What predicts performance in ultra-triathlon races? – a comparison between Ironman distance triathlon and ultra-triathlon In an overview, we have relevant to the variables that are important for an Ironman triathletes as well as for an ultra-triathletes. As a rule, a triathlete will start over the short distances to the Ironman before changing to the ultra-triathlon.It clearly showed that Ironman triathlets and ultra-triathlets differ. Although both benefit from a deep body fat for a quick competition time, the Ironman Triathlen is the speed in training in the foreground during the ultra-triathlet the high volume dominates.
For a quick time in an ultra-triathlon, the following variables of importance seem: male gender, deep body fat, age of 35-40 years, sufficient experience, fast section times in cycling and do not run in swimming and from a Central European country. The whole work can be read below https://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=21776