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What is the Ironman slogan?
I am Iron Man
“The Truth is… I am Iron Man.” Tony Stark says this to the press he’s facing at the end of the movie. He clears everyone’s speculation when he says he is Iron Man and from here on, this becomes the Iron Man catchphrase.
Can you use phone during Ironman?
Cell phones are allowed on the course—kind of. Two-way communication devices, such as walkie-talkies and cell phones, have long been banned on the race course. It’s been a difficult rule for officials to enforce, especially as more and more athletes use their cell phones for bike/run data or race-day tracking.
How do you cheat in a triathlon?
Seven Easy Cheats for a Faster Triathlon
- Shave Everything. Wind tunnel testing has shown that skin is slow.
- Cut your Wetsuit.
- Rubber Band your Bike Shoes.
- Take Off the Cages on your Frame.
- Helmet Tail or No Tail?
- Speed Laces on your Running Shoes.
- Race Wheels and Tires.
Do people drown during Ironman?
Deaths in extreme endurance sports are not rare. According to reports from various news outlets there were seven recorded deaths in IRONMAN Triathlons, and 20 deaths among all other triathlon events, in 2019.
How do you go to the bathroom in an Ironman?
The perfect option to urinate during Ironman is to use the toilet stops placed at bike aid stations along the route. Cycists can find a bathroom every 12-15 miles of the course which is approximately 30 minutes for those who ride at 20 miles per hour.
Can you wear a wetsuit in Ironman?
Wetsuits may be worn in water temperature up to and including 24.5°C/76.1°F. Wetsuits are mandatory if the water temperature is below 16°C/60.8°F. Physically Challenged (PC) and Handcycle (HC) athletes may wear a wetsuit during the swim at all Ironman events at any water temperature.
What is slowtwitch?
Today, Empfield is the editor and publisher of the popular on-line triathlon news and commentary web site slowtwitch.com. His FIST-based protocol of triathlon bicycle fitting is an industry methodology for fitting triathletes to their bikes.