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Half Ironmans Hurt Less if you Smile...

Wednesday, 19 January 2022 00:10

From VogegandVenture.com

So you’ve signed up for your first Half Ironman, well done! You’ve got a lot of training ahead of you but you’re on your way to accomplishing an incredible feat.  But where do you start?

Well, during the three months that I trained for my first Half Ironman – Muskoka 70.3 in July 2019 – one thing I quickly discovered is that there really is an endless amount that you can learn about preparing for and competing in triathlon. 

When you talk to experienced triathletes or triathlon coaches about doing your first Half Ironman, you’ll get a lot of different advice on all kinds of topics. Training regimen, nutrition planning, race strategy, technique, gear and apparel…everyone’s got their own take on the best way to do everything. It can be overwhelming. ...

Things I wish I knew before my first Half Ironman

My goal with this article is to filter out all the extraneous things that you’ll hear about triathlon training, and share the most important things that I learned when preparing for my first Half Ironman. Here are my top 10 pieces of advice for someone training for their first Half Ironman. READ MORE