Traithalons.... Anyone

**"DIRTY D" SANCHEZ** · 03-04-2010, 03:52 PM

Alright so i have been being lazy on my new years resolution and haven't been in the gym like i should be. I have lost bf% since my last go at posting stats for help. I am probably at around 12% right now, not high teens anymore.

My question is, has anyone on here ever trained for an ironman competition or triathalon? I have been thinking really hard about which way i want to go with my training...? I want to bodybuild and think i would be a good participant, but i also feel like i should wait and just train hard till later 20's or even early 30's..? Any thoughts on the best age to start? I know they have natty comps, but i wouldn't really be interested in "half as*ing" bb comps if you will. I would go for the big time.

I feel like at this point in my life, for health and setting a more solid long term base with tri training, it would benefit when i decide to go for bodybuilding...

Does anyone know what the training regimens look like for a triathalon competitor? Like what kind of cardio a day, what kind of weights they do? What is their average food intake as well.

Also, i have a medium build as of right now, although i can gain or lose weight which ever i decide. I just wonder if you have to have the "skinny" more slender build to compete in them? Would i be able to compete at a weight of about 180lbs?

Thanks guys,

"dirty d"

**energizer bunny** · 03-04-2010, 04:11 PM

well if you want to be great in any sport, you're best off starting straight away! so if its bodybuilding, then forget the iron man and go for the bodybuilding......

**"DIRTY D" SANCHEZ** · 03-04-2010, 04:34 PM

Ya i understand that its best to start now with anything as far as sports when i'm already 23, but i fell that even my bodybuilding would benefit from triathalon training in the end, since my metabolism would slow down when i quit doing tri training and also, most top contenders in bb'ing are in their 30's aren't they? I really haven't done much research in bb'ing competitively, but i would like to get in that kind of shape... But i feel like it could wait maybe seeing as how i would be in much better shape health wise.

"dirty d"

**energizer bunny** · 03-04-2010, 04:40 PM

it will take years of training and dieting to be on stage as a pro.....not saying you cant do it but it would prob take you 7 years to even be competitive at that level......thats with excelent genetics and work ethic.......me personally id prefer to do the traithlon route..