Salford Triathlon is a good one to start, that's obviously if you're local. Plenty of them though mate, just start with a 1000m swim, 25mile bike and 10k run. You can even find smaller tri's or Duathlons if you want to get started on it.
This will be my first Ironman so looking forward to it but with some trepidation......
Cheers Inchy - heard the Salford one mentioned a few times so I'll def look into it. Do you tend to require your own bike (I have one but it's a basic hybrid that I haven't ridden for some tome) or can you hire on the day?
Good luck with the Ironman...incredible feats of endurance but I'm sure you've put the time and research in.
Official stats last year.
1022 miles completed. Even more on the bike and over 60,000 metres swimming.
Aims this year.
5k, under 21 minutes.
10K under 44 minutes.
Half marathon under 1.40 again, (only managed this one previously at 1.38.)
Full marathon under 3.45. (PB is 3.57)
With Cyprus and Manchester full marathons already booked for March and April i need to get my training started this weekend. Plus Tour de Manc (125 mile bike ride) in May then my full distance Ironman in June it looks like i've a busy year ahead............
Cheers mate.superb.
incredible fitness and enjoy your Strava .
Wouldn't even know where to start training for Ironman - fair play to you.......Salford Triathlon is a good one to start, that's obviously if you're local. Plenty of them though mate, just start with a 1000m swim, 25mile bike and 10k run. You can even find smaller tri's or Duathlons if you want to get started on it.
This will be my first Ironman so looking forward to it but with some trepidation......
I just use the same pair until they wear out. I currently have a pair of Brooks. I went to a running shop in Altrincham and they assessed my gait and recommended these. If you're using them a lot, it's worth getting some professional advice.Need a bit of advice.
I've been running off and on for about two years. My work tends to dictate when i can run. I tend to do 5k on average, about twice a week.
Of late, i've hardly done any running. So i'm determined to make much more effort. (every other day)
So far, i didn't feel the need for any special running shoes. I've just been running in a pair of Adidas ZX Flux.
I have been looking at the Nike range of shoes. Not for the badge, more that i don't know what shoes are good. The top end Nike stuff looks ok, but i feel that is more for the dedicated runner.
I'm overweight and 50, so thought something more forgiving rather than fast would be more suitable. My ankles and knee/hips are already showing signs or wear etc.
I've just bought a pair of Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14 Running Shoes in the sales (£72). The reviews seem to point to be a good balance between comfort and speed.
However, while reading the reviews, most people indicated they have several pair of shoes that they rotate.
Is it needed to have several pairs of different shoes and keep rotating?
If so, what would people recommended based on my above needs. Some advice on other brands would be helpful.
Although i would prefer not spending silly money, i can afford to get the right shoes for me etc.