The First Big Tests: Swim CSS, Bike FTP & Run Threshold | Ironman Prep EP7

Описание: This episode wasn’t about winning. It was about finding the truth.

In Episode 7 of 365 Days: From Zero to Ironman, I face the first real performance checkpoints of my Ironman journey: a swim CSS test, a 20 minute bike FTP test, and a 20-minute run threshold test.

These aren’t highlight-reel workouts.
They’re uncomfortable, honest, and revealing, showing exactly where I stand right now as a beginner preparing for a Full Ironman in Italy, September 2026.

In this episode, you’ll see:

My 400m swim attempt and what it taught me about endurance and limits
A brutal bike FTP test, the hardest 20 minutes I’ve ever done
The run threshold test, delayed until my ankle was ready
How these tests shape my Ironman training zones going forward
Why numbers matter, but mindset matters more

No results are hidden, but this episode isn’t about ego.
It’s about learning, adjusting, and building the foundation the right way.

This is where training stops being a guess, and starts becoming a plan.

Series Info
365 Days: From Zero to Ironman
Training for Ironman Italy 2026
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