What is an Ironman in KM?
226.2 kilometres
How far is the swim in an Ironman?
Olympic triathlons (including the NYC Triathlon) involve a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run. In “Iron Man” triathlons, the swimming portion can be as long as 3.9 kilometers, followed by up to a 180-kilometer bike ride and a 42.2-kilometer run (the same distance as a marathon).
How hard is it to complete an Ironman?
An average Joe should be able to do an Ironman in about 12-13 hours. An average marathon time for the same Joe doing a standalone marathon should be about 3 to 3 1/2 hours. So as a rough estimate an Ironman is harder than a road based double marathon. Once you get off road it gets a LOT harder to compare.
What is the difference between a triathlon and an Ironman?
A Triathlon refers to a race that consists of three disciplines completed back to back; swimming, cycling and running. The Ironman Triathlon on the other hand, originated much later in 1978 with longer distances than any other triathlon and started with just 15 participants.
Can you wear headphones during Ironman?
Subject: RE: Ironman headphone usage ? Nope, no headphones in any tri race. And WTC does not allow any communication devices so you can’t have your phone with you even if you are not using it for music.
Can I do a full Ironman?
THEY CAN! Ironman combines the three disciplines of Swim, Bike, Run. They are performed consecutively on one day without stopping and with just a short transition period between each and must be completed within 17 hours to qualify as Ironman status.
What’s harder than an Ironman?
An ultra-triathlon is a long-distance triathlon. The term generally refers to all triathlon events with a distance that is a multiple of the Ironman Triathlon, which consists of 2.4 miles (3.86 km) of swimming, 112 miles (180.25 km) of cycling, and a full marathon (26.2 mi or 42.2 km) of running.
Has Gordon Ramsay done an Ironman?
Gordon Ramsay tops our list. The celebrity chef completed a full-Ironman in 2013 with a finishing time of 14 hours, 4 minutes, and 48 seconds. Ramsay is reportedly getting an Ironman tattoo in honor of his huge accomplishment. He has also competed in several marathons.
What is the toughest foot race on earth?
The Marathon Des Sables
What’s the hardest car race in the world?
Paris-Dakar