What is the best Ironman 70.3 for beginners?

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1. What is the best Ironman 70.3 for beginners?
2. Is Ironman Barcelona a fast course?
3. Is Ironman Barcelona wetsuit legal?
4. What is the fastest Ironman 70.3 time?
5. Do I need a wetsuit for half Ironman?
6. Can a normal person do an Ironman?
7. How many km is an Ironman?
8. What temp is wetsuit legal for Ironman?
9. What's a good 70.3 time?
10. What is a good half Ironman time?
11. Are Roka wetsuits Ironman legal?
12. Is an Ironman bad for your body?
13. Can I do a half Ironman without training?
14. Is 70.3 a full Ironman?
15. What's a good Ironman time?
16. Should I wear a tri suit for an Ironman?
17. Has anyone died doing an IRONMAN?
18. What are Ironman 70.3 cut off times?
19. Can I finish a half Ironman?
20. Is 70.3 or marathon harder?

What is the best Ironman 70.3 for beginners?

These five North American halves rank as our top options for taking on a 70.3 for the first time.

• Montreal Espirit – Early September.
• Barrelman Niagara Falls – Mid September.
• Ironman 70.3 Florida – Early April.
• Great White North Triathlon – Early July.
• Ironman 70.3 Victoria – Early June.

Is Ironman Barcelona a fast course?

About Ironman Barcelona It's a fast, flat course in a gorgeous setting. Swim in the Mediterranean, cycle along the coastline past palm trees and small, Spanish towns, then run through Calella, with tons of crowd support. There is only one transition area and the finish line is amazing.

Is Ironman Barcelona wetsuit legal?

IRONMAN Barcelona has a rolling beach start with athletes self-seeding according to their expected finish time. What are the wetsuit restrictions? Wetsuits are optional but strongly recommended.

What is the fastest Ironman 70.3 time?

3:36:30 Frodeno was up the road at this point, well on his way to the second Ironman 70.3 World Championship of his career. He closed out his day with a blistering 1:06:33 half-marathon (that's a 5:05/mile split) to cross the line at 3:36:30—the fastest ever Ironman 70.3 World Championship time ever recorded.

Do I need a wetsuit for half Ironman?

Ironman triathlon races have a minimum water temperature that athletes will be allowed to wear a wetsuit. The swim portion becomes “Wetsuit Legal” when the water temperature is at or below 76.1F/24.5C. The swim portion becomes “Wetsuit Optional” when water temperatures are between 76.2F/24.55C and 83.8F/28.8C.

Can a normal person do an Ironman?

THEY CAN! Ironman combines the three disciplines of Swim, Bike, Run. They cover distances of 3.8km Swim, 180km Bike and 42.2km of running. ... 36,000 very normal, amateur athletes line up to that start line with the hopes of hitting the magic red carpet & the finish line to the words of “You are an Ironman”.

How many km is an Ironman?

Each year, over 96,000 athletes register to compete in Ironman races, representing over 90 countries, regions and territories. This triathlon distance requires a 2.4 mile swim (3.9K), 112 mile bike (180.2K), and 26.2 mile run (42.2K).

What temp is wetsuit legal for Ironman?

76.1°F. Wetsuits may be worn in water temperature up to and including 24.5°C/76.1°F. Wetsuits are mandatory if the water temperature is below 16°C/60.8°F.

What's a good 70.3 time?

Since the Ironman is a grueling race, anything under the 17 hour cut off mark is an achievement. For those in the age group of 30-35, 13 hours for men and 14 hours for women are satisfactory. The same applies to the Ironman 70.3 series. For the age group of 35-39, a good time is six hours for men and seven for women.

What is a good half Ironman time?

What is the average Half Ironman time? Across all amateur athletes, the average Half Ironman time is 5:51:25 for Men, and 6:18:13 for Women. Broken down by discipline, on the Men's side this works out to a swim time of 38:51, a bike time of 2:54:38, and a run time of 2:04:16.

Are Roka wetsuits Ironman legal?

Water temperatures below 76.1* F (24.5* C) are wetsuit legal; choose a swimskin for warm water races. Optimize your goggle lens tint for the environment and conditions. The fastest wetsuit ever built, featuring ARMS-UP™ technology. Experience "easy speed" and natural-feeling fit, featuring ARMS-UP™ technology.

Is an Ironman bad for your body?

Putting in too many miles training for ultramarathons, triathlons and other endurance events can cause long-term damage to the heart. A little exercise is good for you. Too much can be bad for you, and could even kill you.

Can I do a half Ironman without training?

Most likely yes. I finished the Door County Half-Iron this past Sunday with very little recent training. Having done no bike or swim training since late last year, 3 weeks ago I began hitting the YMCA pool and stationary bike. I did 4 bike sessions one hour each, and 4 swim sessions culminating in a 45 minute swim.

Is 70.3 a full Ironman?

The Ironman Triathlons are the two longest triathlon distances you can participate in, of which there are two. The shorter of the two is the 'Half Ironman Triathlon', also known as the '70.3 Triathlon'. The longer of the two is the 'Ironman Triathlon' also known as the '140.6 Triathlon'.

What's a good Ironman time?

Since the Ironman is a grueling race, anything under the 17 hour cut off mark is an achievement. For those in the age group of 30-35, 13 hours for men and 14 hours for women are satisfactory. The same applies to the Ironman 70.3 series. For the age group of 35-39, a good time is six hours for men and seven for women.

Should I wear a tri suit for an Ironman?

Triathlon suits: Not necessary, but nice-to-have. A good triathlon suit is designed specifically for triathlon, and offers benefits that may help you race faster and be as comfortable as possible.

Has anyone died doing an IRONMAN?

It's true that deaths during a triathlon are more common than in running-only events, but they are still exceedingly rare and taken as a whole, athletes are still far better off in the long run to be training and racing for these events.

What are Ironman 70.3 cut off times?

The total 70.3 cut off time is: 8 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave. Each athlete will have 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete event.

Can I finish a half Ironman?

Many athletes have proven that it is possible to successfully complete a 70.3 race with a finish time between six and seven hours, having no more than one long training ride at the 4-hour mark. Tip: Triathletes that can complete 50- to 80-percent of the race distance in training, can be successful on race day.

Is 70.3 or marathon harder?

Marathon is harder compared to 70.3, for me. In feb I did a marathon in 3h31 and 2 weeks ago a 70.3 in 5h15 for context. My legs hurt around mile 20 (like you always hear), although I did not stop or slow, I did not experience as much of a struggle/pain in my 70.3. In terms of training, marathon is harder too.