Zero to Ironman: EP 9 - First 100km Ride & Weekly Vlog!

Week 9 of my 7 month journey as I train from zero prior experience to complete an Ironman in order to raise awareness for T2KO and support those facing this tough battle.
This week's episode is a long one! I captured my training week and rode 100km for T2KO, inspired by a challenge from the comments on the last video!
👥 LINKS:
💝 T2KO - Osteosarcoma Awareness Donations: www.mycause.com.au/p/323484/f...
❓Why I am doing this 👉 www.brodysearle.com/roadtoiro...
📺 Instagram: / brodysearle
🏃 Strava: / strava
💻 Personal Website: www.brodysearle.com

[@ShawnIsBatman]

You started the video by saying "nothing special this week"....what is special is showing-up every single day and getting the work done! Both you and the series continue to get better and better.

[@brodysearle]

Appreciate that man!! 😁

[@trangah]

Thank god he posted, i was having withdrawals

[@brodysearle]

Hahaha

[@brodysearle]

That’s good tranga

[@lenalili27]

You look so much more confident infront of the camera in every video (: keep it up!

[@brodysearle]

Getting better slowly haha thank you!

[@jameskirwan2082]

I can already tell how successful this journey will be, you're gonna inspire so many people (myself included) and create a strong following along the way. Keep it up!

[@brodysearle]

Appreciate that heaps! Thank you!

[@ajpsaint]

Youre part of my weekly routine now man, Cant get enough of this journey, you've inspired me to train even harder!

[@brodysearle]

Unreal dude! What are you training for mate?

[@ajpsaint]

Training for 2 marathons next year and a full IM in 2025!

[@phineasemanuel2140]

Because of Brody, i started to train for a 2025 IM too! I can't wait to see how our journey's will end! @@ajpsaint

[@tristanbouwer6277]

keep it going bud. supporting you big time and have given me the inspiration to train and do a 70.3 in November 2024. (some advice: try adding a fan for the indoor bike training to blow wind into the front of you. it helps massively. also get some endurance drinks keep the sodium and carbs up )

[@brodysearle]

Thanks mate!! Yep I need to get a fan in front of me haha you’ll crush the 70.3 mate!!

[@Adgum1]

To add to the endless amount of gear to buy for this sport, the "Salomon Bonatti WP Jacket" is an excellent water proof jacket that breathes. So you wont sweat bullets in it while running.

[@brodysearle]

I’ll have a look, thank you! Maybe down the line potentially, it’s super hot in Australia at the moment 😅 have only been in singlets haha

[@jamesmichaeld_]

really enjoying this series Brody! Currently training for my first 70.3 - your videos are great. keep them long like this!

[@brodysearle]

Thanks mate!! Hope you’re crushing it! I’ll try and keep them over 10 minutes if I can 😅

[@karinaki13]

Always looking forward to your videos 😊 keep the great work up. All the best for you

[@brodysearle]

Thank you!!

[@dylanyodgee4302]

Your consistency and commitment is shining through. And you’re improving as a result. Inspiring stuff. Keep it up mate

[@brodysearle]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it heaps!

[@Replux0]

Fantastic series, dude! Recently started my own IM training and you wouldn't know how awesome it is to follow and relate to your process 🙌

[@brodysearle]

Thank you brother! Hope you’re travelling well!

[@minanassief113]

Loving the longer videos! Can’t wait for ep 10

[@brodysearle]

Thanks mate!! Massive one instore next week..

[@anna-lena5452]

Love your content but also the editing and music is dope! Keep it up 🥳😍

[@brodysearle]

Thank you!!! Music depends on how I’m feeling when I’m editing it Saturday afternoon 😅

[@talaabughazaleh5479]

Hey brody, I’m loving your videos and you are giving me a great load of motivation to train for the next marathon!! Good luck!

[@brodysearle]

Good luck on your marathon!!

[@hassanbadran6508]

Good luck tala!!

[@MultiverseWizard]

Once again, awesome video dude! And about the swimming gear, I had the same thing, just thought you go in the pool and swim laps and then you're ready for the IM :D. While in reality, I had to buy a ton of equipment for it (fins, paddles, board, snorkel, pull buoy, cap). At least now with the equipment next to my swimming lane at the public pool, people usually go to other lanes (if they can) because they assume I'm a PRO (which is so far from the truth) and they don't want to get in my way :D :D

[@brodysearle]

Hahaha yep! Was like, surely I just swim long distances three times a week! It does detour people from coming into your lane though I agree! All the gear, no idea hahaha!

[@Fabregas4CR7]

youre my new cody trains

[@brodysearle]

Biggest compliment I’ve ever received but no one tops that man! I started watching all his videos in the last 3-4 weeks haha

[@user-fn6bs7nz4l]

That editing on the gym session 👌

[@brodysearle]

Thank you!!

[@Glizzyvader]

Another week another road to Ironman keeen 😍

[@brodysearle]

🔁

[@tompilkington1216]

Loving this series, it's great to see someone who isn't already practically a pro athlete starting out, keep it up! :) just getting into my own training and bike shopping currently, which is an abosolute minefield! Out of curiosity, do you have different bikes for Zwift and outdoor training?

[@brodysearle]

Thanks mate!! Agreed it is crazy haha don’t do what I did and just buy a bike, I’d recommend at least getting fitted or trialling some at bike shops and then you know what to look for! I only have one bike and have rode 99% indoors on zwift. Taking off the back wheel was tricky initially but it gets easier for sure!

[@joshuapryor2619]

Perfect pronunciation man! Great job on your first triple digit ride. Normatec boots are great for sore muscles! I use a knockoff version that works just as well for 1/3 the price called AirRelax

[@brodysearle]

Will suss that out bro!! And thanks again for the donation! 😁

[@HollyDunnDesign]

Great video! And your dog is adorable. One suggestion: I wouldn’t recommend using fins for your warm-up. They’re more taxing on your leg muscles, so you always want to do a good warm-up *before* putting them on. Fins are a great tool but using them from the outset is a recipe for cramp or injury. All the best with your training!

[@brodysearle]

Thank you! Re fins; I just follow the coaches plan haha I still don't have fins yet but will need to grab some this week I'd say. Thank you for the advice :)

[@HollyDunnDesign]

@@brodysearle Good luck! And happy swimming :)

[@jie000]

I remember the ad! I think they got rid of it because it encourages overeating. I remember as a kid it was a challenge with my brothers to eat as many as possible. Keep up the good work and inspiration

[@brodysearle]

Wow I didn’t know that, I actually never thought about it that way! Thank you mate!!

[@leebarrass.]

These videos are very inspiring. I would like a video addressing arse and bollock pain when riding though. I don't cycle because it's uncomfortable and the amount you're doing is impressive. Maybe I just need a decent bike and seat. Keep hammering mate

[@brodysearle]

Thanks mate!! To be honest, I’m not insanely comfortable on the longer rides you can see I move around quite a bit on the end. Have you had a bike fit done? Honestly my bike was second hand from Facebook marketplace for relatively cheap in terms of bikes haha spent around the same the bike fit cost as much as the bike was 🤣

[@kevinvarwig4825]

Nice Video man! Your showing the reality!! Where do you get your plan from? Keep pushing 💪🏻

[@brodysearle]

Thanks bro! I am using a coach now!

[@innescooke7939]

Awsome series, loving it since I discovered it 2 days ago! Also training to become an Osteo (currently last in the last year) as well as thinking about an ultra-marathon. I was thinking of coming to autralia once I graduate (UK), would love to get in touch!

[@brodysearle]

Thank you!! You have your entrance to practice soon then? For sure hit me up, happy to help!

[@innescooke7939]

@@brodysearle, Awesome! Yes I have that exam next year, going through all the courseworks and dissertation at the moment.

[@debbiehall6951]

Well done that was a hard training week. Wee tip turn your cap round to keep the rain out your eyes. Although it doesn't work as well in the wind.

[@brodysearle]

Longest week for sure! I turned it around like normal and it kept trying to fly off so put it backwards again hahaha I was trying everything in the end!

[@austincrain4919]

I’m terrible at the swimming aspect… I swallow half the pool when I try to breathe 😂

[@brodysearle]

I was the exact same mate! I still drink half the pool some days too but it gets better haha!!

[@georgemay2638]

Well done Brody - really enjoying the videos and has inspired me to get my bike fixed up and hit the pool more often. I know you're hectic busy but here's a few video content ideas i think would be cool to see - especially for us who remain novices to this sport. Video breaking down your diet and food considerations for different sessions/calores/macros etc If you will have a strategy in the Iron Man itself if there is such a thing.. How you found a coach and what that gives you in more detail - how does it compare to finding online training programmes and just using those A bit more info on your kit and how you came to buy it i.e. which turbo train are you using and what are pros/cons etc and how did you find out which stuff to use keep it up!

[@brodysearle]

Hey George! Great input, will try and cover these. I've been asked a fair few questions, even though I am still well and truly a beginner so I think I'll do a Q&A on Instagram next Sunday and answer what I can in the following week video! Hope this helps - I'll put a reach out in my next video!

[@georgemay2638]

@@brodysearle Good stuff - no rush

[@dylanthompson7833]

The goat

[@brodysearle]

My man!

[@bobbybobman3073]

Fundimentally man you're actually kinda making me mad. I shouldn't be, but you are, needless to say you've made me very tempted to see if I can actually do triathlon at a smaller scale. Dont really have this sort of time or money to throw at it, but it does look fun, so I've got to look into it more. Once upon a time I was a decent swimmer, and in theory with a flat enough course I should be fine on the bike ride. My issue is certianly going to be the run and you know getting some pool time.

[@brodysearle]

Don’t be mad bro! Anything I can do advice wise feel free to hit me up on insta, happy to help where I can! Pool time is hard 100% during working hours, maybe look into open water swimming groups as they start super early?

[@Nyzjon]

Been loving your videos and film style! what mic do you use outside? sounds really clean and curious on some of the other equipment you use

[@brodysearle]

Thank you! Outside is just my iPhone!

[@oliverbrookwell]

Not sure how I came about the channel, but loving the series. Just subscribed - Do you shoot your videos in LOG?

[@brodysearle]

Hey mate! SLOG3 :)

[@oliverbrookwell]

Must say looks ace! @@brodysearle

[@brodysearle]

@@oliverbrookwell appreciate that mate thank you!

[@oliverbrookwell]

How do you expose it properly on the go, monitor or? Always tricky I find!@@brodysearle

[@brodysearle]

@@oliverbrookwell I tend to slightly underexpose a bit on the fly, but honestly its tricky filming yourself haha a lot easier to control when filming others 😅

[@patricia_w]

When I prepped for my Ironman and my legs were trashed, Normatec boots and tens machine helped my legs bounce back.

[@brodysearle]

Normatec worth do you think?

[@patricia_w]

@@brodysearle I do like them and use them after hard sessions.

[@brodysearle]

@@patricia_w Sweet! Might see if I can trial some perhaps!

[@matthisworld]

Hey there - i really love your videos. Do you mind sharing your Camera, Microphone, Lense equipment that you yoused for the intro?

[@brodysearle]

Hey mate! Sony a7iv, rodemic pro and intro was with a Sony 16-35mm

[@0xChristov]

Any chance you can add the workouts in a text overlay when you are reading them out, might add to the videos :) Loving the journey mate.

[@brodysearle]

Yeah I can! For the swim, bike and run?

[@0xChristov]

Yeah, i just find it easier to pause the video to take it all in. hah.. im a dumb dumb.@@brodysearle

[@rashaykotecha2055]

Highlight of my weeeeeeek

[@brodysearle]

Let’s go!

[@gabby0810]

i’m here early

[@brodysearle]

Let’s go!

[@kallenbranch7638]

I would love a QnA vid

[@brodysearle]

Not sure how to do this, any ideas?

[@kallenbranch7638]

@@brodysearlepossibly via Insta story and reply’s ?

[@brodysearle]

Happy to do one! Might do it in the next fortnight?

[@Shane_Finnegan]

How long ya growing the hair…..gonna grow out much longer.? I’ve long hair and do good bit training….not convenient having long hair I find.

[@brodysearle]

I’ve had long hair for years, not sure I’ll ever get rid of it hahaha it is inconvenient for tri training though I agree!

[@user-ye6zv4jy3v]

Where did you get your training schedule from mate?

[@brodysearle]

I pay for a coach mate! :)

[@iancollinge1614]

Who did your plan brooding Brodie

[@brodysearle]

Hey bro! Up until this video, it was mainly me for the bike/swim, Anna for the swim and Ross for the marathon plan. I think around this time I started with a few different coaches as well to try and get a bit more advice! :)

[@samclement]

What do you use to edit

[@brodysearle]

I switch between davinci, premiere and after effects, all for different purposes! These eps are done with davinci!

[@ianwright3860]

What hat is the white one you wear? Its sick

[@brodysearle]

Nike dri fit man! Got it from the outlet store!

[@dizzy6593]

Have you watched Average Rob's vids on doing an ironman with 8 months training?

[@brodysearle]

Yep! Unreal videos and unreal dude! Got an exciting ep next week 🤫

[@ramontremosapons4787]

What a milestone! Congrats on your 100k! I've text you on episode 3 or so. To sum it up, young man from Barcelona who's beginning a ig account to get accountable w his marathon trainings! it'd like to get in touch w u :)

[@brodysearle]

Got it!