IRONMAN RUN TRANSITION..ironman marathon tips, what to wear for the run and moreThe ironman run transition is your final stop before you head out onto the marathon course. How you will feel in the bike/run transition area is a feeling I personally will never forget. First of all, you'll want to throw your bike in the lake. Secondly, the chance of somehow finishing the marathon distance the way your legs feel right at that moment seems pretty well impossible. As you walk(hobble) into the transition tent, your heart may be sinking and you may feel you just cannot do it. AND YES! YOU CAN DO IT! Remember--When you leave this final transition the next time you return, you will be home! This is the moment where your resolve will be truly tested.
Keep in mind that if you have made it to this point, you have a really good chance of finishing the race. There is plenty of time if you follow the suggestions I gave you in the run-tips section. Also remember the energy you saved by having a calm, relaxed, energy saving swim. Believe it or not, you may well be in a lot better position than a lot of other people out on the run course. Change into whatever you plan on wearing. Make your marathon as comfortable as possible. The more I think about it, the more I think that for your first Ironman you should make a "complete" change rather than wear a tri-suit. Clean and dry socks, shorts and singlet. Don't forget your hat! If you feel you need medical attention for anything, during the Ironman bike to run transition is the time to do it. The medical tent is right beside the transition tents on most Ironman venues. A word of warning however---It's a good idea to gather yourself before you head out on the run course, but remember you do have a time limit and spending 30-40 minutes in the Ironman run transition tent can lead to disappointment at the end of the day. And remember these immortal words.......... "TRY NOT. DO. OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO TRY". Yoda: The Empire Strikes back.
Ironman Run Transition Back To Ironman Race Day
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I have written three books that all serve a specific purpose when it comes to those new to the sport of triathlon or those who perhaps have the Ironman on their mind.
"Ironstruck...The Ironman Triathlon Journey" is a perfect book for those who have the Ironman on their mind and perhaps need some motivation, inspiration, and encouragement to help them make that final decision to challenge the Ironman and make it to the finish line.
"Ironstruck? 500 Ironman Triathlon Questions and Answers" is most like the only Q+A book in the world on the subject of triathlon in general and the Ironman.
This is the perfect book for the triathlete who has decided to take on the Ironman for the first time, or perhaps has done one or two and would like some insight from a different point of view.
It is a great companion book for "Ironstruck...The Ironman Journey" and the pair of books would make a great gift.
"Triathlete in Transition" is a book that was inspired by all the people who would stop by at my Ironstruck book signings and suggest I write a book for the very beginner triathlete who just wanted to know more about the sport.
I suppose because I had this passion for the Ironman that it seemed natural to write about it first almost six years ago now.
So in effect I have gone from the most difficult and challenging of triathlons and ended up at the beginning of the triathlon journey.
Triathlete in transition is full of information about how to get started in the sport and like my Ironstruck books, are inspirational and motivational as well as full of practical advice on triathlon that make the sport much more enjoyable.
Regardless, now I have three books that cover the full range of triathlon from just learning about triathlon in general, to ultimately reaching the Ironman finish line.