What is a good 70.3 time?

What's a good 70.3 triathlon
70.3 triathlon
The "70.3" refers to the total distance in miles (113.0 km) covered in the race, consisting of a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim, a 56-mile (90 km) bike ride, and a 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run. Each distance of the swim, bike, and run segments is half the distance of that segment in an Ironman Triathlon.
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time? After crunching the numbers, the average Ironman 70.3 finish time is 5:51 for men and 6:18 for women. If we start to consider variations between races (some 70.3 courses are considered “easier” than others), then we see male average times vary from 5:03 through to 7:15.
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What is a good beginner 70.3 time?

Across all amateur athletes, the average Half Ironman time is 5:51:25 for Men, and 6:18:13 for Women. Broken down by discipline, on the Men's side this works out to a swim time of 38:51, a bike time of 2:54:38, and a run time of 2:04:16.
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What is a good Ironman 70.3 bike time?

The 70.3 takes about 6 hours on average to finish: the swim takes 45 minutes, the bike ride about 3:00, and the run approximately 2:15. Of course, finish times really depend on your age group.
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What is a good 70.3 swim time?

The average swim time across Half Ironman races is 40min 02s which translates to a pace of 2:06 min/100m. The women cover the 1.2 mi in 41min 20s (or 2:11 min/100m) and the men in 39min 38s (or 2:05 min/100m).
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What is a respectable Ironman time?

Average Ironman Finish Times. How long does it take to finish an Ironman Triathlon? The answer, based on our analysis of more than 41,000 finishers in 25 Ironman triathlons: about 12 hours and 35 minutes for the average triathlete. Swim 2.4 miles in 1:16, Bike 112 miles in 6:25, and Run 26.2 miles in 4:54.
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What is the fastest Ironman 70.3 time?

The fastest time to complete an IRONMAN® 70.3 triathlon (male) is 3 hours 29 minutes 5 seconds, achieved by Kristian Blummenfelt (Norway) at 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain in Bahrain on 8 December 2018.
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What is the best half Ironman for beginners?

Ironman 70.3 turkey has produced some of the fastest times over the 70.3 distance, making it technically the easiest half on the calendar. While there are other events where professionals have gone quicker and probably age groupers too, the overall time by all participants is faster in Turkey than anywhere else.
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How difficult is a half Ironman?

For the man who wants to really turn his fitness around, the half-Ironman triathlon is the Goldilocks distance, the “just right” balance of multi-sport training that's challenging, doable before autumn, and not as insane as the full Ironman.
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When should you taper for a half Ironman?

IRONMAN 70.3: For an important IRONMAN 70.3 race late in the season, I generally prescribe a 17-day taper. The last long run should occur at the 16 to 17-day mark prior to the race. The last long bike should be done 10 to 11 days out.
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What is a reasonable swimming pace?

Interval Basics

In general, average lap swimmers in a 100 m pool comfortably complete a 100 m swim in two minutes. A swimmer who has an easy interval time of two minutes would consider a 100 m time of one minute 30 seconds very good.
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Is a 7 hour Half Ironman good?

For top age-groupers, good times on moderately difficult courses can range between 5-6 hours. But for busy athletes who have minimal time training, you can expect 6-7+ hour average finisher times for 70.3 triathlons.
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How can I make my 70.3 faster?

To improve your race performance, you need to train to cycle with maximum efficiency at goal heart rate ranges, sustain and increase base endurance, and incorporate high-intensity intervals to increase your threshold to up your Zone 3 power output.
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What is the slowest Ironman time?

Slowest Ironman courses:

Finish Time: 14:31:02.
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Is 3 hours a good triathlon time?

For an amateur triathlete, breaking three hours is a great first goal and a great time. Amateur athletes should focus on keeping their first transition under 1:30 and their second transition under 1:00.
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What is the average time to finish a triathlon?

The average Olympic Triathlon Time is 2h53 min. The women cover the distance in 3h07 min and the men in 2h47 min. The swim portion lasts 18% of this time (or 30 min), the bike 44% (or 1h17), the run 33% (or 57 min), and finally, the transitions 5% (9min).
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What should I eat 2 days before triathlon?

2 Days Out

If you haven't cut out fresh vegetables yet, today is the day! Start adding a few extra carbohydrates to your diet within your snacks such as fat-free fig newtons, pretzels, and low-fat crackers. Make sure you carry your water bottle with you as you register and pick up items at the expo.
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When should I stop weight training before Ironman?

Most coaches and trainers agree that endurance racers need three to six weeks away from consistent weight training before they can perform at their desired level in an “A” priority event.
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Should you do a half Ironman before a full Ironman?

One of the most frequently asked questions I see in this role is: "Should I race an Ironman 70.3 before my full Ironman?" The short answer is that completing a 70.3, while a good idea if properly scheduled, is NOT a prerequisite for finishing an Ironman.
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Is IRONMAN 70.3 harder than a marathon?

It's tough to say, but in general, in an IRONMAN 70.3 you might run 30 to 60 seconds per mile slower than your half marathon pace, and in an IRONMAN race it could be 1 to 3 minutes per mile slower than your best marathon pace. But even though it's slower, the feeling coming across the finish line is like no other!
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Can a beginner do a Half Ironman?

A typical half Ironman training plan for a beginner will range from 4-5 hours per week at the start of the plan to 8-9 hours per week toward the end of the plan. An intermediate or advanced plan may include up to 15-20 hours per week during big weeks.
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Is a 70.3 Ironman hard?

Many athletes have proven that it is possible to successfully complete a 70.3 race with a finish time between six and seven hours, having no more than one long training ride at the 4-hour mark. Tip: Triathletes that can complete 50- to 80-percent of the race distance in training, can be successful on race day.
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What should I eat during a Half Ironman?

Key Points:
  • Consume 60-90+g carb/hr (240-360 calories) from multiple carb sources such as glucose, fructose, and maltodextrin mixtures. ...
  • Properly formulated sports drinks, energy gels, sports chews, and low-fat and fiber sports bars are effective fuel sources.
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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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How many hours a week should I train 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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What is the hardest Ironman 70.3 course?

Middle-distance triathlons: the 13 toughest?
  • The Snowman Legend, Plas y Brenin, Snowdonia.
  • Ironman 70.3 St. ...
  • 8 Immortal Exmoor. ...
  • 7 Challenge San Gil Queretaro. Queretaro, Mexico.
  • The Lost Sheep. Kenmare, Ireland.
  • 5 Savageman 70.0. Garrett County, Maryland, USA.
  • 4 Altriman Half. Les Angles, Pyrenees, France.
  • 3 AxTri. Aurland, Norway.
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