How to prepare for Ironman RACE DAY (or any long distance triathlon)

I've controlled all I can control. This is my iron distance triathlon race day plan. What will be will be now. Please let me finish, Triathlon Gods!

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[AimeeandApollo]

Congratulations Ben! Cant wait to see the race vlog! xxx

[runningwithaj]

Oh man good luck! The heat is going to be a massive factor. I did an Ironman 70.3 in Cairns in September last year. I think we were the first covid safe event. Super hot day and many people pulled out. Good luck mate, your plan sounds solid. Lots of electrolytes!

[jasonhackett]

Love this! The determination and courage required to approach this epic challenge is almost unfathomable. Just to get to the starting line is heroic. You're incredibly inspirational Mr Bridges. Hope you're crushing it out there today as all the hard work comes to fruition. It's a day to always remember - relish every second! 💪💪

[alanshrimpton]

Sounds like a great plan. Good luck. You've got this.

[Mookiethedog]

Good luck buddy....and Ben too! I can't imagine the commentating pressure!! I've done a bunch of tri-s incl 6 IM's and here is my advice. "Stay Within Yourself"....I'm sure you will as a great planner. My sneaky tip would be to eat something real after the swim....for me it was a bagel as you're going to be sloshing down a lot of gels & bananas for the rest of the day. It's going to be a great experience and I have a hard time thinking this will be your first and last! Some of my unexpected experiences was a swift kick to the head on a swim and broken goggles (but thankfully nothing else) and the inconvenient flat tire or two. I'll summon the tri Gods to give you the best day possible! (I did one marathon off the bike at fun....if you're at 26C or 27C then imagine it as a cool day in Thailand! Peace!

[parleekingy]

Looks like the plan clearly worked or helped you to a super a result, very well done Ben in that heat. what a super run you had off the bike

[tobago]

Best of luck Ben can't wait to watch the adventure x

[marklawson]

Go Ben!!! Will be following your progress...

[francismckenna]

Just seen your results. Unreal Ben an incredible achievement. I’m sure you slept well after it. Looking forward to the video

[mlegrand]

360 cam on the bike looked and sounded great. Can't wait to see how you do in this race. It's been a long go of it.

[richardcollins]

Just seen the new Instagram post Ben! Many congratulations! Awesome effort on the hottest day of the year in the UK! 🥵💪💪💪🏆. Very inspiring! 😊

[ollieflj]

Fingers cross!!! Whatever happens, getting to the start line is an achievement!
Ps, an event called IronPlan is a must!. None of the faffing around swimming, running and cycling, just a good old spreadsheet presentation competition with every key detail covered

[LexDundee]

"Planning is my strength, not swim, bike or run" 🤣🤣🤣 best of times Ben 👍🏼👍🏼 and Mary, you got this 🤣🤣

[matthewhorrocks]

Hope all goes well, Ben. Enjoying watching your adventures!

[jonh]

Seems like you had a good day Ben, well done!! Hope it wasn't too hot for you, Thailand will be a doddle after this.

[WalkingPoles]

I see from comments that you did it. Congratulations! 👏👏👏 But, to be honest, it's not surprising. What now? Ultra triathlon? 😁

[hearthjunkie]

Is there anyway for us to watch the race online or something by any chance? Also good luck your gonna do great