Special Edition: Kona for The Rest of US!

The Ironman World Championship in Kona can make triathlon look like a sport reserved for the fastest, strongest athletes on the planet. But if you are a triathlon beginner, Kona can also teach you some of the most important lessons you will carry into your own first race. In this special edition of Tri Beginner’s Luck, Michanda Myles breaks down the Ironman World Championship through a beginner’s eyes, from the 2.4-mile swim and 112-mile bike to the marathon finish. We talk about why starting the swim too fast can derail your race, how the bike sets up everything that comes after it, why walking during the run can be a strategy instead of a failure, and why some of the best stories happen long after the winners cross the finish line. Whether you are preparing for your first sprint triathlon, dreaming about an Ironman, or simply curious about endurance sports, consider this your beginner’s guide to watching Kona differently. You do not have to be fast. You do not have to have all three disciplines figured out. You just have to be willing to try. Hit subscribe and let us know your takeaway in the comments. And remember, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, whenever you try, you always win. #TriBeginnersLuck #TriathlonBeginner #IronmanKona #IronmanWorldChampionship #Triathlon #EnduranceSports