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Oling_Roachinen · 11-24-2017, 10:35 AM

So anyone with experience how does everything 'match up'?

I've been told an Ironman 70.3, despite taking longer than a marathon, is far easier in terms of the mental aspect and certainly the recovery afterwards. While the difference between a marathon and an Ironman is equivalent to the difference between a half-marathon and a marathon. I.E. completeling a marathon is nothing compared to a full Ironman.

Would this be a fair representation for someone half fit?

Half marathon - breeze
Half Ironman - requires some effort
Marathon - difficult
Ironman - insane

I just can't seem to justify paying the $750 to do an official Ironman. Seems exceedingly excessive for something that will be excruciating.

11-24-2017, 10:35 AM	#22
Oling_Roachinen Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Exp:	So anyone with experience how does everything 'match up'? I've been told an Ironman 70.3, despite taking longer than a marathon, is far easier in terms of the mental aspect and certainly the recovery afterwards. While the difference between a marathon and an Ironman is equivalent to the difference between a half-marathon and a marathon. I.E. completeling a marathon is nothing compared to a full Ironman. Would this be a fair representation for someone half fit? Half marathon - breeze Half Ironman - requires some effort Marathon - difficult Ironman - insane I just can't seem to justify paying the $750 to do an official Ironman. Seems exceedingly excessive for something that will be excruciating.