Congratulations on your Iron Man race! I have my first ever triathlon on Saturday. Its only a sprint distance but 2 yrs ago at this time i was 310+ pounds and would never be able to do this. Today I am at 195 pounds and feeling really good! I still have a ways to go but its been a Life changer! I appreciate you videos, i discovered you as i have been watching more and more triathlon and running channels.
Chris is the man! I taken on a bunch of Chris’ advice and jumped out of my comfort zone and I’m preparing for my first marathon. I’ve even created a RUclips channel to follow my progress. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your progress. Cheers, John.
5:07 is a good time on a course that is tougher than it looks on the maps. I was surprised: you beat me by a minute at Newport where you had bike issues, but I got you by 12 minutes at IWells. So I thought you must have had something go really wrong. Things I noticed and comparisons: I had Pop Tarts AFTER the race ;). The swim was a bit long. I wore the booties. If the decision is close, it’s worth it to wear them just to save your feet from freezing while standing on the sand for 30 minutes. You’re losing heat energy every second. And at the 2nd 1/2 of the run, you need every joule of energy you can get. Wearing a wetsuit does get your shoulder muscles; wearing a sleeved trisuit underneath only compounds the tension that they must overcome each stroke. I went sleeveless trisuit with body glide on all of my upper body that would contact the wetsuit to reduce that tension so it’s easier to swing your arms. People seeded themselves horribly; I passed way too many people. It really slows the whole course when people do that. The bike is fast yet slow with all the (u-) turns. So there were lots of times to get out of aero and stretch. The undulating run course can sap your strength if you push it too hard on the early uphills. Conversely, really have to lengthen your stride on the downhills to take advantage of gravity. I had 4 gels during the run, first one right off the bat; the other 3 within an hour and a 1/2. Didn’t slow down until that last big climb. And that’s just muscle fatigue, not bonking. Ran my fastest half marathon ever-including stand-alone runs. I think experience really helped on all three disciplines.
Hey Chris awesome job...I know that pain in the last 5k when the legs start to go and then the back starts to get sore ...and it feels your body is just broken..well done going 5.07... that's a great time...
Well done my friend:-) I’m hoping to go sub 5hrs in 2020. Keep up the hard work with the channel and sign up for a full Ironman next year, it looks like there’s some great events you’re side of the pond.
So I'm a crazy person and I did it in a sleeveless that year :P I just feel so suffocated in wetsuits but luckily had Santa Barbara waters to practice.
Questions ahead WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE AFTER PAYING FOR THE IRONMAN FEES? DO THEY GIVE SWIMMING , CYCLING AND RUNNING CLOTHES OR NOT ?? ROAD CYCLE IS OKAY FOR TRIATHLON OR NOT AND CAN U PUT AERO BARS ON THE ROAD CYCLE AND DO THE IRONMAN ???
Thank you all for the support over the last 12 weeks of training for my half Ironman!
Congratulations on your Iron Man race! I have my first ever triathlon on Saturday. Its only a sprint distance but 2 yrs ago at this time i was 310+ pounds and would never be able to do this. Today I am at 195 pounds and feeling really good! I still have a ways to go but its been a Life changer! I appreciate you videos, i discovered you as i have been watching more and more triathlon and running channels.
Please post again soon!!! I’ve already worked through your other videos! 😢
Congrats on a great race! Geez 8:23 miles after the wow! I know you wanted 8s but holy cow! Nice work. Looking forward to your next adventure
Well done! Nice video too! Thanks for taking the time to provide many with much valued information
Morning from Ireland Chris ! Got a nice fresh 5k in this morning, had your tune playlist going! Have a great Christmas...
You continue to be an Inspiration Chris.... can’t wait to hear about your next adventure.👍🏽✌🏽
Congratulations no matter the result was not what you expected, you are still motivating me. Best regards from Costa Rica 💪💪💪
Chris is the man! I taken on a bunch of Chris’ advice and jumped out of my comfort zone and I’m preparing for my first marathon. I’ve even created a RUclips channel to follow my progress. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your progress. Cheers, John.
So awesome to hear! I will be following.
Great job! Congratulations. Looking forward to whatever is next...
Excellent! Thanks for documenting your journey as well
Congratulations! Awesome time.
Cjaye I recently started following you. First, love your videos!
Second, congrats on Indian Wells Ironman!!
5:07 is a good time on a course that is tougher than it looks on the maps. I was surprised: you beat me by a minute at Newport where you had bike issues, but I got you by 12 minutes at IWells. So I thought you must have had something go really wrong. Things I noticed and comparisons: I had Pop Tarts AFTER the race ;). The swim was a bit long. I wore the booties. If the decision is close, it’s worth it to wear them just to save your feet from freezing while standing on the sand for 30 minutes. You’re losing heat energy every second. And at the 2nd 1/2 of the run, you need every joule of energy you can get. Wearing a wetsuit does get your shoulder muscles; wearing a sleeved trisuit underneath only compounds the tension that they must overcome each stroke. I went sleeveless trisuit with body glide on all of my upper body that would contact the wetsuit to reduce that tension so it’s easier to swing your arms. People seeded themselves horribly; I passed way too many people. It really slows the whole course when people do that. The bike is fast yet slow with all the (u-) turns. So there were lots of times to get out of aero and stretch. The undulating run course can sap your strength if you push it too hard on the early uphills. Conversely, really have to lengthen your stride on the downhills to take advantage of gravity. I had 4 gels during the run, first one right off the bat; the other 3 within an hour and a 1/2. Didn’t slow down until that last big climb. And that’s just muscle fatigue, not bonking. Ran my fastest half marathon ever-including stand-alone runs. I think experience really helped on all three disciplines.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations 💪
Amazing how fast you run for any size person
But add in the fact how much muscle you carry it’s even more impressive
Congrats!
Hey Chris awesome job...I know that pain in the last 5k when the legs start to go and then the back starts to get sore ...and it feels your body is just broken..well done going 5.07... that's a great time...
Congrats 💪
Good work out there! It kicked my butt! I guess I better train next year...
Well done my friend:-)
I’m hoping to go sub 5hrs in 2020.
Keep up the hard work with the channel and sign up for a full Ironman next year, it looks like there’s some great events you’re side of the pond.
Well done 👍👍
So I'm a crazy person and I did it in a sleeveless that year :P I just feel so suffocated in wetsuits but luckily had Santa Barbara waters to practice.
Wow! That water was so cold 🥶
@@CjayeMedia I just feel so trapped in a full suit! I don't know something wrong with me I think.
Great job!!!!!
Good job boy!!
Awesome time! Well done Chris!
Ps: brave move putting your treadmill directly in front of a wall! Keeps you motivated I guess! 😁
Haha! Exactly...there will certainly be a price to pay if I fall! Thank you
Great race well done. Go the full IM for your next race😁
Really enjoying the content Chris. Good job!
Quick question; Are you still using the Canon M50?
When I travel, but most of the time I’m using the Panasonic GH5.
Questions ahead
WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE AFTER PAYING FOR THE IRONMAN FEES?
DO THEY GIVE SWIMMING , CYCLING AND RUNNING CLOTHES OR NOT ??
ROAD CYCLE IS OKAY FOR TRIATHLON OR NOT AND CAN U PUT AERO BARS ON THE ROAD CYCLE AND DO THE IRONMAN ???
Is he still making videos?
What Triathlon programming did you follow?
www.cjaye.com/courses/half-ironman-70-3-training-plan-12-weeks/
Where do I get this chocolate milk?
👍💪💪
Your in mtl Québec Canada 🇨🇦?
Southern California
Good video, don't care for the rap music
Haha. I had to go back to the video and find the one rap song...didn’t remember it.