They Turned 18… Then Became Ironman Finishers (World Record Twins)

In this episode of the Tribe Triathlon Podcast, we sit down with Peyton and Cameron Henderson (Twin Wave)—the youngest twins ever to complete a full Ironman. Instead of celebrating with a party, they took on 140.6 miles at Ironman Texas… and made history.From discovering triathlon at a young age to committing to a full Ironman the moment they turned 18, their journey is packed with grit, discipline, and resilience. They share what it really takes to train for a full Ironman as teenagers, including the physical demands, mental challenges, and the setbacks they had to overcome—like racing after a broken hand just weeks before race day.We also go behind the scenes of Ironman Texas:Race morning nerves and atmosphereThe reality of the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and marathon runMental battles during the toughest moments of the raceWhat it felt like to be featured by Ironman mediaThe power of family support and training as twinsWhether you're training for your first triathlon, chasing a PR, or just looking for motivation, this episode will inspire you to think bigger and push further.👇 Let us know in the comments:What would YOU do on your 18th birthday?Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:00 Meet Twinwave (Peyton & Cameron)08:00 Why Ironman at 18?15:00 Training for 140.625:00 Race Day Experience40:00 The Bike Struggles55:00 Lessons & TakeawaysSubscribe for more triathlon training, racing insights, and athlete stories: