How Much Does it Cost to Train for an IRONMAN?
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How much does it cost to train for an IRONMAN?
(It’s almost certainly more than you want to admit.)
While most endurance athletes are aware that triathlon is not an inexpensive sport to get into, the true cost of training for an IRONMAN is high enough that most people shy away from the reality of how much it costs. It’s important for athletes to understand just what they’re getting into - emotionally, temporally, and financially - when they set the goal of training for and racing an IRONMAN.
Read this Coach Tip Tuesday:
https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-for-an-ironman
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Chapters
1. Opening (00:00:00)
2. How Much Does it Cost to Train for an IRONMAN? (00:00:16)
3. The Swim (00:02:29)
4. Pool Access (00:02:48)
5. Swim Gear (00:03:30)
6. The Bike (00:06:02)
7. Bicycle (00:06:13)
8. Bicycle Accessories (00:07:34)
9. Cycling Shoes (00:11:02)
10. Cycling Clothing (00:14:55)
11. Indoor Cycling Trainer (00:16:01)
12. The Run (00:19:01)
13. Running Shoes (00:19:09)
14. Running Clothing (00:20:45)
15. Race Entry (00:21:32)
16. Race Travel (00:22:11)
17. Tri Kit (00:23:18)
18. GPS Device (00:23:54)
19. Hydration (00:25:12)
20. Workout Fueling (00:28:00)
21. Coaching & Training Plans (00:29:17)
22. Total IRONMAN Training Costs (00:32:39)
23. The Bottom Line (00:34:42)
24. Closing (00:35:43)
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