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Asked someone for the difference between Triathlon and Ironman. I did not get the reply but found out some good articles to learn about it so I thought to share it with you guys too.
To be realistic in saying, training for Ironman is way more difficult than training for regular triathlon. As mentioned above, the IRONMAN race is quite longer than the triathlon. So, is the training.
One thing, we would love to mention here is mental preparation for competing in such a cut-throat competition. Your mental health is equally as important as your physical health. Instead of training hit and hard while working out all day, make sure you schedule mental health exercises too.
Ironman vs Triathlon Recovery
You have worked hard, compete in the tri race, and gave your 110%. Now, you need to recover and set back yourself to your normal life. Ironman is of the hardest competitions to compete in physically.
If you compete for 140.6 IRONMAN triathlons, the expected recovery will be as minimum as 21 Days and a maximum of 3 months! It is recommended to have a complete week of rest and a steady workout for twenty-one days. After that, you can resume your normal training.
On the other hand, competing for a sprint triathlon could take a minimum of 7 Days of recovery with two days for complete rest. You can start working out when you feel you are fully recovered. [h=3]Distances for Olympic Triathlon[/h]
To be realistic in saying, training for Ironman is way more difficult than training for regular triathlon. As mentioned above, the IRONMAN race is quite longer than the triathlon. So, is the training.
One thing, we would love to mention here is mental preparation for competing in such a cut-throat competition. Your mental health is equally as important as your physical health. Instead of training hit and hard while working out all day, make sure you schedule mental health exercises too.
Ironman vs Triathlon Recovery
You have worked hard, compete in the tri race, and gave your 110%. Now, you need to recover and set back yourself to your normal life. Ironman is of the hardest competitions to compete in physically.
If you compete for 140.6 IRONMAN triathlons, the expected recovery will be as minimum as 21 Days and a maximum of 3 months! It is recommended to have a complete week of rest and a steady workout for twenty-one days. After that, you can resume your normal training.
On the other hand, competing for a sprint triathlon could take a minimum of 7 Days of recovery with two days for complete rest. You can start working out when you feel you are fully recovered. [h=3]Distances for Olympic Triathlon[/h]
- 0.93 mile » 1.5 km swim
- 25 miles » 40 km bike
- 6.2 mile » 10 km run
- 1.2 mile » 1.9 km swim
- 56 miles » 90 km bike
- 13.1 mile » 21 km run
