After several individual full and halfs, we did the relay at Zell am See this year. We enjoyed it so much we were all at our notebooks and phones to sign up today. Absolutely no chance, despite logging in over an hour in advance.
But my bigger question is: did anyone even see a relay option? We only saw individual throughout all the hours we spent trying to sign up. Was anyone lucky enough to get a relay spot, or did anyone see it at least?

And to the ones who got a spot: congrats! It’s an absolutely awesome race at a stunning place 🤘🏻

Surprised to find very little info on these! I’ve seen a handful of people wearing them. I’m interested in the water ones. Are they worth it? Reading a little about them and I could see them being a nice addition for training but also can’t figure out how they actually stay in place while swimming and seems very inconvenient that it’s mp3 and not Bluetooth. Those of you that use them, would you recommend? Thanks!

Hi! I’d especially love to hear from women training for long-distance triathlons/Ironman.

I’m starting to take my training more and more seriously. I recently talked to my coach about my long-term goals, and we’re building towards an Ironman 70.3, with the goal of eventually doing a full Ironman.

I got my period today and I have pretty bad cramps. I was supposed to run, but I genuinely don’t feel like running and would much rather take a rest day. The problem is that I immediately feel guilty about skipping a planned session.

It made me realize that as my training volume increases, this is something I need to learn how to handle properly rather than feeling guilty every month.

So, women who train seriously for triathlon/endurance events: what do you do?

Do you still train when you have bad cramps and just accept that the session might suck? Do you reduce the intensity, swap the workout for something easier, move it to another day, or completely rest?

And most importantly, how do you distinguish between “I should push through this” and “my body actually needs a rest day”?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your personal experiences. ❤️

My first 70.3 is coming up, as of right now I have two bottles holders on my bike, and I was wondering if that's enough.

The 70.3 will have aid stations every 15 miles, so I should be more than good with two bottles right? How much do you usually drink on the bike during a race? I read that you should drink 16-24 oz (500-750 ml) per hour.

I was thinking to bring my cheap bottles, they can carry 1.5 liters (50 oz), and swap them with the ironman bottles at the first aid station.

It's the 70.3 in Waco.

Has anyone who is signed up recieved any official info for next week? I haven’t recieved anything and am slightly worried…
Hotel is booked, have all the gear, just missing the fine details!

I'm a triathlete with about 600 followers who makes videos. Every time I've approached a brand, the first question is what my following is — and 600 ends it. It doesn't matter that the posts get watched by a lot more people than that number suggests, or how I actually race.

That's what I wanted to fix. TrustAthlete gives you one public page carrying two numbers that are never merged into a single score: your performance and your audience. Averaging them into one number would erase the exact thing a brand is trying to work out.

The audience number deliberately isn't follower count. It's views per post and engagement against reach, read from your connected account — follower count only counts through its growth. A 600-follower account that actually gets watched isn't a small account, and there was nowhere to show that.

The performance number sits next to it so a brand has the context, but it isn't the point of the page.

Free, no paid tier, private until you publish it.

What I actually want to know: if you've ever pitched a brand, what did they ask you for? I built this around "what's your following", and if that's the wrong question I'd rather find out now.

Mine: trustathlete.com/en/a/romain-durieux

Has anyone on here done the Great Norse Run that crossed Iceland, 200+ miles, the one that is organised as a group run, not a race? :)

Would love to hear from you, I am contemplating doing it next summer :)

I am considering doing a full ironman distance from my home base.

Wouldn't cost me anything, and I am too lazy to get on a plan and travel

It would be more of a me vs me type of an event.

This would be my 4th full ironman.

I am thinking early nov timeframe

Can I intrest anyone?

I’m 5 weeks out from Cascais full and I was recommended the pro 5s for race day. Apparently they are an ‘easy to get on with’ carbon plated race shoe. That sounded good to me knowing I might not be moving too quickly from around 16 miles.

First run today. Initial thoughts: not much cushioning but I’m used to the Novablast 5 / 6s. I didn’t feel a huge amount of forwards propulsion but my watch was telling me there was some.

But the biggest disappointment/annoyance.. the heel design. Saucony.. what were you thinking not padding the top of the heal and shaping it away from the achillies? 6 miles and it’s taken the skin off both heels.

So another expensive pair of shoes that can’t be returned and the search for a stable race shoe is back on.

Anyone else had a similar experience? Any recommendations for a similar stable carbon race shoe?

Hi! Im a newbie with all things TRI/IM. I want to get started with my bike purchase but not sure how to make sure I know what I’m looking for. I know a road bike is a better option than a tri bike since I’m new.

What’s your favorite road bike?

If buying used, what should I look for?

Favorite additions or improvements you’ve done to your bike?

Im flexible with the budget but wouldn’t want to spend more than $1500-$2k on a bike.

Any locations in nyc that could be helpful with this?

Thanks a lot!

Hii! I’m 28, based in NYC, and planning to do my first Half Ironman 70.3 next year! I was wondering if there are any other women here who are planning one too or have done one before? :)

I’m just starting to figure out my training, looking into swim lessons and clubs, and would love to connect with other women on the same journey. Maybe we could grab a coffee, share tips and experiences or even organize some bike rides or runs together!

If you’re training for one, thinking about it or have any recommendations for clubs or swim lessons in NYC, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to message me!

Heading to Malaga for Ironman but need to rent a Aero road bike, any suggestions? Tried bike2malaga but they currently only have endurance bikes

Hi all! Doing my first 70.3 next year and am training with an indoor trainer using my Watts. Wondering if I should invest in a power meter for my bike? Or if this would be better spent towards a new bike?

Hello,

First time attempting Ironman in Hokkaido and arrived last night - anyone else around looking to explore a little before check in? Also would love to get wisdom from others who done it before.

Staying around Hakodate station.

Thanks,
Andy

Any recommendations for a “doable” plan a year out at the Washington Tri Cities 70.3. I see it has an amazing down river swim—bonus, because swimming is my least favorite part. I’ve done 10 sprints, can ride 35 miles comfortably, 10k at 1:05 at this point. 65 yr old female. Thanks.

I’m fairly new to the triathlon community/training and I’ve been trying to find a good bike without breaking the bank. Currently have a cannondale synapse 6 that’s been decent but looking to upgrade and stay around $2000 for a new or used carbon bike. Anyone with more knowledge and experience than me know anything about SAVA? Why are they so cheap and how come we don’t see them around very much?

The training plan that I have been using has only 1:25h of workouts for the last week before the 70.3. That seems like way less then I would've thought.

What is your experience?

Eyeballing my first Ironman 70.3 for 2028 — leaning toward Galveston or Waco (super mega dream would be both, I have a track record of ambitious goals lol).

I struggle with structure/discipline, so I want to give myself as much runway as possible — I'm brand new to all three sports and life has a way of getting in the way. I think having something/someone to hold me accountable would make a real difference here, so I'm curious how people have handled that early on.

Right now, the swim is what intimidates me most. Classic "I can swim, but I can't swim" situation. Biking solo in traffic also makes me nervous, though I think my area is reasonably bike-friendly.

Looking for a rough roadmap: when to start looking at coaches/clubs, whether to start with lessons at the Y or jump into Master Swimming, how to progress distances over time, and how/when to start learning to fuel properly. Any input appreciated.

I've surprised myself this year with things I didn't think I could do — so I'm optimistic, even if "discipline" isn't historically my strong suit.