From your first sprint to your first IRONMAN — 100 questions answered, no jargon required. Whether you just signed up for your first sprint triathlon on a dare, you're a seasoned age-grouper chasing a Kona slot, or you're somewhere in between wondering why you own three bikes — this is the triathlon FAQ you've been looking for.

Couch To IRONMAN Finisher Starts Small. A 140.6-mile race. A 2.4-mile open-water swim, 112 miles on the bike, and a full marathon to finish. If you're sitting on your couch right now — and you haven't laced up your running shoes in years — that number sounds like a different language.

The Andiamo²® 36-Week Full-Distance Plan for senior triathletes 60+ was built around one core idea: Your advantage at 60+ is not pain tolerance. Your advantage is consistency. And consistency only happens when your training system protects recovery as aggressively as it builds fitness.

The winner of any endurance event isn't the fastest athlete—it's the least tired. Learn why IRONMAN success comes down to cognitive efficiency and race-day decision-making.