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70.3 Muncie Race Report: It’s Harder in the Heat

Muncie had its challenges, but also a happy ending. Here's how it went down for me, and what you need to know if you race there.

A volcano in Hawaii erupts, symbolic of the Goddess Pele and how she can help us be mentally strong during the tough moments of an Ironman triathlon

When the Going Gets Tough: Three Tips for Mental Strength from Madam Pele

In any Ironman race, you can be certain that the going will get tough at some point. When that time comes, here’s one way to frame the challenge to help you get through it.

A runner clutches his cramping calf during a race; highlighting the need for athletes to do a sweat test to prevent cramping

Is It Time for a Sweat Test?

I battled cramps for years, often near the end of the race with the finish line in sight. When that happened to me at Tulsa in 2022, I finally did something about it. What I learned can help you make it to your finish line upright and smiling. All it takes is a simple sweat test. Here's how...