Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon

The Lake Placid Ironman triathlon race really does require a man, or woman, of iron to complete in it.

To begin with competitors must complete a 2.4 mile swim across Mirror Lake.

This is followed up by a 112 mile bike ride.

And if you have collapsed just thinking about that, there is a 26.2 mile run after that – that’s a whole marathon!

The pros in this race are chasing a $50,000 prize plus 10 qualifying spots in the Oct. 13 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. There are also 70 Kona spots up for grabs for age-group athletes.

Could you ever attempt a gruelling race like the Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon?

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