my 15 yr old daughter wants to........?

Question

..........do a 4x-triathlon. they're having one in out city.
she's in very good shape. she swims, runs, and bikes alot.
a 4x-triathlon is:

SWIM: 10 miles
BIKE: 448 miles
RUN: 104 miles
NO RESTING ALLOWED.

the entry fee is pretty expensive, and if i pay it, she HAS to do it.
i think it's a really tough challenge, but if she wants to do it.... then i'll let her do it.
but, two days of workout seems alot for a teenager...........???

HERE IS THE RECORD FOR A 15x IRONMAN

403 hours 01 minute 54 seconds.

should me or my 15-yr old daughter try to beat this time by entering a 15x ironman??

Answer 1

well i would send her out on your own all day one and see if she cant take it if she can pay the money if she cant put it in her college fund

Answer 2

I think it's crazy for a 15year old. She should start with a mini triathlon to take a try, then one normal triathlon or more and so on.

Anyway, I would not recommend something like this for a not grown-out girl - it's not good for the body. And if, then only if she experienced the feeling of competition in smaller editions and you can be sure she really would get through it.

Answer 3

Has she done anything simpler in the past such as a marithon?

If not I would start with something like that rather than jumping all the way to a triathlon and work up to it.

Specially if it's that expencive. I understand that you want to support your daughter and this is a heath promoting event but it also has danger of injury if not fully prepared.

Good Luck

Answer 4

Depending on how far away the event is, maybe she should work up to it by running a half marathon, then marathon, etc. In addition, enter some bike races if she hasn't already done some. I'd say she just needs to be ready for the time committment and being able to fit it in with school AND a social life.

Answer 5

I think that you should tell her about the price and how high it is and that if you payed it and she quit, that it was her responsibility for causing the family to lose so much money. But you tell her that she has to make a decision if she's willing to do all that without a rest. But, if she really wants to do it, you should let her follow her dreams so that maybe from that 4x-triathlon could lead to her dream career. You should her follow her heart, not follow anyone else's. But that's just my opinion! -SprousetwinLOVE

Answer 6

Has she been entering a lot of these races, running, biking, swimming or combination of all? If she has the experience, then let her try it. But it takes more than just two days a week of training. More like everyday. Maybe start on smaller competitions and work her way up.

Answer 7

She needs to understand what she's commiting to by entering this event. The physical exertion on her body is going to be tremendous. The people who enter these types of events train specifically for them for YEARS. if she enters, she most likely will not make it through the first day no matter how good of shape she is in. She's young and her body more than likely is not ready to handle such a strain. She should know the risks and dangers to her body by entering without the proper training. If its something she wants to persue over the years and you don't mind paying the money to enter her in the event, then I guess thats up to the both of you to decide. good luck!

Answer 8

That's a pretty extreme event! Has she completed a triathlon (Olympic distance, half-Ironman or Ironman) before? Maybe you should have her test her fitness in a regular tri before your fork out a lot of money for an event that most people wouldn't be capable of finishing.

Answer 9

*a lot* isn't enough when it comes to training for endurance.

I agree with others who say this shouldn't be a first event. Has she ever run a half-marathon or a marathon? (That's not even including the other activities...)

I admire her ambition, but it needs to be balanced with wisdom for her to succeed. A trainer would be awesome if you could get one for her.

Otherwise, I would invest in some books on training for marathons, bi-atholons, tri-atholons, etc. and let her work her way to the top.

Best of luck!

Answer 10

Your daughter from the way you are describing is very confident in her self right now and she seems like she is at that stage that she looking foward to reaching whatever goal she's trying to reach.I say support her all the way all i suggest is that she takes allot of water with her for her journey and pray that nothing stands in her way while trying to reach her goal.I dont know her but im praying right now that God gives her the strength to run on and that He be with her evey step of the way!! Take care Mom*

Answer 11

I would see if she could do it first.. have her go through the exercise i.e.-swim 10miles, bike 448 miles run 104 miles before you set up any commitments. if she can, let her do it... if not, i would ask that she do some intense training for another day...