I am very much a newbie at serious training. I have always been able to swim/cycle but never done them seriously. I started running September 2020 via Couch 2 5k and built up using the Garmin training plans. I have a sprint tri in June (my first tri) and HM in September. I have an aspiration to complete an Ironman distance in 2023, partly to give myself a longer build up and because I’ll have more time post sept 2022 when youngest starts school.
My question relates to how best to build up my strength and speed over 2022? I was thinking a 70.3, but wondering whether i should plan for separate running/cycling events too? Marathon? As the best way to gradually improve over the time and give myself the best chance at full IM.
Thanks!