Ironman

The Ironman and 70.3 Playbook: How to Navigate Race Week, Transition, and More
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Step-by-step guide with essential tips for triathletes racing Ironman.
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Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Adversity Brings Out the Best, and Worst, in People
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A slightly humorous/philosophical account of our ill-timed trip to the Augusta 70.3 triathlon during Hurricane Helene.
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How to Navigate Triathlon Aid Stations Like a Pro
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Learn the unwritten rules for how to use an aid station in a triathlon.
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The One Thing You Need to Do an Ironman… Or Face Any Other Challenge in Life
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When your body breaks and your mind takes over, you can let it ruin your race or you can let it give you that extra bit of gas you didn’t think you had.
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A graphic that shows a female triathlete wearing three different uniforms at an ironman triathlon with the question: which can you wear during an ironman?
How Does the IRONMAN “Zipper Rule” Pertain to Sports Bras? Head Referee, Jimmy R., Explains
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Jimmy Riccitello, Head Referee for Ironman, is here to clarify the zipper rule so you know exactly what you CAN and CAN'T wear at your next race.
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A female triathlete on her bike at Ironman Florida
How I Did an Ironman Without Using a Single Aid Station
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You read that right. At Ironman Florida, I didn't use a single aid station. How? And more importantly, why? Read on to discover the answers to those questions and much more.
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5 Lessons I Learned at My First IRONMAN
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For the past eight months, I've been writing a blog for IRONMAN.com about training for my first full distance triathlon. Well, having just completed IRONMAN Florida last month, it's time for the conclusion of this series! Here's an excerpt: Lesson...
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2023 Ironman Florida Race Report
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WE DID IT! Fresh off the heels of my first full Ironman, and my husband keeps saying I did great. But in reality, there was no I in it; it was all we.
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A female swimmer preparing for a triathlon
Girl Power: Female Long-Course Triathletes
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Becoming One: Part 6 in my ongoing blog series for IRONMAN that chronicles my journey training for IM Florida. This one is for the ladies! Quite appropriate considering last weekend was the first-ever, women-only IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. In this post, I...
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The Hay is in the Barn + Taper Week Thoughts
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Guess what? It's taper time! That's right. After a long, hard training block, we have finally reached taper week. As I write this, my husband, Matt, and I are T minus 6 days until the 2023 edition of Chattanooga 70.3. This...
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