Zero to Ironman in 6 months | episode 1

[@MaMa-mm6gw]

Way to go man! So cool to watch a honest and transparent try at an iron man from 0 experience. Subscribed right away! Go for it! I'm from the Netherlands and training for my first marathon, secretly dreaming of completing an Ironman one day..

[@williamjhou]

Thank you I can’t wait to share more of the experience and that’s awesome!! Let’s goooo

[@subfifth]

You can do it! I'm in my mid-40s and did my first Olympic and half Iron distances last year. Unsolicited advice: Get a swim coach if you can, or at least start watching lots of Effortless Swimming (channel) and learn from them. Use a pull buoy to help you focus on breathing and your stroke. Focus on exhaling lots and inhaling just a little (I'm a gasper! lol). Schedule some open water swimming (ideally with others around you) so you can get used to that--it's MUCH DIFFERENT than pool swimming. And do at least an Olympic distance before the full. A half would be wise, too, if you can squeeze it in. I did mine with a Trek similar like yours (Domane carbon version), so it's definitely doable. Lots of time on a Wahoo trainer with Zwift was priceless (and reduced needing to worry about traffic). Feel free to shoot me a message if you want to chat about first-timer experience. I don't know it all but learned a ton last year.

[@williamjhou]

Thank you!! The open water is definitely what I need to practice on in the near future. Scares me 😂. But we will get it done for sure.

[@bugtom]

You just done the hardest part, get started. Let's go!

[@williamjhou]

Thank you!! Let’s get it!

[@TheBPJo]

I have set myself a similar goal, so completing an ironman, also from zero, but not in 6 months. I am interested to watch & learn from you. Let's go!

[@williamjhou]

That’s awesome! We will get through it together!!

[@ashthomasdc5786]

Way to go! Trying something new! Can't wait to see you make it to IronMan status!!!!

[@williamjhou]

Thank you! Can’t wait to torture myself 😂

[@cesaramoga]

I love your journey .thank you for sharing your experience . I will do a full Ironman on April. I started from zero last summer . I am worried for the swim section but I hired a swimming coach . Training between10-15 hours per week is hard but worth it. You Sr are an inspiration.

[@williamjhou]

That’s awesome! I can’t wait to hear how it goes!

[@GregJC]

Don’t get discouraged in the pool. I was amazed how quickly I built up the swim endurance.

[@williamjhou]

Thank you! It’s definitely the scariest but we will overcome!

[@na-dk9vm]

@gregjc, I'm training for an Olympic in June. I can do the 1500m under the 55 minute cut off time, but I have to take so many breaks, any advice?? Do I just keep doing sessions of 1500m under 55 mins, or do I also do easy sessions to build up endurance??

[@brodysearle]

Best of luck mate!

[@williamjhou]

Thank you!! 😁

[@JackTriathlon]

Excited to watch the jounrey you'll smash it!

[@williamjhou]

Thank you jack!!

[@Canal-ow5xg]

I follow you on IG and I really enjoy your pictures as a model then everything you accomplished is inspiring because you been done different things like firefighter or paramedic or fighter Martial arts . You could easily do an OF and make a lot of money but you preferred a different road to make money and make yourself feel good. You will do a lot of more good things and as your fan I am proud of you. You are not just a gorgeous man but strong and intelligent. Keep going. And please post more often on here on KZbin.

[@williamjhou]

Thank you so much I appreciate it! I am definitely keeping up with this series and I can’t wait to post more!

[@pand0ku171]

hey William, im doing exactly the same challenge! Yesterday I registered for the Ironman in Nice, France. Good luck to you!

[@williamjhou]

That’s awesome! Can’t wait to hear how it goes and good luck to you as well thank you!

[@acquiredesign306]

You just got a new follower. I am aldo doing a triathlon this year hopefully in August. Will keep you posted. Good luck 👍

[@williamjhou]

Thank you! That’s awesome! We are in this together! You as well!

[@hifromh2946]

inspirational man! I'm also on my way to an iron man, but starting of with sprint triathlons

[@williamjhou]

That’s the best! Sprints are a great way to start out and see where you’re at. I’m excited for your journey as well!

[@FrozeFTW]

I love it! Can’t wait to see more of this playlist you got thisssss

[@williamjhou]

Thank you for the feedback! And for sure there is more to come!

[@na-dk9vm]

Hopfully we will see another training video soon, post olympic triathlon👍

[@williamjhou]

Coming soon! Been healing an injury and working an edit for a vid should be out this week!

[@KelsAndJay]

Let's go!!!

[@williamjhou]

Yessss!!

[@katiaricci9296]

Amazing video! It's so great that you share your love for water. Swimming is such an amazing sport and it's lovely to see you enjoy it, keep going with these great videos. If it doesn't bother you, I'd like to give you a suggestion, a tip for the next videos: Basically, you could try inserting some comic and funny stuff... to give everyone a pinch of humor that, in the world of swimming, can never be missing. Now, I don't think much of it, but the first thing I could think of in your sport might be peeing in the water. Once, my uncle, who is a scuba diver, peed in his wetsuit during a long diving session and that moment was absolutely funny, he even wrote "I’m peeing" on a waterproof notebook during the session. He has always been telling me that there are 2 types of divers and swimmers: those who pee in the water and those who lie. I know it may sound strange as a request but, in my opinion, these are moments of happiness and carefree that always make everyone smile. I hope you like the idea and I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@williamjhou]

Thank you!! I appreciate it! And that’s funny hahaha

[@katiaricci9296]

@@williamjhou Oh thank you! I hope you'll try to use the suggestion

[@OldFashioned751]

Subbed, lets get this journey going :)

[@williamjhou]

Thank you! Can’t wait!

[@seth6082]

Great video! But if you don't have one already I'd highly recommend hiring a coach. I dont know what your base/background is but an ironman in 6 months is a lofty goal. If you 'waste' time on training inefficiently for the first 2/3 months you basically won't have any time left to properly train. You'll need to learn fuelling during training, learn to be efficient in 3 different sports and probably build an aerobic base as well. It's definitely possible, especially if you're just aiming to finish, look at average rob/arno the kid for example. but they had professional coaching and lactate testing etc. Anyways, looking forward to future videos and good luck!

[@williamjhou]

That’s great advice! Do you think training peaks is efficient enough? I’ve heard great things about a coach program on there. Thank you!

[@seth6082]

@@williamjhou i'm not too familiar with trainingpeaks but i think itd be a great option yeah. especially if you get some 1 on 1 coaching and the ability to ask them questions. The structure of a training plan is just nice all around

[@josep9599]

What bike did you get? I’m looking to make the same journey but want to was thinking of getting an all round gravel bike that I can also use for fun 😂

[@williamjhou]

I got the trek emonda alr5! www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/émonda/émonda-alr/émonda-alr-5/p/36100/

[@TheSwimpsu99]

haha hard to track the episodes...write them in the title and on the thumbnail

[@na-dk9vm]

What brand/model of bike did u get??

[@williamjhou]

Trek emonda alr 5!

[@TheMakeupTroll]

My little triathlete

[@williamjhou]

🥰🥰

[@XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPP]

Just keep going!

[@williamjhou]

That’s all I can do at this point haha