Setting a Personal Fitness Long Term Goal

Recently, my sibling told me about the Ironman challenge which is the part of the famous Triathlon. It really intrigued me as I always wanted to do something in the field of sports. This challenge can even be completed at the age of 80yrs, unlocking the door to become an evergreen athelete.

Common Triathlon Distances Sprint Triathlon: Features a 750-meter swim, 20- kilometer bike ride, and 5-kilometer run. Ideal for beginners seeking a manageable challenge. Olympic Triathlon: Includes a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike ride, and 10-kilometer run. Suitable for those with some endurance training. Half-Ironman (70.3): Comprises a 1.9-kilometer swim, 90-kilometer bike ride, and 21.1-kilometer run. Demands advanced preparation and stamina. Ironman Triathlon: Consists of a 3.8-kilometer swim, 180-kilometer bike ride, and 42.2-kilometer run. Designed for experienced triathletes seeking an extreme test of endurance.

This season, I will be focussing on enhancing my endurance in swimming. Currently, I can swim 500m. At the end of this season, I will be striving to get atleast 800-950m.

On Thursday's, I will improve my running stamina to 5km, this won't be a major challenge as I already can run 4.7km in 40mins. The real part comes in completing 5km within 30mins. On these days, I will continue doing open air functional training or beginner level calisthenics.

Gym workouts are going decently along with well maintained consistency. These are crucial to build the strength for such high endurance fitness goals which I have set for myself.

My end goal is not to attain the title of Ironman, but enjoy this fitness journey lifelong at my own pace. By setting and chasing these goals are alone enough to fill me with thrill which no title can bring.