Ironman Triathlon

[Crochet556]

Anyone on the ODT done an Ironman? Best friend and I’ve decided next sometime summer will be the first round.

21, in college. Active lifestyle. Run and pT daily. Guess I better hit the pool.

 

[Boogar Presley]

Several times in Basic Training

 

[Bypass]

I was in Army special operations for 14 years. Ironman was getting out of bed every morning.

But have fun.

 

[Trailrider]

My father in law did 3 back in the 80's He completed all 3, came in slightly above average in time but never in any top list. Now he's got all sorts of issues from injuries while training for those things. Both knees replaced, rods/pins from bike crashes, etc. He's still in decent shape at 70, but it did a number on him.

I know the amount of training those guys have to do to compete hurts just thinking about it. It wasn't abnormal for him to cycle a 100+ miles, swim across a lake, run a marathon length, etc just to get ready.

You're 21 though so that wouldn't be so hard on your body as somebody in their mid 40's like me

 

[Crochet556]

I was in Army special operations for 14 years. Ironman was getting out of bed every morning.

But have fun.

Maybe one day….

 

[Bypass]

Maybe one day….

I would say you're 21 do it now BUT I wouldn't want anyone to have to serve under this CINC.

Don't put it off for too long if you are really entertaining service though.

Good luck with whatever you decide.