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bluebirdbiker posted 3 years ago.
Yes, I too had the same fears. It's no big deal, really. Just make sure you can run a 1/2Mary before and do a few 100km rides, you'll be fine. Swim a few 2100s as well. The swim is not that much farther. If you can do those things you will ace it. Try a brick after long rides (e.g., 3 hrs.) and run for 45 min after. Once you can do that, your set. Remember the biggest thing about all these triathlons.....IT'S ALL IN THE MIND. After training and a good base , if you think you can you WILL. What have you been doing as far as training to date?
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RV posted 3 years ago.
The 1/2 IM shouldn't be a problem if you can handle Olympic distances.
The swim distance is only a little further - so that shouldn't be an issue.
The only thing you really need to do is bump up your training - to handle the longer bike and run distances. And of course do some bricks. It isn't difficult to simply finish a 1/2.
I did my first half last year after only doing sprints and 1 olympic distance the previous year. I just picked up a 1/2IM training plan and was comfortably ready for the distance on race day. This year doing 3 1/2's and then a full IM next season.
So, just target a race, put down your money, and train, train, train. Then enjoy the race.
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I am currently fit enough to do a Olympic Tri but are s@#% scared to do a Half IM. why? if i dont get through it's a waste of money and the fear of falure does any body have the same fears or had the same fears and over come them?
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