From Zero to 1st Full Ironman in Just 9 Months with 10 Hrs Training a Week

Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon · Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 1m

Is it possible to go from barely swimming a lap to finishing a Full Ironman in just 9 months?

Meet Gaye, an athlete from California, who transformed from a beginner triathlete to an Ironman finisher while balancing a busy life and staying injury-free!

Gaye’s Incredible Journey:

- April: Completed her 1st Sprint Triathlon

- June: First Olympic Triathlon – Placed 2nd in AG (45-49)

- September: First Half Ironman (70.3 Santa Cruz – Ocean Swim!)

- Two Marathon PRs:

1. NY Marathon: 4:56 ⏩ London: 4:38 ⏩ Berlin: 4:16

2. October: Finished 1st Full Ironman (California) in 13:30:08 just 4 weeks after…