Tulsa wins next Ironman location. Boulder is canceled. Kona goes to Age Group Wave Start. We talk about it all, plus potential new 70.3 locations, the negative impact of Ironman Facebook groups, and the timing of Ironman announcements. We also get into how to pick the race that’s best for your emotions and how to show yourself grace in training. 

Topics:

• Ironman Tulsa Is Next
• More 70.3’s On The Way?
• Ironman Boulder Cancelled
• Should they announced Boulder differently?
• Kona Swim Start to Waves
• Is Kona’s Change about the bike?
• The Perfect Way To Start a Triathlon
• Ironman 70.3 Muncie
• Ironman 70.3 Ohio
• Ironman Wisconsin
• Are Race Facebook Groups Bad for the sport?
• When should they announce the Swim cancelations?
• How to pick your best race venue
• Picking a race
• Suck it up and make it work
• Showing yourself Grace

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