How do I qualify for Ironman?

To qualify for the Ironman World Championship you will normally need to place highly in your age group at an Ironman race. Each race will carry a number of qualifying slots for age group athletes which will be allocated across the age groups present on race day.
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Can anyone participate in an Ironman?

Anyone can do an IRONMAN if they want to. If you are considering it, then there is no doubt that you can do it too… with a bit of self-belief and hard work, you can achieve anything. However, you need to give yourself the best chances of success.
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How much does it cost to be Ironman?

The average cost of entering an Ironman is $777. Depending on the location, it ranges from $613 to $974. The price stated on the Ironman website is, most of the time, not the one triathletes will pay at the end of the checkout process.
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How long does it take to prepare for an Ironman?

A typical plan will run a course of 24-30 weeks, with the first six to 10 weeks totalling between eight and 10 hours per week. As you get closer to the race, training time ramps up, to averages closer to 12 to 15 hours per week.
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How hard is it to qualify for Ironman Kona?

Just how difficult is it to qualify for Kona? Approximately 100,000 triathletes try to qualify, only 2,000 triathletes end up on the start line. That's 2%. Every IRONMAN event around the world offers a minimum of one qualifying spot per age group.
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What is the toughest Ironman course?

IRONMAN Lanzarote

While IRONMAN races are considered the toughest triathlons in the world, this is one of the toughest IRONMAN events. The reason for its reputation: the bike. Athletes face more than 2,551 meters of climbing and strong winds.
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What is the slowest Ironman time?

Slowest Ironman courses:

Finish Time: 14:31:02.
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Is it worth doing an Ironman?

There are many good reasons for doing an Ironman. Ironman can offer you physical and mental challenges that can free you to test yourself in other areas of your life. It can inspire you, give you confidence, improve your focus, show you how to deal with emotions, and help you learn to overcome pain.
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Which Ironman is the easiest?

The Midnight Man. With a warm lake swim combining with flat bike and run courses, the Midnight Man, on paper, is the ideal beginner iron-distance course.
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Can you listen to music during Ironman?

Rule 1: Unplug your iPod. For safety's sake, you can't blast "Born to Run", or any music, during the race.
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Which is the cheapest Ironman?

Race entry fees:

For 70.3: Some races offer early bird entry (16-18,000) 250-275$, most races will be in the 19-25,000 (300-350$) range. For a Full Ironman the cheapest entry is IM South Africa around 29,000 rs+ (450-500$), but race entry or majority races will be 35,000-60,000 rs (550-800$).
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Do you win money for Ironman?

Prize money breakdown

The 2021/22 IronMan and IronWoman Series has a total prize pool of $224,000. Winnings will be split evenly between the IronMen and the IronWomen, with both genders receiving an equivalent amount of winnings for each race and overall placings.
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Does Ironman do payment plans?

To elect the payment plan, athletes must register under the "Payment Plan" category during the first 90 days of the general entry period and make the initial $250 payment. They will then receive instructions on when to expect the next payment link and due dates for subsequent payments.
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Is a year long enough to train for an Ironman?

With a 2-plus year plan, you can set up a steady progression from Olympic to half-Ironman to full Ironman that conditions your body—and your family and work colleagues—to your training regimen and schedule. Of course, some athletes may be able to go from reasonably fit to Ironman-ready in a year.
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How many hours a week should I train for an Ironman?

It takes a minimum of 13 hours of training per week to get in shape for an IRONMAN race. That means you'll be training almost every day of the week. After all, you not only have to swim, bike and run during the race, but you have to beat the cutoff times.
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How do I pick my first Ironman?

Choosing to commit to an IRONMAN is a big decision.
...
Important logistical factors
  1. Your proximity to the race venue (i.e., planes, trains, or automobiles?)
  2. Are there direct flights to the race venue or not?
  3. Does TriBike Transport service the venue? ...
  4. Whether it is a split transition — this can add significant complexity.
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How do I train for my first Ironman?

Your first Ironman: 30 training and preparation tips
  1. Pick a race that's right for you. ...
  2. Plan early. ...
  3. Have a training plan. ...
  4. Treat social media with caution. ...
  5. Be accountable. ...
  6. Consider hiring a swim coach. ...
  7. Focus on your weakest discipline. ...
  8. Practise in open water.
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Do I need a wetsuit for half Ironman?

Unless you're planning on racing indoor triathlons for the duration of your triathlon career, a wetsuit is a necessary investment for every triathlete.
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Is it unhealthy to do an Ironman?

Although it remains true that people who exercise are generally healthier than those who don't, a study published this month in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and a study presented last week to the American College of Sports Medicine find excessive training for ultramarathons, Olympic-length triathlons and other endurance ...
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What happens to your body after an Ironman?

The last few kilometres of the ironman event is a unique event in which your body is so impaired from the sheer beating of the last 10+ hours, that it's almost funny. Your muscles are drained, your mind is drained. Stride length decreases significantly, and your body begins to grind to a halt.
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What do Ironman winners get?

Today, winners of both men and women races take home $120,000 which accounts to their share of the prize purse which in total stands at more than half a million dollars. Cash prizes are awarded down to the 10th position who takes about $10,000.
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What do race triathletes eat?

Sip a light electrolyte drink every 5-7 mins. Your target is approximately 16 ounces of fluid (one big bottle) every hour! Every 20 - 30 mins eat a 70-90 calorie snack. Small snacks like dried fruits, energy bars or energy gels will be both nutritious and easy to carry!
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How long does it take the average person to swim 2.4 miles?

Endurance Build-Up

2.4 miles or 3,800 meters is a long time to be swimming. The average age-group swimmer takes roughly eighty minutes to swim this distance without stopping.
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How hard is it to finish an Ironman?

The IRONMAN distance is legit hard. You will be challenged mightily on race day. But you can suffer better by teaching your body and mind in the preceding months to be okay with sustained discomfort (not pain; you should come to understand the difference).
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