Be Iron Fit for HIM?

If you're training for a HIM, then use a training plan developed and written for the HIM distance.

You would certainly be able to complete a HIM if you follow the Be Iron Fit program, but your training time will would be used a lot more effectively if it were geared toward the specific race and distance you're interested in doing.

Take a look at the HIM plans on this site.

I don't care for any of the plans on this site.
I love the "training by time" not miles idea.

Thank you!




Edited by NeedleDoc 2013-09-15 7:23 AM

I've trained for 2 70.3's using Fink's plan. Last year I started from week 1 and trained up to where he has a 70.3 scheduled in the plan. This year I changed it up a little bit because I wanted to get in more cycling. I started on about week 10 and went all the way through week 30(which is actually next week my race is on 9/21). Although I did some modifications to the plan. I shortened the long rides to 3-3.5 hours but left all of the other cycling days the same. On the running I scheduled in running on his running days but did not follow his times. I'm an experienced runner that has dealt with a ton of injuries the last several years so I had my own running plan. On the swim I live in rural Oklahoma with limited access to a pool so most of my swimming is done in open water so I didn't use his swim plan. So I guess you can say I loosely followed his plan.

I don't get it. Didn't you say in another thread that you had no interest in doing a HIM?

Well, I figured I should. Seems like the "smartest" thing to do.

So...I already bought the book! Wanted to use it.

Fink has a book coming out soon for the 70.3 distance. I don't remember the exact date, but it's called Iron Fit Secrets for the half-iron distance

Perfect! Just want I wanted! Love when that happens!