The Quest for IM 70.3

13 Dec The Quest for IM 70.3

A Half Ironman (or Half Iron-distance) Triathlon consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride, finished off with a 13.1 mile run. This is a short introduction article in a series on triathlon training and competition. My purpose is to share some of the key topics in the sport of Triathlon from starting out in the sport, keys to training, and competition. The topics that are outlined below will be covered in detail in by me in future articles. The information I will present is based on my own experience in the sport as well as treating and working with many athletes ranging from amateur age groupers to elite level over the past decade or so. After treating literally hundreds and hundreds of triathletes, several hundred IM finishers, I decided to take the plunge and up the distance to the IM 70.3 at IM 70.3 Timberman. Here is a short introduction to some of the topics I will be covering in future articles. Each topic will be covered in detail. What I learned from Training, Competing and Treating Athletes Get a Proper Bike Fit Why it is important to establish a proper training base Get Good Quality Coaching Yes, Endurance Athletes Need Strength Training Utilize Your Strong Discipline to Your Advantage Dealing with Aches and Pains Get to Know Your Body Recovery & Regeneration Proper Nutrition During Training and Competition Keeping Stats and Crunching the Numbers Learn How to Box Your Own Bike Nutrition Needs During Training and Race Day Nutrition Post Race Recovery: Ice Baths Really Do Work