Challenge Roth 2019 Race Report

[@splat4097]

I think I can speak for everyone who has done a marathon but is yet to do an Ironman...bloody well done mate! Impressive.

[@Dwarfboy666]

Totally agree, a marathon is a bloody long day for most of us. I can't imagine the force of character it takes to run one AFTER swimming 4k and biking 180k? Hats off to ALL finishers 👍

[@karsynmathew5401]

instablaster

[@ole2400]

You don't have to apologise or rationalize your time at all! Even doing an Ironman no matter how "fast" the course is, is an amazing achievement. Way to go man!

[@oluf9056]

Taren I am beyond impressed. To go out on your first attempt and to execute it so perfectly is nothing short of Amazing. After 10 years of triathlon and 4 Ironman races, I’ve yet to nail a good Ironman and as I approach 50 the hopes of a sub 10hr IM are slipping away. Well done!!! You should be proud. (Oh on a side note after a couple months with the Oura I do agree that it records me awake way too much 😂)

[@zepols86]

you crushed that race, well done and being the Type A people we are. I love how you broke down the nutrition and training for Challenge Roth. I hope to get into that race soon.

[@IronWill]

Having done an IRONMAN, I can understand how tough it is, and can't fathom the idea of doing one in a different timezone! Great work Taren!

[@fghjuzt]

Thanks for your inspiration, Taren. Just started competing in Olympic distances last year. First mid distance done. Today I caught a slot for Roth 2020 :) Its getting seriously serious. Keep on the great videos! Cheers, Tom from Munich.

[@omgimontheinternet]

Loved the race info but no one should have to justify why a sub 10 hour 140.6 is “legit”. Very well done. If anyone has something negative to say ban hammer em.

[@ivangutierrez975]

Excellent review of your race Taren. We all benefit from your detail account of the race and previous preparations. I did my first Ironman last year and learnt plenty from others telling me how their day went. Thank you and a big congratulations!!! Looking forward to what’s next...

[@JoeFootball55]

That being your first Ironman distance you knocked it out of the park! 💪 Again congrats and keep reaching for those stars😁

[@krishnaakkaram]

Taren, the "Every Day Hero", you did so good there. Totally deserve the time you got for the training you did. Congratulations

[@alexanderzakharov6517]

Taren, this is amazing! Two days ago i completed my first 113k. I've had just four months of training - and it all went really well! 6 months ago i switched to low carb diet, feel great with lots of energy every day. And i had very similar experience as far as half iron distance is concerned: easy swim, well paced bike (plenty of nutrition: self made energy bars and gels) and the run which was 60% comfortable, than reasonably hard at the end. But absolutely nothing distressful - it felt great! My heart rate was the same during swim-bike-run and the pace was consistent! And overal i did better than i expected myself to do. I believe this is due to low carb diet, which really works.

[@DrRKelly]

All I can say is: YOU DID IT!! Awesome job Taren!! I’m glad you had such a successful race. Well done.

[@caseybrown9321]

I think if anyone says “you did it that fast because it is a fast course” needs to shove off and move onto. Great Job Taren! Such an inspiration. I remember the video that you said when you first started running you would only run one house lot, then walk three. Amazing progress from where you started. Always remember that!

[@TriathlonTaren]

That's so true -- you must be a follower from way back to remember that! :D

[@caseybrown9321]

Triathlon Taren I’ve watched you since the beginning. I’m a avid cyclist dreaming of one day being a full triathlete. I will join your trainiac team when I have the funds for all the useful info and training plans. Until then, I play your videos on repeat! Thanks for everything you do.

[@karstenmeinders4844]

Fantastic performance in Roth and thanks for sharing the race/pacing strategy! You confirmed what I have conclude for myself that the marathon and especially its second half are the most deciding factors of a long distance triathlon.

[@Dwarfboy666]

Superb effort Taren, proper impressive! So good to see you on the day looking so happy while suffering A great result, and well deserved 👍 (There will be LOADS of questions coming out of this) 😁

[@recat22]

Thank you so much for everything you do Taren. You're amazing and a true inspiration! I finished my Olympic Distance tri, my first one, in 3h06m and I'm so proud of myself. It was an amazing experience and watching you go through the same thing is awesome! All I can say is: thank you

[@D_Dowg626]

Congrats Taren! Awesome to see you smash the race, now lets all get to training !!

[@mauriceduignan6995]

Any race is so much better when your happy with your performance. Great to see you so happy thankyou for your invaluable tips and motivation. Well done. a bula bas from Ireland( that's a big hand clap in Gaelic)

[@GenkiHagata]

Solid performance, Taren! It's been great following along and seeing you achieve such a performance. Kudos!

[@michaelw.1089]

Well done Taren 😊 Greatings from the Lad cheering in the car during your training ride in Roth.

[@lyndaanderson5947]

Congratulations Taren! Really objective post race analysis so soon after the event! I Always enjoy your enthusiasm!

[@Swim_Bike_Run_World]

Taren, you have certainly changed your tune about running. I can direct you to You Tube videos you have broadcast where you claimed that one can win an ironman on 3 runs per week... I cringed at those videos of yours, yet I have loved every other one else you have posted. Just because you love biking does not mean that running is not important. Embrace the run, I'm glad you have... Cheers and thanks for everything that you do for the triathlon community.

[@fastantio]

With or without wind, that time is amazing! You are great.

[@sylviaeeckman2113]

Really well done with the Ironman Taren! Love the format of 'race report meets unboxing video' too.

[@iwshamrock4908]

Very nice splits. A great overall performance. Glad to hear you understand the total commitment these long races take, and take AWAY. Nice on all fronts. Congrats.

[@nathanfisher4687]

Been waiting all week for this video. Was hitting refresh on my browser every few minutes to follow your times. I was also blown away by your time. Great effort! Your videos over the last year inspired me to sign up for my first sprint tri August 4th. At one point 3 years ago I was 372 pounds. I’ve done a lot of work but run/bike/swim was a big part of it. Been following your journey for well over a year and very happy for you. My aspiration is to do destination half Ironmans and take the family. Loved seeing your trips to coeur d’alene, South Africa, and Puerto Rico. I now am putting together a bucket list of half Ironmans to do. That might be a good video!

[@alexsquared02]

Nathan Fisher me too!!

[@TheoDINHeli]

Was nice to meet you before the start. Well done. The wind at the channel was really bad...

[@johnmitchell4152]

Congratulations, great result. Great to see how smart training and smart racing can make a difference!

[@romainraimbault7805]

Congrats Taren, great job in Roth and such a nice race recap, looking forward to the next one!

[@tonycastro6805]

Great job Tauren, how about helping out a 60 year old man, I have many physical issues, but have completed a 70.3 IRONMAN in Santa Cruz Ca just over 7 hours, I’m now signed up for Arizona IRONMAN this Nov, I can’t train like you, so how about some advice for the old timers?

[@susanwiggins6309]

Thanks for a great recap! I've been waiting for this. Congrats again on a stellar performance!

[@andrewgelbman1002]

Glad you saw the light with the Scicon bag.

[@ethanhockett1207]

You should be really happy! That was a great VERY well paced race. Nice job. Looking forward to faster times in the future!

[@mtbceri]

Well done Taren! Great results, I'm happy for you :) I am also training for my first full-distance event in September. It was very interesting to hear your recap and strategy approach. Thanks for sharing!

[@ck21985]

How was yours

[@chrismccallus7374]

Crushed it! You are a rock star!!!!!

[@jollyjon1]

Really well done Taren - respect!

[@EricGlenn]

Thanks for this report. This motivated me. I've been slacking on my training and LCHF the last 2.5 weeks. You reinvigorated my commitment and desire. Thank you again.

[@Risty99]

Awesome job Taren! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@DavideRecchia]

Congrats Taren, great performance!

[@stephenBell1976]

amazing effort taren. incredible time on your first ironman

[@rohrertech8882]

Kick butt. I just finished my first half IM a couple weeks ago, and can't imagine finishing a full in the time you did. Congrats!

[@alexsquared02]

I’ve been waiting for this! You’re awesome! Well done!!

[@nickmallett7391]

I give you a hard time for being like a Disney character on a sugar high but this week I'll give you all the props you deserve for putting toether a great race.Good on ya! :-)

[@SALTYaftertaste]

What up Taren! You mentioned an avg of 13.5 hours of training a week, curious if that time includes any stretching, warm-up or recovery.. and if no, how much time do you dedicate to those activites a week?

[@magnusalexander2617]

A lot of people say Roth is a hard course. Great job Taren!

[@grantmanley7983]

How much time did you lose getting a new timing chip. I ask because small mishaps like this sometimes derail your race.

[@Miss33S]

well done Taren! so happy for you

[@junalberca361]

I am waiting for this report. Thanks for the great content taren.congrats!

[@paulthethi1341]

Totally inspiring! Well done!

[@sterotacromycopheno]

Congrats dude !

[@tenlong9]

Amazingly well done! Perfect execution! 👌 It almost sounds like drinking a glass of water ☺ Thanks for sharing all the secrets!

[@LizHTravels]

Great report Taren. As for what's next? How about IM Canada Penticton 2020? Would love to see you there.

[@hickman_fitness]

Congratulations Taren! Inspiring 👍

[@liamthebarber]

Loved this video man, well done 👍🏻

[@paulnagel2700]

I think Taren is Canadian for Hulk. You smashed, bro, you smashed.

[@theGodlyGamer2000]

Nice Recap. Congrats again. Swim-Run-Bike well explained. What about transitions 1 & 2, and the chip time. Is it the first time that you lose one?

[@TriathlonTaren]

Yeah, that has never happened before!

[@snthorne705]

I bought crampfx on your recommendation and never even had a hint of a cramp in my 70.3 and normally I do! Thanks for the tip!

[@vagrant385]

Brilliant video mate. Another very inspiring lesson 👍😬

[@eugenius1226]

Well done Taren, much respect 👊🏻

[@karlosfandango6637]

Great video. Thanks. Well done.

[@blainedowns6152]

Whats the name of the bike racks on the wall?

[@edmartinez5345]

Congrats Taren! Great content!

[@626Bubsy]

I’m new, when you say coke at the aid stations, do you mean Coca Cola or is there something lost in between countries? (I am Australian)

[@mattsmithers14]

The link to theplews isn't working. 😔😔🔗⚒️

[@gerardriv7753]

Good job Taren. Impressive!

[@leewalters2794]

Very impressive. One thing I found very interesting was your marathon time given that you say you have a 19 minute 5k. Either you ran at a very high percentage of your threshold pace or you were in more like 18 minute 5k shape for Roth. Any ideas which it was? Have you done any 5k/10k time trials in the last year?

[@normanwoods2415]

Happy happy for you TT🏆

[@al2772]

Hi Taren, could you please tell me what bottle cage do you have in the back of your seat post on your tri bike? Thank you.

[@johnvanhaastert9125]

Great stuff, so cool that you made it

[@richardhudson4649]

Everyone is salty during their first Ironman. The best words I read somewhere online was that no one does their 1st Ironman on a good nights sleep. Personally that was true. I had my Saturday late afternoon pasta meal and a light sandwich and salad at 9pm (standard day before a 70,3 stuff) and then went to bed. I was awake until after 1am for a 4am wake up.

[@keithohalloran8523]

Awesome achievement well done 👍🏻 crazy time 🕺💃🏻🕺.

[@ejquezad]

How does a race let you start the run when they have no record of you throughout the whole bike portion? Someone I know got a DNF because there was no way to prove he had done the bike portion of the race if there was no record of it. Just curious.

[@paulo1980rabelo]

Very impressed! Way to go!!!!!

[@ferryadler2772]

Hey Taren . Big congrats on your race and succes. Love following your Journey in Our Sport. One question, you say that your NP Was 204 Watts, what was your Watt avarage? I guess that there is a bor of a difference in the nummer there. Greetings fra Ferry from Copenhagen, Denmark

[@robpoma3874]

Congratulations! Well done sir!

[@stephenwright10]

Great video and great effort!

[@bighaasfly]

Good job Taren!

[@TheMaXoR17]

Great job!! What is your weight? Just wondering since you have 35,1km/h on 204watts.

[@mochidomo]

Prob around 150-160 pounds if i were to guess

[@nickvillarrial4045]

Hey congrats to you and all your hard work

[@johncrehan7496]

Congrats Taren

[@nathanrs1016]

Rides 35km/h during 180km -"the ride was easy, really really easy"

[@mochidomo]

@@picklerick3525 ....hm.. definitely not easy for most... maybe for most people that train well consistently...

[@eddyalexiou9951]

Bravo for Roth - you walk the walk 💪👌

[@SpittenHotFire]

How did you like the CrampFix? I struggle with severe cramping during the swim and run, even after hydrating (with electrolyte solution) and stretching. Would like to know if it was beneficial or more on the pseudoscience side.

[@fishywishy4145]

What’s next? Ironman Canada? Haha great video and race Taren!

[@PlayfulCoaCoa]

Well done! So happy for you

[@mikescothern509]

It was very windy on the bike particularly the second loop!

[@djlemma]

Ooo I've been looking forward to this one. Haven't finished watching but I like how the aesthetic of your cabinetry matches your circuit breaker panel :)

[@TriathlonTaren]

Hahah... glad you like it.

[@djlemma]

@@TriathlonTaren Well I liked the whole darn video, I just was struck by that opening shot! And hey, I found out during this video that my 5k/half marathon times are similar to yours, which gives me hope for future triathlon achievements.

[@endurancekorner]

Great Job Taren! Waiting for the What's Next?

[@DocT426]

So, serious question... if you train low carb and race high carb, what do you use on long training days (3-6 hours) for fuel? Thanks! Love the channel

[@jared7586]

Great vid, happy for you !!!!

[@ernesttarango4974]

So, your now chasing KONA vibe?

[@boollyboolly]

Well done! I can't find Taren's account on insta. Keeps saying "No results found" ....weird.

[@leightonkuchel2181]

instagram.com/triathlontaren

[@boollyboolly]

@@leightonkuchel2181 thanks. It doesn't work for me. He might have blocked me thinks i was a bot account because my @name is letters and numbers. Nevermind. I do the same!

[@Try2Tri]

I have the same issue. I only like posts on Instagram, so I have no idea as to why I am blocked. :/

[@georgeevangelos9086]

glad to hear we get in your head #like great performance! #next

[@laurajones4317]

No offence to lucy charles, but she is no Chrissy Wellington.

[@R1Freak1974]

Very very well performance, Taren! Congrats again and i think..... Ironman distance races got you now???

[@macster1000]

well done! very motivating!

[@kissygonzales1364]

Been following your channel.. Made me inspired too.. Soon 😊 but it so hard for me to loose weight.. If no exercise with deficit leads me to cut.. But when im in no deficit my regular eating and exercise leads me to bulk. Why is that? Help me understand.. Been trying to loose some 😔

[@zedsprocket3673]

You did absolutely stunning brilliant 👏👌👍

[@Steven-ko6ky]

Nice job!

[@patoconnell5386]

Class!! mate your an inspiration.