Who is the youngest Ironman finisher?
Hunter Lussi
What age do you have to be to do an Ironman?
Athletes must be 18 years of age on race day.
Can a 17 year old do a half Ironman?
Must be 18 on race day for WTC/Ironman races. There is no exception. Did my first half ironman at 16 along with a full marathon the same year, but that was back when the rules were not really followed.
Can kids Ironman?
We encourage ages 6 months -17 years to participate in our IRONKIDS Fun Run.
How far is a half Ironman?
70.3 miles
Is a half Ironman harder than a marathon?
But because it’s full-impact body pounding the entire time, the marathon is harder. If you are only there to complete, a half IRONMAN is definitely easier due to the variety and the fact that swimming and cycling take less of a toll on your body than running. Try walking a marathon – you won’t finish in time.
How many laps in a 25 meter pool is 2.4 miles?
25 Yard pool (Short Course)
| Miles | Yards | Laps |
|---|---|---|
| ½ mile | about 800 yards | 16 Laps |
| 1 mile (Olympic Distance) | about 1700 yards | 34 Laps |
| 1.2 miles (Half Ironman Distance) | about 2000 yards | 40 Laps |
| 2.4 miles (Ironman Distance) | about 4000 yards | 80 Laps |
How do you qualify for 70.3 Worlds?
- To be eligible, XC athletes must have completed at least three (3) IRONMAN 70.3 events (prior to the XC event you are competing in); your PR will be used from an event within the five (5) years prior to the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 XC event date.
- 70.3 courses will not be handicapped for IRONMAN 70.3 PR Challenge purposes.
What is a good time for a 70.3 Ironman?
What is the average Half Ironman time? Across all amateur athletes, the average Half Ironman time is 5:51:25 for Men, and 6:18:13 for Women. Broken down by discipline, on the Men’s side this works out to a swim time of 38:51, a bike time of 2:54:38, and a run time of 2:04:16.
Is doing an Ironman bad for you?
Although it remains true that people who exercise are generally healthier than those who don’t, a study published this month in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and a study presented last week to the American College of Sports Medicine find excessive training for ultramarathons, Olympic-length triathlons and other endurance …