Couch to IRONMAN in 12 Months - BIGGEST Challenge of his Life - Ep. 1

My mate Dan's set his sights on a mega new goal - he's training to compete in a FULL IRONMAN. And he's only got 12 months to get ready.
The big question we're asking - can an everyday guy like Dan, with a normal job and a normal amount of time to train each week, get prepped to enter and complete an Ironman? We'll be tracking Dan's progress from start to finish, and we've got help from an ex-Olympic coach to make sure he's ready for the challenge.
It's not going to be easy - there'll be a lot of suffering and hard work but it's been a goal of Dan's and so we hope that with everyone's help and you're support, he'll be able to do it!
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Road Bike: Canyon Endurace CF SL 8.0
Gravel Bike: Canondale Topstone
Wheels: Hunt
GPS Cycling Computer: Wahoo Element Bolt
Road Shoes: Lake CX332
Gravel Shoes: Quoc Gran Tourer
Helmet: POC Omne Air Spin
Clothes: Maap / Rapha
Turbo Trainer: Wahoo Kickr Core
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[@chrisoffley5646]

Oh here we go….. 🏊🏼‍♂️🚴🏼🏃🏽💪🏼

[@hendrikdogge4492]

I am hooked already. Can't wait to see Dan's progress

[@Fraser365]

Just found your channel and have been binge watching all your videos which are great. Really interested in this series as I would at some point love to complete an Ironman. Having only just done my first marathon, I can’t quite fathom how anyone manages a full Ironman 😂 best of luck and look forward to watching the progress.

[@grantritchie]

Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot that people are enjoying the videos! Congrats on the marathon, sounds like you’re on the right track. I think you’ll enjoy the next video when we chat with the coach about training plans.

[@daniritchie9779]

Sounds so good guys, cannot wait for the rest of this series!

[@ronaldlee92]

Rooting for u man I know the motivation is a personal internal thing I have to overcome but I'm still looking for it I wanna do one of these so bad it is definitely on my bucket list

[@kf382k7]

Rooting for you Dan!💪🏻

[@rob.pittaway]

I’m about to embark on training for a 50k run over 6-7 months and I’m terrified so I can’t imagine how you feel hahahaha! Good luck guys!

[@grantritchie]

Good luck Rob, sounds mega!

[@danieladuakwa2986]

You’re going to smash it mate!

[@PauloPicca]

Amazing! Really excited to see this man 💪🏼 go Dan!!!

[@andrewcflow]

Go on Dan! 💪💪

[@TriathlonDan]

I LOVE so much about this. I was like Dan, mesmerised by the endurance sport world having been semi-sporty in my childhood, I'm sure he'll harness this and with his background in swimming and rowing he'll do great. I'm no expert, but if you guys fancy a "training day" I'd love to join you!

[@grantritchie]

Thanks for commenting Dan!! Have you completed an Ironman before?

[@TriathlonDan]

@@grantritchie Yep - Ironman UK, Outlaw, IM Wales (x2). Don't tell Dan, but they're difficult AF :D. I'm not far from you, Alfreton.

[@grantritchie]

Haha! Hit me up on instagram, be good to get connected!

[@danieladuakwa2986]

Haha hard AF you say 😂😂, would be great to link!

[@selectselect5982]

LETS GO!

[@SeonaDanceO]

That "before" photo 😂

[@grantritchie]

That’s what he sent when we asked 😂

[@danieladuakwa2986]

Hahaha from the archives 😂😂

[@BabaDeyTri]

Is Dan gonna do a 70.3 before the full?

[@grantritchie]

Definitely a sprint, not sure on a 70.3, we’ll leave that call to couch Ben 👀

[@jeroenbos26]

Well we're a year in now. How did it go?

[@grantritchie]

It’s this weekend 👀 more updates on instagram. And then I’ll do another video on here in the coming weeks.

[@michaelbas7]

When is the Ironman and whereabouts?

[@grantritchie]

We’re not fully decided yet, but something in June 2024 👌🏻

[@michaelbas7]

@@grantritchie great stuff look forward to hearing. I am doing half Ironman in Weymouth this September just started my program. If all goes well I’ll look at the real thing next year

[@grantritchie]

@@michaelbas7 Amazing, we did look at that! Good luck with the half, and stick around the channel, we’ll announce it at some point.