Surviving My First Ironman 70.3: Lessons Learned + Tips

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Жыл бұрын

Gear up for an adventure as I take you through my very first Ironman 70.3 in Galveston, Texas! This video is a riveting account of my journey, capturing all the exhilarating highs, challenging lows, and unforgettable moments that came with tackling this formidable event.
I'll be shedding light on things I wish someone had told me before I took the plunge, giving you insights that could shave off precious minutes from your time and boost your overall experience.
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@tludwig400 Жыл бұрын

Congrats, and great result! Nutrition/hydration is the fourth discipline! Make sure you include electrolytes in your nutrition plan! And Zealios for sunblock!

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Yes! 👏 great advice 😂 I should have trained with a proper nutrition plan/ gotten my body used to using certain gels! Also the sunblock 🧴 is key! I still have a mad farmers tan from this race that won’t go away! I have been applying sunblock to non tanned areas to see if I can get it to balance out 🪦🪦😂

@AlaraO Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! So proud of you!

@GregJC Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Love the channel, keep up the good work.

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg 😃🙏

@defaultbear Жыл бұрын

Great job. I'm enjoying your journey.

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the tips. I'm racing my first 70.3 next month. I hadn't thought about getting a race belt but I will now!

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome 👏 Good luck! 👍 Glad I could help!

@mattrom1960 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@Cookefan59 11 ай бұрын

I’ve really enjoyed several of your videos. You remind me of my son. He’s a great guy like yourself. Excellent production and congratulations on becoming an Iron Man.

@the_silver_liningg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir :) I appreciate it!

@MrShanebizzle 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video and tips brotha!! Nice work too man!

@the_silver_liningg 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Shane :) 👍🙏

@KellyPerazzolo Жыл бұрын

Well done mate, huge effort! Thanks for the video. I'm training for my first marathon in November and thinking about entering Ironman Taupo 70.3 in 2024.

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I have never done marathon! I would love to try one next year 👍 Best of luck! You got this!

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

Also side note! Visiting New Zealand is on my bucket list 😂 I want to fly fish some of awesome water systems you all have!

@Thatseanlan Жыл бұрын

Great video! And congrats!

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean! 🫡

@AntonioBernal-Avgvstvs 11 ай бұрын

Good job 👏🏼

@bryantsilva541 10 ай бұрын

Man that’s awesome congratulations 🎉

@the_silver_liningg 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@harundizdar86 11 ай бұрын

💪💪💪

@Running_dad Жыл бұрын

It was a great race. The second lap of the run was the worst ... it was like being in no man's land ... it was a hard run to be honest and my worst performing sport even though I am more of a runner that anything else. It was great to see the you tube guy running around the course. Will you try another one?

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear 😂🫡 I am glad you had a good race! Yes sir, I am hooked 😂 the goal is to do another one in December out in California near Palm Springs. What about you?

@Running_dad Жыл бұрын

@@the_silver_liningg Yes, but my next events will be running events. I want to improve my half marathon and marathon times. But I will be looking to do another one maybe by the end of the year or early next year. One day I may find the courage to do a full one.

@zairognev4130 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience, I have signed for my first Half Ironman too and it is the same race in Galveston (70.3 Half IM Texas). I am excited but also worried about the swim part, do you recommend for opting in for the wetsuit? It seems like this year it won't be that cold, but the wetsuits won't be restricted most likely.

@the_silver_liningg 4 ай бұрын

Hey Zairogenv! For sure get the wetsuit 🎉 they make you buoyant and actually help you out a ton through the swim 😀

@the_silver_liningg 4 ай бұрын

You got this! Good luck 🍀 it’s coming up! Also side not make sure you get some swims in with the wetsuit so you can figure out how it should feel when it’s on right. If it’s on wrong you are going to feel like you can’t swim 👍🫡

@zairognev4130 4 ай бұрын

@@the_silver_liningg Thank you! I really appreciate your response. I've got a wetsuit and ready for the event! You are right, the wetsuit makes so much difference and adds confidence in open water swim!

@Crafftyyy Ай бұрын

really up to you my brother did this race this year and didnt use a wetsuit, granted we were both comp swimmers when younger but still.

@junomaxzoey5146 Жыл бұрын

Will you kindly make a video on how would you pack your bike next time around to avoid the things you mentioned?

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

That is a great Idea 😂 I might be traveling with the bike soon, If I do i'll for sure make that video! :) Thanks for the suggestion!

@aerofitnesstx6385 Жыл бұрын

Dang called me out on the brick runs 😂

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

@aerofitnesstx6385 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Keep’em coming 🤙🏻

@TorpedoBryan13 8 ай бұрын

What size is your Roka tri suit? We have similar body types. Also is it worth it?

@the_silver_liningg 7 ай бұрын

Hey Bryan! I went with the regular Large! I am 5'11 and weigh about 182 lb. The suit fits me well 👍

@na-dk9vm 2 ай бұрын

I want to sign up to a 70.3 that's 10 weeks from now. I know i can do the swim and run, because there are no cutoff times, but I'm worried about the bike. Since there's no cutoff times, is it realistic I finish the 90km bike?? (I'm an OK cyclist- on a casual training session I've done 30kms) been biking for a few months. (Running for 16 yrs)

@the_silver_liningg 2 ай бұрын

I think you can it! 😀 My worry would be the brick 🧱 run. I would for sure get some brick runs in to try to get your body used to them 😀 good luck 👍

@na-dk9vm 2 ай бұрын

@@the_silver_liningg since there's no cutoff time I think I can just finish it

@the_silver_liningg 2 ай бұрын

@@na-dk9vm yeah I think you will be fine 🤷‍♂️ just verify with the cutoff time. I think it’s typically 8:30 for a 70.3 👀 I think it’s depends on which race you are doing 👍

@na-dk9vm 2 ай бұрын

@@the_silver_liningg I emailed today and they said there no cutoff at all. It's only a 70.3 but not an ironman brand 70.3

@the_silver_liningg 2 ай бұрын

@na-dk9vm nice! Even then, I think you will finish well under the 8:30 🤷‍♂️ good luck 🍀👍

@DanielRamirez-hl9tw Жыл бұрын

🏊🏽‍♂️🚴🏽🏃🏽🦾When is the next one Silver? December? 👀

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

Yea sir! Let’s do it! Sub 5 hour for you and sub 6 for me!

@jordanb6238 4 ай бұрын

Yeah… I’ll get these brick runs in 😅

@the_silver_liningg 4 ай бұрын

Definitely get them in 😂😂 🧱🏃‍♂️

@traceyp9614 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations what was your time?

@the_silver_liningg 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Tracey! :) 6:13 😂🐌🐌🐌🐌 I have much work to do!

@traceyp9614 11 ай бұрын

You did well.

@jamal1393648 Жыл бұрын

How do pee?

@the_silver_liningg Жыл бұрын

Hey Jamal! 😂 Haha, you've hit the nail on the head with the 'call of nature' question! Indeed, there are portable royal thrones (aka porta potties) strategically placed like checkpoints along both the bike and run routes. However, since I am slow 🐌 I'm in no rush and I stopped. Now, as for our competitive comrades, they've mastered the art of 'going' without actually going anywhere, if you know what I mean. I guess when the race is on, every second counts. 😂😂