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What is the best Ironman 70.3 for beginners?

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What is the best Ironman 70.3 for beginners?

These five North American halves rank as our top options for taking on a 70.3 for the first time.

  • Montreal Espirit – Early September.
  • Barrelman Niagara Falls – Mid September.
  • Ironman 70.3 Florida – Early April.
  • Great White North Triathlon – Early July.
  • Ironman 70.3 Victoria – Early June.

How long does it take to do a Half Ironman?

6 hours and 4 minutes
A Half Ironman is just over double the distance of an Olympic distance triathlon and includes a 1900m swim, a 90km bike, and a 21.1km run to end with. The finishing average time for a Half Ironman is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Who won Oceanside?

In winning Ironman 70.3 Oceanside over a stacked field, Jackson Laundry confirmed to the world exactly what all of us here in Canada have long known – he is rapidly becoming one of the best middle distance triathletes in the world.

Is 70.3 or marathon harder?

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!

What is the hardest IRONMAN 70.3 course?

RunTri

  • Top 5 Toughest Half Ironman 70.3 Races: Branson, UK, Japan, Philippines and Boise.
  • Toughest.
  • Clearwater.
  • Fastest.
  • In-Between.
  • Other Races: There are several additional Ironman 70.3 races, some of which will be added over time, as race results become available.

Is an IRONMAN 70.3 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.

Who won Ironman 70.3 Oceanside?

It may have been her first victory over the distance, but Taylor Knibb’s stunning win at Saturday’s Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside 2022 was far from a shock result.

Who won Ironman Oceanside 2021?

Paula Findlay and Ben Kanute claimed PRO victories at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside on Saturday. Emma Pallant-Browne claimed yet another podium to add to a terrific haul in 2021, but she had to settle for second spot behind Paula Findlay at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside on Saturday.

How long does it take to recover from a Half Ironman?

Recovery From An Ironman 70.3 Triathlon (or Marathon) Typical Recovery Time: 14 to 28 days. For the next 10-24 days train in Zone 2 only (Easy or Steady). Include further recovery days if you need to during this period. During the recovery period, all swims should be 60 mins or less.