Anybody done an Ironman triathlon? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

General · 06-12-2009, 08:58 AM

I'm training for one soon and have had 3 months off the booze otherwise I'd never have got this far - anyone else done one?

freeflyin · 07-12-2009, 06:42 AM

i have done many triathlons incliding the Ironman 140.6 idistance.
swim 2.4
ride 112
run 26.2

What distance are you plannign to do in 3 months?
What is your longest run to date?

FF

Freepath · 07-12-2009, 02:25 PM

freeflyin,

You are a stud. You are an inspiration. A full Ironman is world class athleticism.

Man, that rocks. I've done a couple of marathons, now I'm a freakin butterball, I can barely make it through a half.

How did you train? Where did you swim?

Swimming was my weakness in a sprint distance tri. I've never rode a bike triple digits either; I guess a spin class training program and a couple of centruy rides could help train up.

Good to meet you.

freeflyin · 07-13-2009, 10:44 AM

nice to meet you!

most of my swimming was open water... the bay and lakes. I did train alot of drills and stuff in the gym too.

Clobber · 11-04-2009, 11:04 AM

I just did a Google search on "alcoholism triathlon" & found this wonderful site. I am looking to get back into triathlon & use it as an outlet for my energy & OCD. I competed in them & gave it up 4 or 5 years ago because of the money and time, as I have 3 young kids. I have always been active & competive; but the wheels have really fallen off since I gave it & other physical endeavors up. I am finally sober & looking to get back to the real me.

I have long had a goal of doing the Ironman, but am weary of the time committment needed & taking on such an endeavor "for me" at the expense of my family. The ruthless training is a much better vice than the booze, but I am perplexed. I am 38 & set a goal for myself years ago to do one by age 40. It is a tough call.

Originally with my Google search, I was hoping to find an on-line triathlon group of others living with alcoholism who had similiar interests. I also enjoy trail running, snow-shoeing, & cyclocross.

Any advice out there?

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07-12-2009, 06:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
freeflyin Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in yer head Posts: 46 Blog Entries: 3	i have done many triathlons incliding the Ironman 140.6 idistance. swim 2.4 ride 112 run 26.2 What distance are you plannign to do in 3 months? What is your longest run to date? FF

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Freepath Up from the ashes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 212	freeflyin, You are a stud. You are an inspiration. A full Ironman is world class athleticism. Man, that rocks. I've done a couple of marathons, now I'm a freakin butterball, I can barely make it through a half. How did you train? Where did you swim? Swimming was my weakness in a sprint distance tri. I've never rode a bike triple digits either; I guess a spin class training program and a couple of centruy rides could help train up. Good to meet you.

07-13-2009, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
freeflyin Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in yer head Posts: 46 Blog Entries: 3	nice to meet you! most of my swimming was open water... the bay and lakes. I did train alot of drills and stuff in the gym too.

11-04-2009, 11:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Clobber Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	I just did a Google search on "alcoholism triathlon" & found this wonderful site. I am looking to get back into triathlon & use it as an outlet for my energy & OCD. I competed in them & gave it up 4 or 5 years ago because of the money and time, as I have 3 young kids. I have always been active & competive; but the wheels have really fallen off since I gave it & other physical endeavors up. I am finally sober & looking to get back to the real me. I have long had a goal of doing the Ironman, but am weary of the time committment needed & taking on such an endeavor "for me" at the expense of my family. The ruthless training is a much better vice than the booze, but I am perplexed. I am 38 & set a goal for myself years ago to do one by age 40. It is a tough call. Originally with my Google search, I was hoping to find an on-line triathlon group of others living with alcoholism who had similiar interests. I also enjoy trail running, snow-shoeing, & cyclocross. Any advice out there?

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