In this episode of Chase the Impossible Podcast, join us for an in-depth look at my race day experience during my first Ironman. From the pre-dawn start through each challenging leg of the race, discover the intense physical and mental demands of this endurance event and the strategies that helped me cross the finish line.

Timestamps:

[00:01:00] - Early Morning Start: The Mental Prep and Setting Up

[00:03:30] - The Swim: Challenges and Unexpected Obstacles

[00:12:00] - Transition to Bike: Overcoming Technical Issues

[00:19:30] - The Bike Leg: Endurance and Strategy

[00:30:15] - Transition to Run: Pushing Through Fatigue

[00:34:40] - The Final Stretch: The Run and Crossing the Finish Line

[00:42:50] - Post-Race Reflections: Physical and Emotional Impact

[00:47:00] - What's Next? Lessons Learned and Future Goals

Key Topics Covered:

- Insights into the physical and emotional highs and lows of race day.

- Tactical approaches to each segment of the race.

- The importance of resilience and support in achieving endurance sports goals.

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