Here’s what it looks like (this week) to train for a full Ironman.
On October 2nd I’ll be competing in the Indiana Full Ironman. I say compete because I don’t plan to simply finish I plan to kick some butt that day. My goal is to do the entire race in less than 12 hours. I’ve done over 90 marathons and ultra marathons so I have lots of experience with endurance races but Ironman is on a whole new level. Below is my current training plan. It will increase over the next 3 weeks and then I’ll taper for two weeks before race day.
What is a full Ironman?
2.4 mile swim (my goal is 1:15)
112 mile bike (my goal is 6:15)
26.2 mile run (full marathon) (my goal is 3:54)
Time limit: 17 hours (my goal is to finish in less than 12 hours)
My theme verse for the race
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
Here’s what it looks like (this week) to train for a full Ironman.
Monday
Early morning 5k run (25-27 minutes)
Lunch: 100 laps in the pool (1.5 miles) (45-50 minutes)
Evening: 8 mile run, 400 push ups, and 20 minutes on the speed bag (2 hrs total)
Tuesday
Early morning 5k run (25-27 minutes)
Lunch: Chest, Shoulder and Ab workout (1hr)
Evening: 25 miles on the bike, 7 mile run, 400 pushups and 20 minutes on the speed bag (2.5 hrs total)
Wednesday
Early morning 5k run (25-27 minutes)
Lunch: 120 laps in the pool (1.8 miles) (1 hr)
Evening: 8 mile run, 400 push ups, and 20 minutes on the speed bag (2 hours total)
Thursday
Early morning 5k run (25-27 minutes)
Lunch: Chest, Shoulder and Leg workout (1 hr)
Evening: 7 mile run, 400 push ups, and 20 minutes on the speed bag (2 hrs)
Friday
100 miles on the bike followed by 10 mile run (7.5 hours total)
Saturday
18-20 mile run (3 hours)
Sunday
Evening: 8-10 mile run, 400 push ups and 20 minutes on the speed bag (2 hours)
