9 Reasons Why IRONMAN Triathlons Are the Best Distance

An IRONMAN is not for the faint of heart. With a 17-hour cutoff to complete the 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, 112-mile (180.25 km) bike and the 26.2-mile (42.20 km) run, reaching the finish line requires countless hours of training and preparation. So, what's the draw to this ultimate endurance event?

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Michael Nystrom

A California native, Michael Nystrom graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in journalism. He is a 2x IRONMAN and has done countless sprint- and olympic-distance triathlons. Follow Michael on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
A California native, Michael Nystrom graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in journalism. He is a 2x IRONMAN and has done countless sprint- and olympic-distance triathlons. Follow Michael on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.

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