What Happens During Ironman Triathlons?
Just as with a typical triathlon, the Ironman consists of swimming, biking, and running. And while the setup is the same, the actual lengths of each of these segments are where the similarities to everyday competitions end. In the Ironman, the swimming portion is 2.4 miles, the biking portion is 112 miles, and the running portion is a full marathon, 26.2 miles. This is an intense and extremely challenging event which many participants do not finish. Held in the warm climate of Hawaii, the Ironman triathlons can be not only a test of training, but also a test of one’s own determination. Who Should Try the Ironman? If you’re an athlete who has already completed several marathons, some longer biking competitions, and other long endurance challenges, you might be a good fit for the Ironman. But even superior athletes will need to spend a lot of time training to prepare for this event. This is not an event for those who are new to running or to competing as the conditions are challenging an
