I’m seeking some assurance/motivation from my fellow forum members about signing up for a full in 2021. I want to do IM Tulsa next year, since it is my hometown and it’s the first year Tulsa will have an IM. Only problem is I have not finished a half, and IM Tulsa is May 2021, meaning no races befor…

Its definitely feasible - but it depends on commitment. I say sign up for it. Theres nothing better than signing up for a goal that you think is too out there or makes you feel uncomfortable. May is 7 months away - that’s enough time to complete the full base build speciality TR full distance plan,…

Hey @aegcp focus on getting endurance on the swim. i.e. not finishing the swim leg cooked. shaving minutes off a swim is hard as it is all about technique. Gotcha, yeah the swim is my weakest part by far. I’m still quite new to it, but hoping to swim a LOT more consistently this winter. 189 FT…

But - can you commit to that many hours? Do you have potential injuries that would stop you sticking to the plan? I think I can! I’m in my early twenties, and I have no injuries that I know of. I just put the event into Plan Builder last week, Monday was the first day. So far it looks managable, …

Agreed, a lot to work to do! I might opt for doing one later in the year instead of May, so we’ll see. Thanks for your input!

I’ve done 5 IM’s and once you have done one you realize that just about anyone could do one You have to do the work - roughly 28-30 weeks of training - there are no short cuts You don’t have to be a great athlete - you will see every shape and size at the finish line You do not need a super compl…

If you can swim… You can finish a full ironman. You just need to put the time, like everyone say. its a LOT of time tho.

I would say, based on your current levels and the relatively short timeline, that it’s a bad idea. An ironman is very doable but you have to respect the distance. There’s a good reason why it’s thought of as a major achievement. Getting 6 hours in and dropping out and having the suckiest day of your…

Just takes proper motivation and the right course. An old spin instructor finished full IM (Arizona) just under the time limit (midnight I think). She is not fast on the bike and did a lot of walking on the run.

[image] pilot538: I’m seeking some assurance/motivation from my fellow forum members about signing up for a full in 2021. I want to do IM Tulsa next year, … In 2019 I did a half and …did the swim in 52 minutes, the bike in 3:20, and 8 miles of the run in 2:09. … I did self-pace (half maratho…

[image] JoeX: but in your place Id ask myself - what’s the rush? I was thinking similar. This might be a “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” situation. Execution is almost as important as fitness in a full distance. You’ve had some experience with how an insufficient nutrition plan…

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