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Decided a couple of weeks ago that next season I want to do a half Ironman distance triathlon. I havent started training yet, but the training plan Biarittz posted makes me want to go for the full Ironman. No way I ever finish one of those though so I'll just stick to the original plan.
Repost link for new page: http://triathlete-europe.competitor....ining-Plan.pdf
My cycling fitness is just fine so I wont have to focus too much on that.
Swimming on the other hand will be a serious problem. I didnt swim since... I can't even remember!
As for running I used to get out there once or twice a month for a 5km run to come home totally exhausted and feel the aches in my legs for three days.
So I have lots to work on and I'm quite busy.. I just hope I can make it. I plan to do an Olympic distance early season and the half Ironman later in the season. You guys recon thats a good idea or should I have more experience and try some short (sprint) distances before I get to it?
Also I'm not a fool, so I know I wont be finishing first but I do want to get everything out of me thats in here. Transition speed included. Now I reckon transitions will be much faster if there are no socks involved. Is it worth it to start training without socks on the bike and run? I really don't feel comfortable that way so if it isnt that worthwile I wont be doing that...