtn]

100%

[@michellokhorst5883]

I’ve done 18 IM 70.3 races, now that my 70.3 is of age it’s time to step up..

[@jamesambrocio]

Thank you for being straightforward. One limiting factor that isn't always recognized is the cost. Not only financially but also socially. You'd have to take out a second mortgage and be a hermit for a couple of months.

[@joeyc8546]

Going with friends and sharing the costs helps too.

[@charman600]

Did my first 70.3 this year, hopefully going for full ironman in 2021

[@NicholasWoodley]

This is great. I've done Tri at sprint and Olympic distance, done a marathon and ride London so Ironman is on my bucket list. I just want to get round. Great advice

[@ajscarlett1407]

About to head to Italy next week for my very first IM, I've been asking myself this all week. I feel relaxed, but not much more I can do now, so I've just got to give it everything. Hope I make it across the line. I've learnt so much the past 6 months, what an experience it's been

[@adrianjones8772]

How did you go,did you scratch the itch?

[@teamherbanation7032]

Love your inspirational videos :) You CAN start at the top if you are crazy enough, my very first triathlon was the Norseman Extreme Triathlon. It was the first time I swam 3800 meters, cycled 180 kilometers and ran a full marathon. I LOVE the madness :D

[@BeetTriGuy]

Finished my first IM at 20yrs old in June at IMCDA this year and it was beautiful. The hottest IM and the highest DNF rate of any IM (in the world I believe) and I managed to finish it. That journey I experienced during training and during those many hours of racing was simply beautiful. Blood, sweat, and tears all made their appearances too! Thank you GTN for helping to get me there

[@ultraextremefit]

I would love to see a video on You GTN guys. How do you fit in training, work and family all together? Awesome Show!

[@user-ow1jh8yb5j]

The cost gave me an idea for a video comparing a cheap vs expensive triathlon training/racing experience over a few weeks followed by a race. One has to minimise equipment costs and one can use whatever they want!

[@gtn]

Are you entering or taking part in your first full distance triathlon soon? Let us know!

[@user-ew4fs3pt5p]

Ironman Italy this Saturday:) Yay Technically i did Ironman Nice, but it was shortened Now i'm aiming to do it sub 9:30 (very optimistic)

[@niki0k582]

Ironman Klagenfurt on 5.7 July with a goal of sub 10 hours

[@BeetTriGuy]

Thinking of doing Ironman Busselton Australia or Ironman St George USA

[@StephanTwisk]

Hever Castle next year! Can you do a video on couples where both train for Ironman?

[@elliottwilson4717]

2 weeks from tomorrow, IM Maryland. "There’s little that can be gained by worrying yourself about whether or not you’ve done enough training." Sure, let me just turn that little voice off at the back of my head. Totally easy.

[@nycdrummingstar]

One of the best and most realistic videos on GTN

[@The_classicnoob]

Hi there I hope you enjoy your day with the family thank %you feel very good to be with GTN

[@garethmccash5986]

Did my first IM this year and am going back to have another crack next year.

[@aklamo]

Nope. I’m not IRONMAN ready. Can’t make it through the swim without debilitating cramps. IM 70.3 is more my style (at least until I can figure out how to survive the swim). However, if I never do a full IM distance event, I’d be ok with that. 70.3s aren’t anything to sniff at.

[@MrTheOfficialPanda]

keep working your technique and try to use a olympic length pool if you have only used swimming pools to train. You got this!

[@paulop3730]

I agree, the swim is my weakness as well.

[@zvonner]

Get Magnesium

[@prathimad4566]

I have done a lot of running & swimming. Cycling was only during my school. Will prep this entire year for IM & conquer it. Thank you for the motivation :)

[@camillelangen1400]

did you do it ?

[@daskanguru140]

"Make sure you got that endurance to complete an Ironman comfortably" Yeah sure

[@heavyhues]

That's the exact comment i wanted to write as well. I'm pretty sure there is no one out there, who can do a full ironamn in a comfortable manner.

[@garettreid8729]

Was about to say the same...haha. Who does an Ironman comfortably?

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

@@garettreid8729 I think it was more meant around the lines "don't bonk in the middle of the ironman"

[@mihirjadhav3641]

ahaha

[@MarcWeyers]

Doing my first 70.3 next weekend in Weymouth. Whoop whoop! Then moving up to the big boy next year. From a rugby background. No skills, just grunt and heart. And a lot of #gtn and #gcn videos to coach me. Thanks guys!

[@pooky2626]

Us big boys got it! Dude! I was 280 when I decided I wanted to live again. Been doing Tris for 21 years. Every distance done. Over 130 triathlons. Still over 200lbs or just under 100kg.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Stop looking for validation online. Grow up and just do it. You're not a 13 year old girl.

[@pierscurrell2287]

@@SeaJayBelfast but you are...

[@Freya-bz3vl]

i really want to race that in a few years. how was it?

[@MarcWeyers]

@@Freya-bz3vl it was fun. Crowd was great. Cycle was a bit tough but get your hill practice in and you'll be fine

[@jonathanzappala]

I’d be interested to know how many Ironman competitors every year are doing it as their first ever tri. My brother in law’s first was a 70.3 (coming from a swim background).

[@chambers0a0a]

My first ever tri was olympic distance 3 months ago, my 2nd was half IM 2 weeks ago. Need to talk myself into full distance...

[@tomclay3153]

I just completed the Weymouth 703... i now feel completely lost

[@trummscott]

Currently not ready but hopefully going for full Ironman in five years. Within a couple of years or next year doing a half Ironman. This year was my first sprint distance so I’ve got some goals to shoot for.

[@anem5487]

Only 3 more years bro think of how far you've come, you got this

[@nightsfalling]

I think that is also good to do a smaller race not just because of the practice of going from swimming, to biking, and then running, but you can see if you like the sport and are willing to invest on the equipment. For example, my first sprint triathlon, I did it during summer time so I didn't have a wetsuit, and I did it in a kid's road bike. with regular running clothes. So if you decide to do more races you can invest little by little.

[@JamesWhite1]

Holidays = Training camps :)

[@coracolla8765]

Can you also do a video about when you’re ready for an Ironman 70.3? (Halfdistance) (:

[@higherbeingX]

I finished Olympic Triathlon last week. Now I am more than motivated to try Ironman 70.3 next year.

[@MartialArtsInsight]

Excellent!

[@tjgato]

It is took me three attempts before i finish my first

[@miguelsaez340]

I believe a good advice is: find love in each discipline. Let “joy” on swimming, biking and running come to you. Any of those 3 can become as long as hell if you don’t commit to it and can kick you out of the race if you don’t take it into consideration. Better than wanting to become an Ironman, which sounds good, you want to keep swimming, cycling and running, when that day you find yourself thinking it’s not for you. Which is something all of us have to go through every once in a while. Hope I explained myself

[@plantpoweredhealth9383]

Totally agree. Make it a lifestyle of health and fitness and do an occasional event whether short or long,it doesn't even need to be official, just recorded with a Garmin or similar. Multisport should be a lifelong pursuit whether 3 hours or 20 hours a week.

[@miguelsaez340]

Plant Powered Health amen! Now with quarantine I’m missing swimming like a part of myself is missing!

[@plantpoweredhealth9383]

@@miguelsaez340 for sure! I can't wait to get back in the pool, even though it's nearly winter here in Australia.🌱✌️😊

[@monamsaleem5017]

I am 15 and I wish to be able to register and hopefully complete an iron man when I am nineteen. I just eat to do it so badly. But I need someone to explain to em the ABC of iron man. So thank you. This video really out into perspective of what I should keep in mind

[@lord1999ful]

Mont tremblant here I come!!! Hope I see Lionel there!!

[@EzraSimeloff]

It would be really good to get a guide on what fitness is required ... if I can do each individual event on a given day ? Does that mean I am ready ?

[@mlegrand]

Great video! I think it's good for people to be realistic about how hard that distance is to accomplish correctly. And the cost isn't anything to overlook. I made a video about triathlon gear and how much it would cost and came up with a little over $1500 USD. (not counting the 700 Ironman entry fee) And that's still a lot of budget gear. It'd be easy to spend 10x that amount. Great details in your video here, thanks so much for making it! 👌

[@gtn]

Thanks!

[@maximilienfilion7802]

Love your bike tan 😂

[@PoetWithPace]

Good common sense tips. Thanks Mark!

[@tomasvalve930]

Nice! Honest🤛

[@KimFransman]

Distance-wise, probably maybe. Spending extra money just on an Ironman branded medal, definitely not.

[@kevinpoulet149]

The cycling tan at 2:30 😂

[@barryhossin2000]

I never really thought about it, i have always done exercise since i was a child, i am now 60years old, i walk 50 plus miles every week, also cycle and do light weights, i just walked a marathon last weekend my first, i am normally out for 5 to 6 hours most days walking, in the last 30 months i have Clocked up 7 thousand miles, with rarely any rest days, zero money though, and so my diet is not great, which i guess is not good if you are thinking about doing an ironman, so all in all i have plenty of time, and the will, but without money and proper food, i guess its a no no, but i am planning on walking 32 miles in May, and will always exercise as much as i can, hats off to all the people that have done an ironman!!

[@8wiegert]

How do i make sure i am in a good shape at raceday. Not exhausted from training, but sharp and ready?

[@paulk2710]

Less/Not enough time for hobbies.... Just dont forget, that triathlon is your hobby ;)

[@thp8485]

This was great

[@TamaEnergy]

1st one in june...winging it but worried about being cut off

[@carolineandtigger]

Not yet... but I am working on it.

[@SaschaRissling]

I'm building towards IM distances in 2 years. Along the way i'm picking up olympics and some 70.3 and some fun like crossduathlons and such. I want to make it "normal" to do an ironman. I'd even be okay with it happening in 3 years. I'd say Ironman training is the ultimate technique to build patience as the main thing you're doing it for is VERY far away. But on the other hand 2 months go by in lightspeed. So i'm wondering if 2-3 years are actually that far away.

[@randybarnett2308]

Working out on my lunch break sounds like me!.👍💪🤠🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️🥋🥊👟

[@mustaphab.1190]

Fraser's flappy west though, and don't forget to mention the long aero bars, does he really has to move his hand forward each time he wants to shift?

[@thorgod0824]

I’m a runner but I swim and bike for cross training so I would love to complete an Ironman one day I think I’d be fine for the swim and run but the bike is difficult especially on the back

[@hmannn]

So how much around would it cost? (Minus the pool & gym fees and minus the food)

[@josephforeman4850]

I've got my 1st ever 70.3 tomorrow, looking forward to it so much despite the 35 degree or so start. Midnight Man-Dartford, and very local to me! Wish me the best everyone please :)

[@gtn]

Have a great day and let us know how it goes! 🙌

[@endurodadclint5377]

You need 2 things to complete an Ironman. $$ and fitness . In that order

[@plantpoweredhealth9383]

Well said. I'm doing my own,recorded with my Garmin 935, designed by myself. It will be on Strava and Garmin connect,I don't need a medal, I know I've still done one. 👍

[@smv7205]

And a lot of time

[@TamaEnergy]

dont need money or time! just committement. I traind for one and didnt buy any new kit, had an old road bike and worked full time as a doctor including night shifts and no routine. Its possible :)

[@jamesmckenna5993]

Work 12 long hours dayshift and Nightshiftdont think a be able to a full Ironman do my second Olympic distance triathlon on Sunday . Signing for a 70.3 for next year. Potentially building up to a full Ironman but

[@utilars]

On a bad day, I have to go to the loo every 50 miles on a bike ride and every 7 miles on a run. We don't even want to talk about my worse than bad days... Can someone tell me how far the porta potties are typically spaced in the run and bike ride of a full Ironman in the U.S.? I'm pretty sure I can hold myself through the whole swim but once I get to T1 all bets are off...

[@debian9226]

"just be honest to yourself and also your family. as to the amount of time that is required to do an Ironman". Nice !!!

[@richardhudson4649]

How many are fit enough to finish in under 17hours within 2 weeks?

[@markankone9362]

Ik hope next summer

[@paulgibson3248]

I’m about 44 mins for the swim 3 hour for bike 1:40 for the run On a 70.3 lol

[@NinjaElephant]

I quit smoking and started Triathlon to be motivated not to start again and thought that would also save me a lot of money... never was so wrong. Worked out for 14 years now though.

[@myneighbourhood2842]

So what is the magic formula to convince some people that it's Quality not Quantity when it comes to training..

[@TheDoonst]

Would love to hear recommendations for age group athletes. I'm 37 and started preparation for IM 70.3 (in 1 year) and hopefully full IM (in 2 years). Aged athletes do not recover so quickly. Any tips on that?

[@balrog210]

no worries, at 37 you can recover easily with a proper alimentation and sleep.... the world champion is 38....

[@Simon-jz2ru]

Vlad Pro better nutrition makes a massive difference to recovery

[@jameswestgate416]

The irony of watching this video whilst overlooking the Ironman Wales swim course I’ll be using on Sunday ....

[@gtn]

Hope it went well!

[@VBEPC]

I don't know how to feel about the hours spent, I do that amount of hours and I only train for Sprint's

[@JM-kl7zv]

Wouldn't it be cool to win one of these and official say "I am Ironman?"

[@rubertpunk8863]

Afaik you don't have to win to be an iron man, you just have to complete it

[@sakshatyatra]

Ofcourse it would be as cool as an avenger.

[@jimboydonayre9697]

if you can do it in swim 30mins in 1.9km swim 2 seconds in transition bike in 2hours in bike in 90km and 2 seconds in Transition 2 and run in 21km with 1hr and 45 minutes and go to finishline

[@ljk5708]

700$ entry fee?? I was looking forward to doing one in a few years time but wow that’s a lot of money!!

[@pooky2626]

Start a savings plan. this was an excellent video to help you. My advice is if you can afford it. Open a separate account. Cal it your Ironman account. Can you afford $25 every pay period? In one year you will have over $600. I get paid weekly. I do a $100 a week. This pays for the whole trip. Race fee. Flight. accommodation. I have two destination races this year. I used my points for a reduced fare flight to Switzerland. Airbnb for 9 days was $500. My other race is Morocco and Marrakesh 70.3. I live in Canada. So I probably have the most expensive flights in the world. I have credit cards that are travel rewards. Get these to help supplement your cost. Hope some of this helps. Remember the Ironman motto. "Nothing is Impossible"......Mine is "Impossible is Nothing"

[@ljk5708]

Wayne Robinson it’s not about saving money I just think it’s way too much, I do ultra trail running but have never paid anywhere near that much.

[@pooky2626]

@@ljk5708 I have done some running events as well. I was surprised at the price difference as well. Thinking about it. With the swim. You need boats and lifeguards. The bike, you need road closures or at the very least police presence at most intersections. I think that adds hugely to the cost of triathlon vs. Running events. My first Ironman was $400. IM Canada came to $865 Canadian for 2020. I prefer the 70.3 series. Those are around $400-$500. Hope you get to do an Ironman. It is an event filled with energy. The feeling you get crossing that finish line is undescribable. Good luck in all your athletic pursuits.

[@a-a-ron3542]

@@pooky2626 To be fair to Liam, you are talking about saving money on a group of things that most people couldn't afford individually. There's no ifs, ands, or buts, people doing Ironman aren't in bottom income brackets.

[@namenotfound8747]

I do ultra too myself and I have to say that ultras aren't cheap either the Moab 240 Endurance Run cost 1100-1300 just to do a 240.3 mile race in Utah.

[@elizabethstewart4634]

I’m hoping to do my first Ironman in July. It’s been a goal of mine to complete one before my 21st birthday since my parents did their first one in 2014. Just hoping Covid doesn’t stop it now 🤞

[@StaceChristopher]

Did you do it? 😁

[@elizabethstewart4634]

@@StaceChristopher tomorrow, it got postponed until the 12th

[@alexandertollman9575]

I have a question. I have the basic kit for a sprint triathlon but I don't have a wetsuit or a fancy bike. Do I NEED those to go for an ironman?

[@HikinCatfish]

Wetsuit may be more beneficial depending on the venue (and a smaller $$ investment) where a decent road bike should get you through an iron an distance race. I'm using my cyclocross bike with trimmer tires for my upcoming HIM distance race. But I'm there to complete, not compete as an age grouper, so that may also affect your choices. Just my 2 cents.

[@BobBob-uv9fq]

Can’t believe I’m getting up to 2 miles swimming in the pool 3 x a week ,maybe 1hr 20 ,not fast relatively,but 53 yrs it’s pretty good ,then washing dishes for 8 hrs

[@The_classicnoob]

Great running 🏃‍♀️ was a Great running around and running 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

[@t0maz.m]

Is there age restrictions?

[@sebastian3358spawn]

Just hit 32 years old, I guess im in my prime to try it!

[@JimHaysom]

Cheeky - I see you’ve multiplied all the actual costs by 10 for this video :P

[@westerling8436]

I can play the riff but the solo is too difficult still

[@yrussq]

Well, i haven't done the Ironman but from my experience of building proper form i must say 6-12 hrs per week in a 6 month for Ironman is beyond optimistic. You need to be already a good athlete and you should be pretty young to reach anything with 6 months only. 3 running swimming cycling 1.5hr sessions would give 13.5 hrs already and you need some muscles building in a gym. I'd question if it's actually would be enough for half Ironman. Plus with that rush there's a high chance of injury that would instantly nullify all your work and postpone the relaunch of the training. So a year is the very minimum, more likely year and a half.

[@lexington476]

Those of us who race Sprint and Olympic distance races are triathletes as well. I have no desire to do an Ironman distance racd.

[@utilars]

Yeah, but I want to be the turtle that crosses the line just before midnight because I refused to stop "crawling"...

[@janzdungca2682]

Swam a good 150meters im ready!

[@wadericky513]

Damn!! Am in Africa and training for an Ironman

[@Meloniecreations]

Swimming no problem but the other discipline I need really to train for them

[@aransahebi7162]

I’m watching this because my brother signed me up without asking me

[@almostgwapogi]

Have fun

[@ninjakittie24]

Where is my tattoo segment?

[@ketotriathlete5270]

8-12hr per week? So im waisting my time putting 25 (3hr/day M-F, 6hr sat, 4hr sun)?

[@endurodadclint5377]

Keto Triathlete yes. And also wasting your time keto 😂

[@twebb1]

You think training for one is doable while in college and working part time

[@trimad6128]

I think you never feel you’re ready although I’ve never stood on the start line feeling I haven’t done enough but it does creep in to your mind half way through😬.I think if you’ve been consistent in your training for a good 6-8 months you’ll get through it all being well

[@virustracker4840]

What about aluminium-man

[@richardhudson4649]

No time for hobbies? People have hobbies other than Ironman/long distance triathlon?

[@zeduarte8159]

Have fun and make one half-ironman... little less cost... but less Family problems ;)

[@spy0192]

Ironman!!!

[@advex4428]

I've recently read in a very good book about endurance training/lifestyle that back in the day, one of the authors, Mark Sisson, had to pay 85$ to enter Ironman Hawaii. Hahahahahahaha

[@britnibig]

Which book?

[@advex4428]

@@britnibig "Primal Endurance" by Mark Sisson and Brad Kearns

[@carlopieratelli4489]

I'll be racing in Italy my first Ironman in 8 days and I was hoping in some extra boost, then 8:22 came... C'mon Mark that's not cool :)

[@ajscarlett1407]

Me too, best of luck man

[@carlopieratelli4489]

@@ajscarlett1407 Ty, yuo too.. see you there

[@dicosoliman3275]

I’m a 16 year old half-Ironman and I think I would literally die if I tried the ironman.

[@StaceChristopher]

Never say never 💪🏻🤙🏻