#722 – IRONMAN Making Moves, PLUS, KONA 2023 Women's Preview/Predictions

Today, we start with some of the moves Ironman is making from a product perspective and discuss why they seem to be good calls. We look at the pros and whether or not they should be the marketing angle for the sport. Then we get into this year's Ironman Women's World Championship. We define the contenders, talk about how the race may play out, and why there could be chaos on the bike. Will the runners be able to stay close enough to top bikers? Will there be too much separation in the swim? How will the run unfold? On paper, tons of variables make this one of the more intriguing races we've ever seen. Plus, Mike and Robbie's podium picks. Topics: Ironman New Announcements Is Separate Men and Women's Racing good? What's going on between Ironman and KONA? Ironman Pro Series Investing in the Pros The Contenders at KONA Could this race be chaos? Top 3 Out of the water What situation out of the swim could mean game over What's the gap the runners can give up? Will the bike be a panic? The old guard v. the upstarts Allen and Scott Who leads the bike? Robbie's Picks Mike's Picks In Ironman it's not if, but when, something will go wrong and then, how will you solve it? Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected] www.c26triathlon.com