IRONMAN XC Xclusive Challenge’s Post

Michael Phelps 2008 Olympic game performance is by far the one of the greatest achievement in sports ever, period. What very few people know are the number of challenges and obstacles he faced and tackled throughout that week...However, the reflection i am making here is not about swimming but the lessons one can extract from such endeavour. First Gold Medal - Start with your right foot 400 IM - Set the right course from the beginning, conquers milestones build momentum and acknowledge that you are still far from your destination. Second Gold Medal - Making the impossible. 4x100 Free -Greatness can be accomplish individually. Making history however, requires teams greatness driven by turning the goals of a particular one into group ones, thus unlocking individuals beyond their own limits.  Third Gold Medal - Aim for perfection.  200 Free - Hammer and refine your craft to deliver nothing but your absolute best. Fourth Gold Medal - Prepare for the worst 200 Fly - Focus on the planning, leverage on past experience and never allow the surrounding circumstances determine the outcome, rule yourself. Fifth Gold Medal - Breaking mental barriers  4x200 Free - Positive drives and high goals build upon each other, creating virtuoso cycles inside teams. When you deliver your best, you enable and empower those around you to do the same.   Sixth Gold Medal - Competition is there to keep pushing you, embrace it. 200 IM - It doesn't matter the number of times you have done something, you can always do it better. Seventh Gold Medal - Ain't over till you touch the wall 100 Fly - You can be down and behind your competitors throughout the entire race, the only thing that matter is to out touch everyone else.  Do not waste time looking to the sides, is what you do that puts you upfront. Eighth Gold Medal - Bring it home.  4x100 IM - Even if you think things seems done, the devil is in the details.  It took 36 years, careful planning and constant correction, an extensive support team and full commitment from all parties to over perform Mark's Spitz Munich 72', how long will it take to see something like this repeating itself, not sure if we'll ever witness this level of greatness in sport in this life time. In the mean time i leave you with the Bowman-Phelps 8Th Symphony: https://lnkd.in/e-Hvi5Xj

Choosing the right distance for a triathlon is a challenge with in itself. This blog post explores the different triathlon distances you get and what one is best to choose for both race directors and athletes. https://lnkd.in/e6gvvFhz #triathlondistances #triathlon #racedirectors #athlete #raceday

The triathlon season is approaching and there's so much to do to prepare. At Wilson Endurance Sports, we're here to answer your questions to ensure your racing is a success. #triathlonseason #approaching #preparation #answerquestions #ensure #racing #success #wes #swimbikerun #wilsonendurancesports #coachmarkwilson

The ✋ talking points! Has anyone else fully processed that finish in the men’s race at the #Paris2024 Olympics? As we try to regain our bearings from one of the most stunning finales of triathlon history, we dive into five of the many talking points that came out of the action. Read more 👇 #Triathlon #OlympicTRI #Olympics

How to embrace pressure & expectation in a non-toxic way and allow it to support your wider development.

The Respectful Triathlete part 2. Family support is by far the most important in helping you achieve your goal of competing in a triathlon, regardless of the distance. It is vital that they get the full respect they deserve during the lead up to the event and that there needs are taken into account. #respect #beingrespectful #manners #ethics #triathlon # duathlon #cycling #running #swimming #traininggoals #familyfirst @run_storeza @pivotandrun @ihfproducts @guenergysa @msmithimplus @fluidlinessa @squirrels_nut_butter_sa https://lnkd.in/dhnqVWHJ

IRONMAN 70.3 Belgrade isn't just a race; it's a state of mind! 💥 It's about pushing limits, conquering challenges, and becoming the best possible version of yourself. What are your thoughts of IRONMAN triathlon? 🔽 #IRONMANBelgrade #IRONMANtri #IM703Belgrade #AnythingisPossible

NEWS: How the Paris Olympic Triathlon New Flag races look with one month to go 🗓️ With just one month left in the Olympic qualification window, the world's top athletes brace for the final push. Read more 👇 #OlympicTRI #RoadToParis2024 #Paris2024 #Triathlon

My word — 🌊🏊♀️🌊🏊♀️🌊🏊♀️#ParisOlympics #Seine 🏃♀️ 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️The overall Olympic triathlon distance is 51.5km (32 miles). This includes a 1.5km (0.93 mile) swim, 40km (25 mile) cycle, and a 10km (6.2 mile) run. For the mixed team relay, each athlete traverses a 300m (330 yard) swim, 8km (5 mile) cycle, and a 2km (1.2 mile) run in a relay format.

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