Feasability of finishing a full IRONMAN

[pilot538]

Hey @Amnesty

@Amnesty

It probably is doable but what are your goals?
Do you like hiking and finishing just before the cutoff would be fine?
Or would you prefer to actually run the marathon?

Goal is to finish the inaugural IM in my hometown. I wouldn’t worry about the time, I just want to cross the line

@Amnesty

When I did my IM last year, I noticed that the IM itself is not the hardest thing. The preparation with all the consistent and hard or long workouts is the main challenge (I did Tr Lv Full distance).
Being able to nail all the workouts and reach the start line healthy should be your main concern.

I used plan builder and start the Low Volume, Full Distance Base plan this week.

@Amnesty

My advice would be: If your training level this year was already consistent with moderate weekly hours (8-10) you should be well prepared for a training plan.
If not, give your body more time. This is a beautiful sport. Don’t destroy it for yourself with a risky oneshot that potentialy ruins your body for a long time.

I haven’t been training consistently this year, so this is a worry to me too. I think I’m going to heed @JoeX advice and train till Christmas. If I’m stll feeling okay and managing the workouts without missing them or getting injured, I’ll have a serious conversation about if I can finish or not.

@Amnesty

Just one last comment: You really need the volume in preparation. There are no shortcuts (like intensity) on this distance.

[Amnesty]

Giving it a try with the training is probably your best option now.
If you survive the specialty phase, you will know that you‘ll be able to finish successfully.
Maybe you‘ll need to sneak in a recovery week here and there, since there is no real 3:1 structure.
If the load is too high, reduce the intensity (you will need mainly endurance for your goal) but keep up the volume.

[SexyCoolguy]

OFF THE COUCH IRONMAN (Road Cyclist tries an Ironman triathlon on NO TRAINING!)