Guess this athlete's Ironman finishing time!

I can run a 4:13 mile.

I can run a 5k in 14:45.

I can run a half marathon in 1:12:00.

I can run a full marathon in 2:41:00.

My fastest bike split for a half Ironman 56 mile bike course is 2:10:00 (that's just under 26 miles per hour).

Can you guess this athlete's best Ironman finishing time?

A.  8:45:00
B.  9:32:18
C.  10:45:19
D.  Over 12:30:00

The correct answer is "D"!

When I read this, I couldn't believe it!  This athlete is obviously in incredible shape and is unbelievably gifted!  This begs the question:  "Why is the full Ironman-distance finishing time so high"?

There is obviously no lack of fitness.  The issue, rather, seems to be a poor race execution.

This is a stunning example of one of the world's greatest triathletes struggling to finish in Kona:



Simply stated, a large amount of training and testing is to be done with an athlete's coach to determine the proper strategy for a successful race execution. Although that strategy is subject to change if conditions aren't ideal, it does provide the athlete with a plan to follow for the duration of the race.

This is where most athletes fall into trouble. They become involved in someone else's race when being passed on the bike or during the run. Instead of staying within their own personal limitations and strategies, they venture out into uncharted territory.

And it rarely turns out well.

At NICE TRI! we will ensure you have a strategy that is realistic on race day. We will also ensure that you are fully capable of putting in your best performance ever.

The execution, however -

is up to you.

Train Hard. Race Easy.