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Nov 2019
55m 43s

How Ironman Triathlons Work

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Sure, you could train for months to finish a marathon, but why not make things interesting? Ironman triathlons add a 2-mile swim and a 118-mile bike race before the marathon leg. It’s as grueling as it sounds. 
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