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I set a bold ambition of finishing a full Ironman in under 10 hours. During this period of my life, I embraced a self-coached, high-volume training approach that spanned years, culminating in this significant achievement.

Caleb Bendewald recounts his experience at the 2023 San Francisco Marathon, where he achieved a personal best time of 2:35. He credits rigorous hill training, pace-focused workouts, and acclimating to challenging conditions as pivotal to his success. Caleb emphasizes the value of gratitude and flexibility, advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes both discipline and enjoyment in running.

In this post, I aim to build upon the analysis presented in my prior entry, where I explored the projected number of qualification slots by age group for 2024 events and developed a ratio of slots to participants based on historical race completion rates. For those interested, you can find my earlier discussion [here]. This entry expands upon the methodology previously outlined, incorporating a key modification: the use of historical data spanning the past eight years to examine the qualifying times, informed by the minimum, maximum, and average number of slots available.

Everything in your life revolved around this singular goal for so long, and when it is completed, your mind is left wondering where it goes next.

Check out the team schedule for 2024. Will we see you out on the course?

This analysis reveals the most effective strategies for qualifying for the Women's IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France.

Driven by an iron will and endless miles, triathletes around the world fight for every coveted Kona slot. These golden tickets, scattered across qualifying events, hold the key to the ultimate test

In this blog, I want to discuss carbohydrate intake prior to ultra endurance events like Ironman triathlons. Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source used in triathlon, especially as the intensity an

Contemplating a full Ironman race and uncertain about the duration it might take you to complete? Many athletes find themselves in this predicament, questioning their endurance and capability to finis

There is no easy button or special recipe to increasing your endurance but there is an important skill called consistency which as a parent, is often rare and sometimes even elusive.

In this analysis, we'll delve into the average finish times, both overall and by age group, providing valuable recommendations to assist athletes in achieving their best performance at this iconic eve