My First IRONMAN 70.3® Triathlon

What did it take for me to complete my first 70.3 Triathlon?

"I want to do something EPIC!"

"Go BIG or go home." 

"I want to do something that scares me."

Aspiring triathletes contact us all of the time for triathlon coaching in preparation for their BIG goals.

​Many times, these people are total beginners want to dive into the sport head first with BIG BIG BIG GOALS. Goals like completing an IRONMAN 70.3® or IRONMAN® for their first ever race, even though they don't own a bike or know how to swim.

Nothing Good, Comes Easy

While goals like this are most certainly possible, in a perfect world, we recommend aspiring triathletes to start with 1 or 2 years of shorter races (sprint & olympic distance). Race experience is invaluable and the more experienced one becomes, the more enjoyable and rewarding their journey and ultimately race experience will be. 

To be clear, we can and often help brand new triathletes GO BIG in their first year.

If this is something you are considering, hiring an experienced triathlon coach is worth its weight in gold.  A good coach will not only get you properly prepared, but they will also keep you on track and help you avoid the inevitable rookie mistakes. Additionally, they will be your "go to" resource in helping you determine exactly what equipment / gear to buy and what stuff isn't exactly necessary.

Aside from the steep learning curve (psssssst - 3 sports PLUS nutrition, pacing and race execution), when starting from scratch, the first year in the sport can be expensive.

However, the feeling of accomplishment upon crossing the finish line makes one's commitment ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS.

---

"From 0 to IRONMAN 70.3® in 1 Year"
READ

---

What it took...

Below is an outline from Jonathan of what it took for him to complete his first IRONMAN 70.3 in his first year of triathlon.

​After reading, you can decide for yourself if HE thought it was worth it. :)

✅Family/spousal support.

✅Goal race identified. 

✅Self-Positive attitude, self encouragement, discipline.

✅Coaches I want to work with, respect, and are good people who know their shit.

~7 months - 1:1 coaching
6 - 1:1 sessions
2 - KYAH camps

✅Diverse community of Triathletes who are supportive, share information, and love RTA. Team socials, team clinics, team app, hi vis clothing!

✅Responsive & inquisitive coaches who check in, kick your butt with workouts, teach you about nutrition, transitions, equipment, make you smile and laugh.

Race plans & race recaps. Flexible around weekly schedule changes and injuries. Exude positive energy. Balance hard work with fun.

✅Participating in team events. Makes an individual sport have the feel of a team event with camaraderie.

✅3 smaller distance team Tri events (critical)
-Lap the Lake (1 mile swim)
-Wycoff/Franklin Lakes Sprint Triathlon
-Atlantic City Olympic Triathlon

Thank you both sincerely!

​Jonathan