You Don't Need to Run a Full Marathon Before Your Ironman and Here's Why
🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️ IRONMAN ATHLETES: You do NOT need to run 26.2 miles in training to be ready for race day! One of the biggest mistakes I see athletes make is thinking they need to run a full marathon before their IRONMAN to prove they can cover the distance. Here’s what I tell my athletes: Your longest training run should prepare you for race day, NOT leave you recovering from it. For most IRONMAN athletes, 18–20 miles is more than enough. Depending on your pace and experience
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