The TriDot Triathlon Podcast The Truth About the IRONMAN Time Commitment
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Feb 3, 2025 Join IRONMAN world champion McKeeley Jones and coach Jeff Raines as they expose the myths surrounding the time commitment for IRONMAN training. They discuss how to balance intense training with everyday life, share strategies for maximizing workout efficiency, and highlight the importance of personalizing training plans. The duo navigates the mental aspects of endurance training, offering tips on maintaining relationships and avoiding burnout while developing stamina. Get ready to redefine your training journey!
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Moderate Ironman Training
- Ironman training doesn’t need to take over your life; focus on training smart.
- Prioritize workouts that offer the biggest gains, such as intensity and longer efforts, but avoid excessive long sessions every weekend.
Ironman Training with Family
- Jeff Raines and his wife, both triathletes with three young children, train for full Ironmans.
- They demonstrate that with proper planning and family support, it's possible to balance training with other commitments.
Quality over Quantity in Ironman Training
- Most of an Ironman training season (70-80%) requires fewer weekly hours than presumed.
- Focus on shorter, high-intensity workouts initially (developmental phase), then increase volume (stamina phase) closer to race day.