In preparing to take on the challenge of a first Ironman, I believe far too many athletes put too much emphasis on the bike they choose to purchase for the event. Somewhere along the Ironman trail, many athletes have come to believe that the lighter, and more state of the art the bike, the faster they will finish the bike…
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Ironman Triathlon Run Equipment Choices
There are several run-equipment choices I feel can help you quite a lot in your quest for your first Ironman Trathlon finisher medal. SHOES- Of course well fitting shoes are a priority. I’ve tried every sort of shoe you can imagine over the years and have come to this conclusion: You can train just as well and stay just as…
Ironman Triathlon Ten Common Mistakes
There’s lots of trial and error involved when you’re attempting your first Ironman. These days there’s lots of advice floating around out there and it can get confusing at times. After over 20 years on the Ironman scene, I’ve seen some of the same mistakes made over and over again by first time Ironman triathletes. Here are the top ten…
Over 45 Ten Reasons Why You Should Do The Ironman Triathlon
1) Just preparing for it by dieting properly and training could well put you in the best physical condition of your life. 2) By improving yourself, you do a wonderful thing for your family and all those close to you. 3) In the eyes of those same people, you will be a role model, a hero and an inspiration. 4)…
The Ironman Triathlon Whats Your Fear Factor
What scares you the most about your upcoming ironman race? What’s your fear-factor? As fit as a person is going into the first career Ironman, the fear-factor is in the equation as the big day creeps ever closer. As cool and confident as many participants may appear, there is almost always something that fills them with a certain amount of…
Ironman Langkawi Malaysia About The Race
Ironman Langkawi-Malaysia is soon to take place in the idealic setting of Kuah town. The race is to go ahead as scheduled on February 26, 2006 and there are still openings for those of you looking for a race in the very near future. The langkawi-Malaysia Ironman first took place in the year 2000 and has since become the favorite…
Beginner Triathlete Novice Ironman Why Do The Ironman
Why do the Ironman Triathlon? I’ve lost track of how many times over the years I’ve been asked why I commit so much of my time to preparing for yet another Ironman. For a long time I found it difficult to come up with a reasonable response, because often I wasn’t sure myself. I think what makes it difficult, is…