Category: 365 to Ironman
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Real Life Triathlon: It’s All About Consistency
Here we go — week one.Packed day: dentist appointment, important meetings at work, and family arriving in the evening. No chance for a proper training session. Just no time. So I swapped today’s session with tomorrow’s — it’s a bit shorter and easier to fit in. And honestly? I don’t care anymore. This isn’t a…
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Can You Train for an Ironman on Keto? I’m Trying
Training is one thing — but fixing my diet is just as important.Like most runners, I started out fully fueled by carbs. For my first marathon, it was all sugar, bread, and chocolate. I love chocolate. I added sugar to my café latte and thought nothing of it. Training helped me lose weight — at…
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A Training Plan Can Push You Further Than You Think
Where It Started I began serious training in 2014 with Jack Daniels’ Running Formula.It was the first time I saw how much a structured plan could change everything. Running became more than just logging kilometers — it became about progress.From that point on, I rarely ran without a plan. The challenge? Daniels’ plans are built mainly…
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Registered for My First Ironman. Again.
The False Start I actually registered for my first Ironman race a year ago. I started training, booked a hotel, and even planned some preparatory races.But then, my training was interrupted by challenges I’d rather not discuss.The setback was hard — I gave up training, abandoned my diet, and drank far too much red wine.…
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Can I Prepare for Ironman in 365 Days
Last Saturday, I ran the Stubai Ultra Trail — 35 km with 2,500 meters of elevation gain. I had planned for around 6 hours. It took me 7 hours 31 minutes and 54 seconds. I was the second-to-last person to finish before the cutoff. It was the hardest run I’ve ever done — even though…
365 days to Ironman 