What is Digg?Sponsored by Double Your Dating
Get Her To Pick YOU Up view!
doubleyourdating.com - An easy way to get a woman to start a conversation with you - no fancy lines required...
41 Comments
- thefreshjive, on 03/10/2009, -0/+14"Step 1: You start running. There is no step 2." -Barney Stinson
- pradaaddict, on 03/10/2009, -1/+15I've ran Marathons, done Olympic Distance Triathalons and I know a guy who has competed in Ironman Hawaii several times. If I have any advice for someone who wants to aspire to compete or even complete one its that you have to take it very seriously, it's a real commitment. Training doesn't end after the 2-3 hours you spend on your bike and in the pool, it is around the clock. You will have to put a great deal of thought into your diet, your sleep habits, your social life, and the amount of time you can commit to other things in your life.
If you aren't already an Athlete it will be a real shock to you if you want to take it up, you may have to change your whole lifestyle. - penguinofspades, on 03/10/2009, -0/+6right there with ya. honestly? ***** all that noise, i'm just sticking to doing all three separately. running and biking are where its at. and i'm drunk.
- Gndoab, on 03/10/2009, -0/+5Just a FYI, Zenhabits is not zen. Although me commenting on it isn't zen either. Unless it is.
- rebo2, on 03/10/2009, -0/+4Iron Man isn't a "normal triathlon". I feel like you are discouraging people from even trying.
This is my advise:
Triathlons are easy, fun and addictive. You really don't have to train that much, and you will be fine. Look for "sprint triathlons" and start out on the shorter ones. You'll love it. - penguinofspades, on 03/10/2009, -0/+3from somebody who's done a few of these, consider the benefits of the 3 disciplines by themselves before just going balls deep, triathalons tend to be hard on the body and schedule. something about combining all 3 just takes the fun out of it.
- ZachGlazer, on 03/10/2009, -0/+2These are great tips but I must say the "comfortably complete" is not really a term that should be used in the same sentence as marathon.
- penguinofspades, on 03/10/2009, -0/+2i'm a lifeguard and and WSI, so i spend lots of time in the pool. i actually train with a triathletes regiment, i just don't want to call it that because i'm burnt out on it. half marathon next month, marathon the month after. its not that i can't do it, my times are actually relatively fast, i just don't enjoy it the way i do with the events separated.
- Birdoftruth, on 03/10/2009, -0/+2I'm not trying to hate on Zen habits or anything but Mens health provides a way better guide with progression training and assessments here: http://www.menshealth.com/triathlon/
- pradaaddict, on 03/10/2009, -0/+2Don't neglect the swim portion, if you don't prepare for the swim you will get killed by it and you'll want to die before you even get on that bike. Swimming is upper body work, so if you only run and bike you aren't doing anything to develop the slow twitch muscle in your upper body.
Also crosstraining is important, do it. - pradaaddict, on 03/10/2009, -0/+2I'm not discouraging people from doing it, just letting them know that it's not for the weekend warriors. Sure if you are just doing the sprint triathlons thats fine, but for anything thats actually challenging and worthy of accomplishment it takes dedication
- rebo2, on 03/10/2009, -0/+2You are totally right. Reading their complicated how-to 20 part lists on how to be organized is laughable.
- hawksfan03, on 03/10/2009, -2/+3{insert useless comment that provides no value, similar to the first 3 comments of this post}
i have zenhabits set up on my rss reader and I read most posts, but this one is not front page worthy. not even close - superfusion, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1Total Immersion is solid. It's not about swimming fast, but using little energy. Honestly, when you look at a fish -- even a 180lb one -- , they seem to use about 1/100th the energy of a human to go Michael-Phelps fast. Harnessing even 2% of that ability is huge.
I just wish the TI dudes would travel to my city. - wizeguy, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1You like headless women?
- Gndoab, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1being organized or unorganized both isn't necessarily zen either.
- penguinofspades, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1my mom is a repeat iron man racer, so i train with alot of top notch triathletes, i just don't enjoy the races. i never feel "good" after them like i do after a half marathon or century ride.
- mborys88, on 03/12/2009, -0/+1I predominantly road bike. Run in the off season out in the snow and use the Computrainer to keep cycling indoor interesting. I know some "pansy roadbikers" that maintain speeds that I'm not sure you could keep up with for more than 30 miles. I'd love to see you ride with cat 1-3 USCF licensed road bikers. I would PAY to see that. You should join us sometime. Especially during sprint training after riding 50 miles at an average of 27-30 mph including jagged appalachian hills.
- kernel16, on 03/10/2009, -2/+3Everyone, guess why I clicked this article...
- pradaaddict, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1Alright, thats cool then. Everyone has their methods, but I've met a few people who neglect their swimming training not realizing how much work that portion of the race actually takes.
- BOMBSHELL, on 03/10/2009, -1/+2Make SURE you know how to swim well. I did it without the proper experience (used to be a great swimmer when I was younger, but quit due to being allergic to chlorine), and every buoy I would have to stop and hang on. Thought I was going to drown the whole time, and instead of using most of the energy from my arms, I used most of the energy from my legs, which really hurt when it came to the biking and running. Swimming is the worst, biking is relaxing and running is decent. Also got to hear Dave Scott talk in person as he came in town for our triathlon and I believe his daughter competed in the kids version. All in all, make sure you know how to swim right and everything will go much much smoother.
P.S. You can make some good friends throughout this experience. Most of the people during the triathlon were very helpful and nice, always cheering you to continue and trying to pep talk you into running again when you start walking. One of the funnest (even though most enduring) things I have done in my entire life and I can't wait to do it again. - Remelox, on 03/12/2009, -0/+1or puts more fun in it. I used to just bike. Then I just ran. Then I decided to do a duathlon and I love it. My swimming needs a lot of work. The only part I do not like about it is transitions. One year I had the longest first transition out of 150 people at close to three minutes. I wan't confused, I didn't have an equipment issue, I just suck at it.
- bburrito, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1Do it! Believe it or not, they are a lot of fun and an excellent way to showcase all the hardwork that you put in. I did a sprint distance triathlon last year and I was 280 lbs at that time. It took me 1 hour and 28 minutes. I was exhausted at the end but to hear them call out your name and your time is a great feeling. And the best part is, coming back to the same event the following year to see if you can beat your time.
- mborys88, on 03/12/2009, -0/+1Ah ha ha ha ha. That's great. People shouldn't bury you for being sedentary.
- mborys88, on 03/13/2009, -0/+1You're a stronger person than I. I hate swimming.
- nepidae, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1We need more fitness stuff on digg imo.
- passedoutghost, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1Because you touch yourself at night?
- wh3873, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1I just started a marathon running program just to see if I can do it. Ultimately I'd like to do an ironman.
- mborys88, on 03/13/2009, -0/+1GO Ohio State!!! That's too bad about the sedentary life style.
- umdigger, on 03/10/2009, -0/+1Just signed up for a XTERRA race this summer. The hardest part for me is the 1 mile swim, in 60 degree lake water, at 8000ft. Thought I was going to die after the first quarter mile last year.
- mborys88, on 03/13/2009, -0/+1When I decided to start biking and running again.... I lost a lot of friends. I was riding..and they were at the bar doing what we were used to doing. That's fine when you're in your 20's....but when you hit your 30's and still living like you're in your 20's reality starts to show on your body.
They kept asking me to go to the bar and I kept going to group rides and races. Nothing in common anymore. Amazing how much your life changes when you start exercising again.
My favorite is when you notice the differences in definitions. You talk about eating healthy to people and they exclaim they eat healthy and hardly eat meat.... then you catch them eating McDonalds three times a week.
Ahhh ha ha ha ha ha. - nepidae, on 03/10/2009, -2/+2I just did 27 pushups, I think I'm close to doing a triathlon
- TheBigL, on 07/01/2009, -0/+0I liked reading this article I have been doing triathlons for 3 years now. I enjoy doing them a lot the bike is the only part though that affects me but overall Im good at the swim and runnning which helps make up for lost time.
- Moisgreat, on 03/10/2009, -1/+1I was going to do a triathalon but I decided I would rather Smoke, Drink and eat Bacon. Why put my body through the torture of exercise.
- jordan8246, on 04/10/2009, -0/+0We thought we could have a close look at the Ironman Triathlon sport, the sportsman and his equipment. It's different from our usual reviews http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/Ironman_Triathlo ...
- fluidrower, on 06/02/2009, -0/+0check out www.usedtreadmill.co.uk for some good fitness training guides.
- ydobonobody, on 03/10/2009, -1/+0A sprint or olympic triathalon is definitely in range for anyone who considers themselves in reasonable shape. I have done quite a few over the years and never trained for them (not that i don't recommend building up to it) and usually end up at about the 50-60th percentile. It is really fulfilling to pass pansy roadbikers on my full suspension mountain bike too.
- inactive, on 03/10/2009, -2/+1Make sure you take a dump first, you don't want to be one of those people running with diahrea running down their leg.
- Ghoztt, on 03/09/2009, -5/+3Thank you Zen Habits.
Thank you Scotty.
I will complete at least one marathon in my life, but I feel more comfortable with 10K's and bicycling.
Especially since knee impact is becoming a greater issue for me as I continue to age...
Cheers! - fitman1984, on 03/09/2009, -6/+2Great tips here Scott, keep up the good submissions.
- bri719, on 03/09/2009, -7/+2good read, thx
© Digg Inc. 2009
— Content created and posted by Digg users is