Interesting article on Ironman training from some of the top pros, from Universal Sports. Amazing the kind of hours they put in.
This interview with Ironman Canada female winner Meredith Kessler made me feel a little better. She turned pro this year at the age of 32 and works full-time, fitting in 15+ hours of training a week.
Still, you need to be able to recover from the days and weeks of training.
Oh, and for some more IM news, Chrissie Wellington, currently considered the world's best female Ironperson, set a record by completing IM Arizona in 8:36, running the marathon in 2:52. It used to be men winning Kona IM in 9 hours or so, now the male winners commonly finish in 8:10+.
I'll drink to that
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