r/IronmanTriathlon

I want to do an ironman but the insane cost of registration and travel is a bit of a roadblock for me

Main reason i want to do it is to test myself by doing something most ppl will never attempt and at least partially for bragging rights

Am i still an ironman if i do it in a random unsanctioned solo race or with two buddies? (Providing i have proof of times and distances using an app like strava)

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Obviously big Respect for all the Participants, but it was always talked about, that its a battle between lucy charles-barclay and Daisy Davies and Alanis Siffert absolutely Smashed it with a 7min 30s Lead. Makes me even happier as Swiss.

Feeling super nervous esp for the swim - I’ve practiced OWS but my HR tends to race esp when i see the murky water - hopefully will help being around so many people.

I’m also feeling nervous about navigating transitions and setting my stuff up. Anyone have any last minute tips or things to keep in mind? Also for the swim will they explain how to follow the buoys or do you just try to stay within their vicinity?

Hi guys,

Im not yet a part of youre community, and it will probably be a few year untill i hopefully can make an attempt to become an Ironman.

Ive been an addict for a big period in my life, mostly my "prime years", age 18-30.

Today im 33, and been in succesfull recovering since februari '24💪.

Started running while in rehab, mostly to gain strength and to restore the damage ive done to my body for so long.

Nowadays ive participated in 2 marathons, and my weekly avarage is around 65 - 85km.

For a few months now, running a marathon is not te heroic event for me as it was when it looked unreachable for me.

The feeling i had when i completed my first marathon, thats the one i want to chase again. Pushing myself further then i have before.

Now my question;

My wife has been very supportive in my recovery and running.

She knows that sport is a key factor for me, so running 6 days a week is no problem.

But, preparing for an ironman would take a lot more time, and i dont really know how i can sell it to my wife😂.

So, how did you tell your partner that you want to become an ironman, and how did he/she/the respond?

Hi everyone,

My friends and I want to start training for a full ironman.

We are currently signed up for the jones beach 70.3, and I believe we’ve been training for this for about 9ish months now (very unstructured)

My current stats:

Swim 2x a week @4km (ish) total (2:00/100m pace)
- endurance drills is like 500m repetitions
- other session is speed work

Run 3x-4x a week 18-22 miles a week
- easy run @ 10-11min/mile (3-6 miles)
- tempo workout
- long run @10-11min/mile (10-13 miles)
- starting to add a brick

Bike 2x a week ~40-60ish miles
- endurance ride #1 via zwift
- long ride (20-40 miles)

I was wondering with this base, what is a realistic time frame needed for me to train to be able to complete an Ironman

edit notes were to make my question more direct

From their email: Dear Athlete,
Once again, we would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the enforced cancellation of the 2026 Ramify IRONMAN France Nice.
We understand the months of training, sacrifices, travel arrangements, and personal commitment that go into preparing for an IRONMAN event, and we share in your disappointment following the prefectural decision.
Over the past few days, we have worked tirelessly to explore every possible option to support affected athletes. Our priority has been to identify solutions that provide flexibility and, where possible, the opportunity to race this year should you want to.

We explored rescheduling the event to another date in 2026. Unfortunately, despite extensive efforts and discussions with local authorities and key stakeholders, we have not been able to identify a viable date that works for all parties.
To provide as much flexibility as possible, we are offering the following options:
Option 1: Transfer to Another 2026 IRONMAN Event
We have worked closely with teams across our event portfolio to create additional capacity specifically for athletes affected by the cancellation at a number of remaining 2026 IRONMAN events.
A full list of eligible events can be found in the form linked at the bottom of this email.
While we have worked to make as much space available as possible in remaining 2026 events, places remain limited, and transfers will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We thank you for your understanding.
Option 2: Defer Your Entry to the 2027 Edition of Ramify IRONMAN France
Given the exceptional circumstances surrounding the 2026 event, we have worked closely with the City of Nice to secure an alternative date to mitigate the risk of heat affecting the event in future.
The 2027 editions of the IRONMAN 70.3 Nice and the Ramify IRONMAN France Nice will no longer take place on 4 July 2027 as previously announced. Instead, both events will now be held on 12 September 2027. 
You may choose to defer your 2026 entry to race in the 2027 edition of Ramify IRONMAN France.
Option 3: Full Refund
You may choose to receive a full refund of your registration fee.
How to Select Your Preferred Option
Please complete the form by Monday 20th July to i

 For all eligible athletes, please note that the French licence experience purchased for this event has already been refunded by the French Triathlon Federation. In addition, any extra purchases (medal engraving, Sportograf package & VIP packages) made with your original registration will be refunded once you have made your selection.
Please note that merchandise items that have already been shipped are not eligible for a refund. IRONMAN Experience packs are managed directly by Nirvana and are therefore not eligible for a refund through IRONMAN.
We hope to welcome you to another IRONMAN event soon and look forward to seeing you back on a start line soon.
Kind regards,
The IRONMAN France Team

For those of you living in the extreme heat areas/east coast. How are you doing your long runs/rides coming weekend? Even at 6am its still bloody hot.

I’m racing IMLP in a couple weeks and planning to take ~6months “off” daily training afterwards. The past year has been jumping from one injury to the next and never getting 100% healthy, so I want to spend a fair amount of time in the gym, yoga/pilates studio etc to build a really strong foundation before starting to build racing endurance again.

I’ll also be stopping work with a coach who has structured all my training - any tips from the community so I’m doing this properly and (hopefully) not losing all of my long distance ability.

TIA!

As the title suggests, looking to make an app for Ironman and Ironman training - what features and integrations would be essential that you do not get in Strava/TrainingPeak/Intervals?

Hey guys ! I am F29, currently training for the Marathon of Budapest this October. I have been running for 2 years. As it comes closer, my mind has been set on doing a full Ironman right after, aiming for the one in Copenhagen 2027 (August). Beginner friendly. My idea is to enjoy it, not just suffer it. Finish it with the head up.

I got 2 options.

First, let's say, in October I train until August 2027 with MyProCoach plan of 10 months to do it. Everyone tells me it's crazy to go for a full Ironman after a marathon, that I should stick to smaller distances.

Or second option, after the marathon, stick to triathlon for a year, small races and get into it, and after that, focus on special one year full ironman training after that conditioning ? Doing it in 2028 at Copenhagen, not 2027.

I am going to try already in August start swimming a little with a coach to help me with technique and to get used to it, right before Ironman training. I know how to swim, but not to that level. Cycling doesn't scare me, as I used to do it before. I am training 6 days a week now, with a 9-5 job schedule.

I would appreciate your input and let me know if I am delusional.

I’m trying to avoid owning multiple bikes and its also expansive so I was wondering if anyone here has successfully used a performance gravel bike for triathlons, including 70.3 or full Ironman.

My current thinking is something like a Canyon Grail (or a similar fast gravel bike) with:

1. second road wheelset with 28–30 mm tires
2. Clip-on aerobars
   A proper bike fit
3. Maybe a forward saddle adjustment if needed

The idea would be:
Gravel riding and bikepacking with the gravel wheels
Road training with the road wheels
Triathlons using the road wheels + aerobars

I understand it won’t be as aerodynamic as a dedicated tri/TT bike, but I’m more interested in whether it’s a practical “one-bike” solution rather than being the absolute fastest.

Has anyone here raced a 70.3 or full Ironman on a Canyon Grail, Grizl, Specialized Crux, Trek Checkpoint, or another gravel bike? How did it compare to a road bike or tri bike in terms of comfort, speed, and overall experience?

If you were buying one bike to do gravel, road riding, and Ironman training/racing, would you go this route, or would you choose an endurance road bike instead?

Stay safe out there...

>Athlete Dies Attempting Cancelled Ironman Course in Nice

>After Ironman France and Ironman 70.3 Nice were cancelled because of extreme heat, some athletes chose to complete the course independently, ending in tragedy.

>Following the cancellation of Ironman 70.3 Nice and Ironman France this past weekend because of the European heat wave, a number of athletes chose to complete the race course anyway. Common reasons cited on social media included having travelled a significant distance to the race, already being in Nice when the cancellation was announced, and the considerable expense of race entry, travel, bike transport, and accommodation. One individual organized a group on social media to take on the course together despite the official Ironman events being cancelled.

>As one participant from Switzerland told a local newspaper: “I can understand cancelling the full Ironman. But I have a harder time accepting cancelling the 70.3. We train all year for this. Between the entry fee, transporting our bikes, and the hotel, we’ve spent a lot of money. We’re here anyway, so we might as well make the most of it.”

>According to local reports, the Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture, which had ordered the cancellation because of the extreme heat, warned athletes against attempting to complete “their Ironman without supervision or assistance” outside of the official event. Importantly, the sanctioned race included full road closures on the iconic but demanding and highly technical bike course – protections that were not in place for any unofficial ride.

>Despite those warnings, some athletes proceeded with the course. Tragically, a 42-year-old man was killed after reportedly crossing the centre line during the bike leg and colliding with a motorcyclist travelling in the opposite direction. What should have been an incredible weekend of racing at one of Ironman’s flagship events instead ended in both cancellation and tragedy.
Emergency services responded to the scene but were unable to revive the athlete, who was pronounced dead. The motorcyclist was reportedly uninjured.

>“A cyclist in his forties died today in the municipality of Bouyon,” the Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture said in a statement. “He was descending at high speed and is believed to have crossed over before colliding with a motorcyclist traveling in the opposite direction. The deceased had been registered for the Ironman events, which had been prohibited by prefectural order, and was riding on a section of road that formed part of the cancelled race course.”

>An investigation into the incident is ongoing. We extend our sincere condolences and our thoughts are with the athlete’s family, friends, and all those affected by this tragedy.