5 TIPS TO ENJOY YOUR FIRST IRONMAN® TRIATHLON
Triathlon
PREPARE YOUR
BODY
PREPARE YOUR BODY
I know, duh. But don't forget, this includes the obvious physical aspect of things (i.e. putting in the miles), but also resting, stretching, nutrition and gear prep.
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PREPARE YOUR
MIND
PREPARE YOUR MIND
There are a few realities about a race with a 17 hour cutoff - It’s long - It’s hard - You will spend the bulk of that time (bike) completely alone - It’ll be worth it
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DISCOVER YOUR WHY
To get across that finish line - you need a reason why you started. Your WHY. Find it, recite it, make it your mantra. In the darkest of hours during the day, it'll be the one thing that keeps you putting one foot in front of the other.
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MIX UP THE
FLAVOR
MIX UP THE FLAVOR
Flavor fatigue. It's real. You might have done all your training with kiwi-strawberry GUs and lemon lime Nuun tabs, but you’ll be surprised how quickly you get down right bored of those flavors.
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REWARD YOURSELF
Pack a few foods/snacks that are like a 'treat. Could be a chocolate bonk breaker bar, or anything that you look forward to. It will serve as 1.) motivation, and 2.) something to break up the monotony.
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THE GET-TO
ATTITUDE
BE GRATEFUL
You didn’t have to sign up for Ironman®, you didn’t have to toe the start line, you didn’t have to take a year to train – but you get to. Being grateful, makes the hard moments, simply easier
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HAVE A PLAN
AND BE OK WHEN IT GOES TO HELL
THE BEST LAID PLANS..
Often go awry. Race day brings unique challenges. You won't be ready, but you have to be accepting. Learn to adapt, instead of complain, and good things will happen.
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FIND JOY IN
THE JOURNEY
FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY
The journey is long, and difficult. Less than 1% of the world's population dare even try an Ironman®, none the less complete one. You're doing something remarkable, remember that.
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