Kona: it’s iconic. A place where triathlon dreams are made – or crushed. But what makes it both so tough and so magical? Ahead of the Ironman World Championships, James is on the island to show us around and give us a flavour of the double Kona experience.
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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 – Intro
00:16 – As magical as you think?
01:28 – The Swim: beautiful but salty
02:04 – The Bike: pretty views but baking roads
03:34 – The Run: just insanely hot
05:56 – Overcoming = ✨ The Magic ✨?
07:12 – Conclusion
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