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Apr 9, 2011 1:32 AM

Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

Are there any rules that I need to know about concerning getting from point A to point B. I have an idea about cut off times and such (not really I just know there is such a thing as a cut off time), just wanna make sure I don't get tagged out for using an illegal piece of equipment or passing below the yellow line. 

  • IronMakeover Community Moderator
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    1. Apr 11, 2011 2:13 PM (in response to FatBaby24)
    Re: Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    Hey there,

    Which event are you registered for? You should be able to find the event's rules, cut-offs, suggestions and requirements on its web site.

    I agree with you, you'll want to figure these things out as you prepare for your race experience.

    Would you like to share anything else here about your motivation or preparation?

     

    Have a great week,

    Sara




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    2. Apr 12, 2011 7:17 AM (in response to FatBaby24)
    Re: Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    there are a bunch of rules. swimming you can use any stroke you like and can even tread water if you need to. generally the swim cutoff is 2hr 20 min (BUT check w/ the race director to be sure) you can use a triathlon wetsuit if the water temp isn't too hot but it has to be no more than a certain thickness (5mm I think) check the USAT rules to be sure http://www.usatriathlon.org/resources/about-events/rules

     

    for the bike - stay to the right unless passing.  Stay out of the draft of the person ahead of you (roughly 3 bike lengths)  if you get in a persons draft  you have 30 seconds to pass or get out of their draft zone or you get a penalty.  wear your helmet the whole time you're on your bike and you're good to go. and always pass on the left NEVER on the right

     

    for the run - no special rules except no ipod/headphones

     

    good luck! which race is it?  hope u have a good coach/plan - can't wait for the race report




    goals for 2011:

    break 19minutes for 5k

    break 2:42 for olympic triathlon probably Anthracite olympic

    break 3:16 for marathon ( a long shot but it's fun putting yourself out there)

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    3. Apr 12, 2011 3:53 PM (in response to IronMakeover)
    Re: Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    I am registered for the Rev3 Sandusky/Cedar Point Ironman in Sept. Little disappointed about the no MP3 player rule, I may take the penalty and use it depending on how I feel when I get to the run. As for motivation I guess I would have to say it is a bucket list kind of thinking. I started doing marathons about two years ago after I got drunk one day and saw that my brother in law had a post about doing so on Facebook. Before that I had never run longer than 6 miles. I thought about starting smaller with a sprint or an olympic triathlon, but I am pretty stupid as a general rule and figure if you are going to do something you gotta go for the gusto. Training wise I have primarily been running about 12-20 miles a week (primarily treadmill), swimming about 2 hours (don't really know how far I am going I just get in a swim till I'm tired) and weight lifting. I usually do a 30-45 minute circuit routine starting with the run to weights to swimming. Nutrition wise I eat relatively healthy anyway so I haven't modified that much. Starting to do more focused workout of just running or just swimming now, figure six months is long enought to get my mileage up. Definetly need to start working the bike more, I live in Ohio so we are just now getting some weather you can ride in. I don't have a coach, I think that would take some of the personal achievement aspect out of it. Thats about it I guess.

     

    Aaron

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    4. Apr 12, 2011 4:19 PM (in response to FatBaby24)
    Re: Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    if you're going to be an ironman you can handle running w/o an ipod.

     

    heard very good stuff about the Rev3 race and the venue looks great. hear the bike is flat and can be windy.  I may be heading there in 2012.

     

    legend has it that the first ironman in hawaii started off as a bar bet between runners,cyclists and swimmers about who was the strongest - I think you'll fit in just fine. FWIW to make your ironman journey a little easier I would highly recommend checking out the ironman training plans at beginnertriathlete.com and trifuel.com or getting a coach.  definitely seek out triclubs in your area. they are usually filled w/ cool people w/ lots of great info/experience to pass on to newbies and a whole lot of motivation.  also check USMS.org for a master swim program around you - it's a swim team for grown ups.  the coaches there will help you w/ your swim and you can save a ton time and energy for your big day.  good luck, train smart and kick ***

     

    here is the cutoff info for the REV3 race

    Full Rev:

    2 hours, 20min to complete the swim
    5:30pm will be the bike course cutoff time
    Midnight will be the finish line cutoff time

     

     




    goals for 2011:

    break 19minutes for 5k

    break 2:42 for olympic triathlon probably Anthracite olympic

    break 3:16 for marathon ( a long shot but it's fun putting yourself out there)

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    5. Apr 12, 2011 4:22 PM (in response to FatBaby24)
    Re: Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    oh forgot I really liked the book Become Iron Fit by Don Fink for my first ironman but gale bernhardt has a good book 'training plans for multisport athletes' that's good and the books 'going long' and 'triathlete training bible' by Friel are also very very good




    goals for 2011:

    break 19minutes for 5k

    break 2:42 for olympic triathlon probably Anthracite olympic

    break 3:16 for marathon ( a long shot but it's fun putting yourself out there)

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    6. Apr 14, 2011 8:04 AM (in response to FatBaby24)
    Re: Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    This is my favorite thread ever.  Thought I'd throw that out there.

     

    Also, the race looks like a lot of fun, and you'll love it.  Good luck, and keep us posted!




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    7. Apr 15, 2011 8:38 AM (in response to FatBaby24)
    Re: Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    It would really help you to listen to the free clinic we just did called "How To Start Training For Triathlon". It's about halfway down the page at http://www.rockstartriathlete.com . Highly recommend!

     

    Ben




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    Also, I'm giving away a free 7-part series on "How To Become Superhuman" at http://www.SuperhumanCoach.com

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    8. Sep 15, 2011 12:50 AM (in response to FatBaby24)
    Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    Finished in 14h 4m 52sec. If I had known I would be so close to getting under 14 I wouldn't have taken so long to grease my under carriage transitioning from bike to run (12 mins), but at that point I was happy to know I would finish well before the cut offs and decided to treat myself. Need to get set up with a time trial rig before the next one. Race overall was very well managed and went off without any hitches from the athlete perspective. The weather was perfect (low 70's, light breeze) so the water was very calm with small swells. The bike course was re-routed last second due to construction on a bridge, but the course was still very well marked and police were at all major intersections to keep participants from having to stop. Course that they used was suprisingly challenging because it was a lot of rolling country roads that required a lot of climbing, but didn't allow you to get any momentum to carry you up the next hill. Run was very flat, but phycologically challenging because it was a twice around loop that required you to literally run to the entrance to the finish chute before turning around and heading right back out for the last 13. Overall I would recommend.

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    9. Sep 15, 2011 7:23 AM (in response to FatBaby24)
    Never Run a Triathlon, Doing an Full Ironman in Sept

    Congratulations! I'm glad it went well -- 14:04:52 is an awesome time!

    Low 70s and light breeze is perfect.

     

    So did you miss not being able to use the mp3? You mentioned earlier in the thread that you were disappointed.

     

    What was the toughest segment? Did you marathon background help?

     

    Have a great week,

    Sara




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