What Does It Take to Win Kona? | Daniela Ryf Reveals Her Secrets

What Does It Take to Win Kona? | Daniela Ryf Reveals Her Secrets

Is Ironman Kona on your Bucket List?

Get an inside look at what it takes to conquer the legendary Kona Ironman.

Five-time champion Daniela Ryf shares her expert advice on how to train, fuel, and race in the brutal Hawaiian conditions.

Learn the secrets to surviving and thriving at triathlon’s pinnacle event.

00:00 – Is Kona The Ultimate Challenge?
00:36 – The Physical Demands
02:06 – Tackling the Swim | Heat & Sighting
02:55 – The Bike | Pacing, Fuelling & Wind
04:22 – The Run | Surviving the Energy Lab
06:20 – The Finish
07:00 – Final Advice From Daniela
07:24 – Why Is Kona So Special?

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