Tag: ironman
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Where to Find Time for Ironman Training: Turning Your Travel Time into Workout Time
I ran to the office for the first time in a while. Now it’s 08:55, and I’m sitting at my desk with already 12,000 steps logged for today. It feels really good. It’s not the distance that keeps me from doing it more often — it’s the logistics. You need a change of clothes at…
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Is 180 Steps Per Minute the Perfect Running Cadence for Ironman?
I’d love to add swimming this week, but my family is visiting — full house, little time. I’d also like to add cycling. In theory, it’s easy: just commute to work by bike. But it’s been raining non-stop, which means I’d need to carry not only a change of clothes for the office but also…
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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 