# Can I still make it in the amateur 70.3/ironman world **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Tags:** triathlon, power-meter, ftp\ **Created:** [August 20, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/can-i-still-make-it-in-the-amateur-70-3-ironman-world/41341 "2020-08-20T12:17:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
**Author:** ![jmdcovas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jmdcovas/32/49212_2.png) [@jmdcovas](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jmdcovas)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/can-i-still-make-it-in-the-amateur-70-3-ironman-world/41341/6 "2020-08-20T14:25:26Z")
I’m a new beginner triathlete myself, and doing some of the same early steps you are taking now. Check out the thread I created and read some of the advice there. > [@Beginner Triathlete advice](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/beginner-triathlete-advice/40514): > > Hi guys, I’m a 28M, 68kg, 175cm, complete beginner triathlete looking for some advice. I signed up for an Olympic Distance Triathlon as my first event (end of March 2021). Long term goal is to progress to a HIM maybe a year later, and then eventually a full IM (not in a hurry). Background Run: Doing 2/3 zone 2 runs a week (140-150 bpm), 7-9km each at 6 min/km pace. Lactate threshold at about 5:11 min/km, 171 bpm. Bike: Complete beginner, bought a road bike 3 months ago (Specialized Allez Spor… From what I hear, the best option is to start in the shorter distances and build from there. I’m training for an olympic in March, just to give a point of reference. As others have said, consistent training and having a plan make all the difference in the world. Good luck --- _[View the full topic](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/can-i-still-make-it-in-the-amateur-70-3-ironman-world/41341)._