Duty Honor Country
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I am looking for tips from anyone who has trained consistently for half or full marathons. Anyone with triathlon experience would be excellent.
I am starting the ball rolling to complete a half Iron man by summers end. Right now I am building a cadio base through 2,000-3,000 yd swims followed by 30-40 miles of cycling and lots of stretching to prevent pulled muscles. Once my legs get use to that punishment and I get a good cardio base down, I will have to throw in running. The longest run I have ever done was 8 miles, and I have done mostly 5 milers or less in the past. 13 miles of running alone would suck. Doing it after a 1.2 mile swim and 56 mile ride is even more suck.
I am looking for advice from those that have been there and done that. Thanks
Doody
I am starting the ball rolling to complete a half Iron man by summers end. Right now I am building a cadio base through 2,000-3,000 yd swims followed by 30-40 miles of cycling and lots of stretching to prevent pulled muscles. Once my legs get use to that punishment and I get a good cardio base down, I will have to throw in running. The longest run I have ever done was 8 miles, and I have done mostly 5 milers or less in the past. 13 miles of running alone would suck. Doing it after a 1.2 mile swim and 56 mile ride is even more suck.
I am looking for advice from those that have been there and done that. Thanks
Doody