Hiya people,
I just wanted to know what half Ironman distance events are out there and any recommendations?
I have seen teh 70.3 Ironman website and im after an event in the UK and teh Ironman support team say there is going to be the same event next year. I'd liek to do it but before I sign up are there any other ones I shouls look at first?
Costwolds looks good and I think that half Ironman distance?
Comments
Last year I raced the following and would recommend any of these
Bala
Cowman
Belviour Castle
The Vitruvian
Cotswolds 113
Ely 1/2
plus established ones mentioned and
Swashbuckler
Marshman
New Forest 1/2
Little Woody
Fambridge Yacht Haven 1/2
Full Boar Middle.
Thanks all...
im based in Wales so I would liek to keep it local ish, but I dont mind going away for a weekend so thanks for the advice.
I'd like to keep it simple and flat as its going to be my first IM event..
downside of flat races is no rest - no freewheeling on downhills - so you can mash the legs more than you think.
Flats boring! I’d would be worried if were you by the way this lot will talk you into doing an ironman before you know it. If it helps Trentham on 10th July is flat other than a couple of bumps in the road on the bike barely worth calling hills. It’s near stoke so not that far depending on which part of Wales you live in.
See your going to end up doing an ironman?
Half Ironman ... please!
Well to start anyway!
Hi Marts,
I did Bala on Sunday for my first half, previously only having done Hever Castle olympic last September (which was actually not a proper olympic as swim and run both short!).
Despite the appauling weather, I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it for your first next year, if you can wait that long! Don't worry about the hills, all part of the fun, what goes up must come down!
Plus it's in Wales so perfect for you!
Of course I've only done this one so can't comment on the others which I'm sure are great too!
My training is ok I blog it all here http://marts2smooth.blogspot.com/
Do you think I do enough to complete an half IM?
I dont think i'l be fit enough to do one this year if im honest to myself..
I dot mind hills, I did the Wales IM half marathon down Tenby 2 weeks ago and it was a tuffy!
Looking at that I'd say your doing much more running than I was in the run up to Bala, as I suffered from some niggly foot problems. You're probably swimming more, but cycling less, although a lot of mine was 11m commutes to work rather than proper long training rides.
My time wasn't great (6.24) and the run hurt, but it's doable!
BTW I'm a similar age to you.
Hope this helps
I would say you are fit enough but that you would need to build up the cycling and probably cut back on running to optimise fitness for tri. This autumn would be possible - although it may not be enough time to wean you off running - next spring/summer perfectly reasonable for middle distance.
Agree with others that Bala is a great first middle distance race as very well organised and supported.
Vitruvian is also excellent but further for you to travel.
I suggest you enter both for next year.
I like your log - lots of lovely data.
Thanks! Thats a great help... If you know of some good places to get some training plans that would be great!
I'll have a look at the Vitruvian I do enjoy my running so i'll probably go for the sprng if im fit enough...
Note to self leave running shoes at home and get out on my bike more!
Thanks for the help and info people..
Thanks for the encouragement cake!
This autumn the events are?
Anyone done the Full Boar Middle Distance?? Thats 18th September i tink...