Everything I Wish I Knew Before My First IRONMAN 70.3 | 20 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

If you’re training for your first IRONMAN 70.3, this is the video I wish somebody had shown me. After completing multiple IRONMAN races, coaching athletes of all abilities, and helping hundreds of first-time triathletes reach the finish line, these are the 20 biggest mistakes I see beginners make — and exactly how to avoid them. Whether you’re racing IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea, Weymouth, Bolton, Tallinn, or any other 70.3 event around the world, these lessons could save you time, energy and a huge amount of race-day stress. Inside this video we’ll cover: ✅ Swim anxiety & open water nerves ✅ Race-week preparation ✅ Nutrition mistakes ✅ Hydration & electrolytes ✅ Bike pacing ✅ Transition tips ✅ Running strategy ✅ Mental preparation ✅ Equipment mistakes ✅ Recovery after the race This isn’t about becoming faster overnight. It’s about arriving on the start line feeling confident, prepared and ready to enjoy one of the best days of your life. ⸻ 🏊 About Recovery Lab TV Recovery Lab TV exists to help everyday endurance athletes train smarter, recover better and enjoy the journey. New videos every week covering: • IRONMAN • Triathlon • Recovery • Strength & Conditioning • Injury Prevention • Course Recon Videos • Race Guides • Coaching Advice • Adventure & Endurance Challenges If this video helps you, I’d really appreciate you subscribing. Every subscriber genuinely helps this channel continue growing. 👇 Let me know in the comments… 👉 Which IRONMAN 70.3 are you training for? or 👉 What’s your biggest fear before race day? I’ll personally reply to as many comments as I possibly can. #Ironman703 #Triathlon #Ironman #BeginnerTriathlon #RecoveryLabTV Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @recoverylabtv   SUBSCRIBE 👉🏼    / recoverylabtv   👍🏽 LIKE if you are enjoying the videos on our channel 💬 COMMENT to let us know what other videos you want to see. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE + turn on notifications so you never miss a workout! 👇🏼FOLLOW ME | ONLINE COACHING | PROGRAMMES | DISCOUNTS👇🏼 https://linktr.ee/iamchris_hill #BeTheDifference. #RecoveryLabTV | #RecoveryLabUK