Ironman Triathlon Part 3: Race Day

[jcbet5321]

Mate, your success in completing the iron men is wonderful, but even more wonderful is putting that success in you to be a person of value. And for this I thank you for your videos upload.

[martyjuggles]

Thanks for these - i've done a few sprint and one olympic distance tri's and just considering an IM late next year - great to hear from someone who is pragmatic about people with jobs, budgets, families - rather than the 4 grand bike brigade!!! Feeling inspired so again THANKYOU!!

[GG4S3xTo]

I don't think they let you run in with your family anymore. I believe you're disqualified for it now lol.



[TonyF273]

How much time ahead do the pro's get?

[ukenenam]

thanks so much for this video sir.

[olem45]

Really nice video, Good work! And respect for you :)

[flengs]

Hi Jeff, thanks for your videos, your info and healthy attitude are very inspirational!

[pate703]

Good info but one exception....I sleep with no problem. Maybe your first one but other than that, when you're ready your're ready.

[rickdono64]

Hi Jeff, thanks so much, I enjoyed your vids! I am doing my first Ironman Australia on 1st May 2011, and I am training hard for it, will be awsome.

[MrPropaper]

Hey nice video. I was just wondering what percentage of the people actualy finish the race.

[sevenragingbull]

Great video! Well done!

[isaac976]

you did good Jeff, with 12hrs on the clock and with those equipment, u sure showed many with those high end equipment, "You are then engine" Nice narration from start to end

[lucybyu]

I officially want to do an Ironman because of you! Nice video's... great inspiration

[chelilandia]

These videos are awesome!!!

[myjeansareripped]

These video's are great. Jeff speaks so sensibly.

[chrismurphy333]

i like this video - the family part is great. Good narrating ...

[cwtjones]

Thanks for sharing the info man! I plan to have my first 70.3 next year, this is very motivating!

[stlee74]

Thanks for posting!

[Minkymoo222]

This guy is talking rubbish when he says the run is the longest part of the race. It's not the longest in time or distance.  I don't know anyone who has ever taken longer to run a marathon than they havve taken to cycle 112 miles! On average the bike will take you approx 50% longer in time than the run.

Other than that it is a relatively good video, and very informative for the beginner.

[Chocosizzles]

@Minkymoo222 He's probably talking in figurative terms.

[Minkymoo222]

@Chocosizzles I don't see how anyone could come to that conclusion? The guy just made a mistake and it has been pointed it out to him.

[bigcadder]

Great. i am looking forwards to my first ½ in september and my full next year.

thanks

[jmarklq]

very informative and inspiring video! i really need this one bec im just a newbie in this sport and im really nervous, tnx so much!

[christian92485]

Really great video. Especially the race day video.

[tmdavinci]

WHERES PART2?

[gibby2007zac]

Great videos!! Thanks for posting.

[metalinisvyras]

Nice film you tell it like it is. I would hold back on the crossing the line with your kids ,family ,sofa, dog etc. It is such an annoying thing that someone who has run just 100 metres runs into you with a 4 year old kid in tow, and you never get a finish line photo because you had to wait 11 or so hours to pose in someone elses family photo. WTC has talked about banning this practice this year 2010. Not before time I say.

[zhovenga]

Thanks.

[sbasen1]

Hi Jeff - love your videos; great practical advice. Gearing up for my first Ironman (AZ) next year. What suggestions for bike-to-run brick workout size scheduling would you have? Thanks in advance.

[123JeffGlen]

Bricks are sort of a build up thing, e.g. I never ran more than 1 hour but never less than a 1/2 hour. The bike built up from a 2 - 3 hour ride for the early bricks to a 5 hour ride (160 km) with a 50 minute run in my last brick. It looks like your race is in November next year so you wont be doing bricks until August, September and October. Be very conservative with bricks since they can really take a lot out of you and impact your training. If you are wiped out completely scale it back.

[sbasen1]

But what about small brick workouts to train for the 'build-up' races? At the moment I plan on doing Olympics in March and May and maybe a 70.3 (final breakthrough) in October. Basically that is what '09 was for me w/o the Ironman. Is that overdoing it with IMAZ slated for 11/21/10? Good stuff, Jeff...much appreciated.

[123JeffGlen]

Other races should supplement the Ironman, not take away from that focus (e.g. do a smaller brick for an Olympic distance). Decide what your goal is. Only do the other races if you have the energy and as a gauge to see where you are at. Don't go out for a PR. I had considered other races before my last ironman but due to injuries never got the chance. During that time any brick scheduling and length was planned with the Ironman date in mind only. Definitely seek more advice about this though.

[xcevers]

bike is longest in time and distance. good vid though

[velomanmtl]

Good job and great advice. I've done many dus and tris, and yes equipment and trainig are important, but what really gets you accross the finish line is your mental toughness. Like you said, Jeff, it's also about just finishing the darn thing, and trying to "enjoy" the event. Good stuff.

[dlugasx]

Great video and great help!

This is great sport!!!

[HerbofHell]

bevor the start is the best feeling of the world, better than sex!!!!!

[Peekingduck]

Great video and input.

Thanks

[jatiprasetya]

Hi Jeff, great insight on the sport it self. Looking forward to the next episode:):)

[Sunlight70]

Well Done, Jeff - Sub-12 for you next time! That first beer goes straight to your head, doesn't it? :)

[123JeffGlen]

Did Ironman Switzerland (July 2009) in 11 hours! Thank you for the encouragement!

[ithero2]

Thanks for the videos. Very encouraging. Nice job.

[orangecake68]

awsome video series realy enjoyed it .good luck to u in your nxt race

[Jimmyvico]

awesome

[commodoreNZ]

Thanks Jeff. I really enjoyed following your IronMan experience. Wish you all the best for the future

[muldron]

amazing video! the trips are great

[GarySalomon]

great video