For the ladies who have trained for and completed an Ironman

[Starfish]

Although, he is so reasonably priced ($85 a month for weekly training plans and unlimited contact), I'm not sure if I can afford someone else!

KSH, I am not a triathlete. I am not a coach. But, the friend I have who completes IMs gets rest days. And, from my perspective, if this coach runs you into the ground (and perhaps injuries as you get older), you can't afford NOT to change coaches. Just my .02!!

[KSH]

Wahine... thanks for that response. I really do appreciate it!

Yea, right now with my HIM training, I'm doing around 600-900 MINUTES a week. Which works out to about 10-15 hours a week. I am down for doing my long rides on the weekend no problem.

I am HOPING to finish my HIM in around 8 hours. I think I do the full IM and make it in under 16 hours... but I'm sure it will be around a 6 hour marathon.

So, your longest run for your IM training was 2.5 hours? Well, I have already done that with my HIM training. Of course, I'm so slow, that equals 12 miles for me.

Thanks again for the input.

Starfish you are right... I can't afford not to get some rest days, etc.

[Starfish]

Starfish you are right... I can't afford not to get some rest days, etc.

That said, you are still one tough woman with the training you have already held up under!