My first triathlon was an s-show disaster that I should have won | Engel Angle

Having run a few marathons before, Mac never thought he could complete a triathlon. Not a strong swimmer. On Sunday in Keller, Texas, Mac completed the St. Patrick's Day triathlon - 400 meter swim, 14.5 mile bike ride, 3.1 mile run - that was a total disaster. He also shares his thoughts about the recent LA Marathon "finishers" who received a medal despite not running the entire race. 0:00 — Completing My First Triathlon Mac Engel opens the episode with the story of finishing the St. Patrick’s Day Triathlon in Keller, Texas. 1:59 — The Real Challenge: Overcoming Yourself Why the biggest obstacle in endurance sports is often mental, not physical. 4:31 — How Running Became Part of My Life From getting cut from the 7th-grade baseball team to running the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon. 7:22 — The Pain and Reality of Running Marathons Mac reflects on difficult marathon experiences and brutal race-day conditions. 10:17 — The LA Marathon Controversy Why awarding finishers medals at mile 18 instead of 26.2 sparked frustration. 14:26 — Deciding to Attempt a Triathlon Training for the swim, bike, and run—and debating whether to actually sign up. 18:31 — Race Morning Disaster: No Contact Lenses Mac realizes he forgot his contacts and must compete nearly blind. 23:27 — The Swim: Blind, Nervous, and Trying Not to Panic Navigating the chaos of the pool while struggling to see. 27:52 — The Transition and Bike Ride Begins From the swim to cycling—including unexpected challenges on the course. 30:03 — Taking the Wrong Turn on the Bike Course A missed turn adds 2.2 extra miles to the race. 32:49 — Starting the Final Run Heading into the 5K run after the exhausting bike leg. 35:19 — Almost Finishing… But Not Quite Mac accidentally runs toward the wrong finish line without his glasses. 36:25 — The Final Result and Race Times Breaking down the final race time and placement. 38:45 — Why Finishing Matters More Than Winning The real takeaway from completing a first triathlon. Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW Contact us: [email protected] Instagram: @macengelprof x: @macengelprof Tiktok: macengelprof   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★