The Ironman First Time has been built around helping a first-time Ironman participant to finish comfortably and strong. 
Ironman started in 1978 and involved a 3.8km swim, 180km bike, and 42.2k run. It attracts the most ambitious and motivated individuals. It requires time and sacrifice to complete, and once achieved will be remembered till the end of your days. It's an experience you will not regret. 
 
Starting requirements include around 3-4 hours of activity per week with the following specifics-
Swim: 45mins 
Bike: 60mins
Run: 45mins
 
Equipment-
Swim: GPS/smartwatch with swim functionality 
Bike: Power-based workouts during the week need a smart trainer. A power meter on the bike
Run: GPS/smartwatch with pace functionality
Starting week 1: 5 hours
Peak week: 13hours
 
Training has a base phase of around 12 weeks where a reverse periodization concept is followed meaning large amounts of lactate and aerobic capacity training takes place (L4 and L5 zones in Trainingpeaks lingo) are giving in large doses. The idea behind this is to develop power, speed, and aerobic capacity before transitioning to the build phase where the workouts are longer and a little less intense but event specific. Bringing up your abilities at higher intensities is the tide that floats all boats and lays a solid foundation as the program progresses. 
Training then moves to the build phase (race-specific intensity) around 7 weeks long. This phase aims to build bike/run ability through "brick" sessions to allow specific muscles to adapt and practice intensity, pacing, and nutrition dialed in. 
The Taper phase sees maintaining intensity but stripping fatigue to get on form for race day!
GET READY with this program 
 
 
YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!