In this episode of the Be Fierce and Tri Podcast, Jill Bartholomew of Be Fierce Multisport is joined by Thomas Skelton of Merge Multisport to discuss their experiences at the 2025 IRONMAN Lake Placid event held on July 20, 2025. In this, they will discuss unique weather of the day, how it affected cyclists, as well as the courses, challenges on that day and some nutrition difficulties that Jill Encountered - as well as the importance of injury prevention and rehab.

Chapters

00:00 Jogging Journey: Building Up Endurance
00:15 Ironman Lake Placid: A Personal Experience
03:13 The Challenge of Lake Placid's Course
04:09 Race Day Energy: The Atmosphere at Lake Placid
05:34 The Swim Start: Unique Experiences
08:34 Navigating the Swim Course: The Cable Dilemma
11:17 The Bike Course: Challenges and Strategies
14:43 The Run Course: Mental and Physical Challenges
16:54 The Descent: Thrills and Skills
20:13 Race Day Conditions: Weather and Gear Challenges
23:28 Post-Race Reflections: Lessons Learned
27:54 The Sneaky Nature of Endurance Racing
29:17 The Importance of Bike Catchers
30:52 Nutrition Challenges During Races
33:17 The Reality of the Run Course
36:06 Strategizing for Tough Hills
38:16 Weather Variability and Its Impact
40:01 Post-Race Reflections and Recovery
41:49 The Role of Nutrition in Performance
44:05 Observations from the Sidelines
48:10 Unique On-Course Experiences
52:10 Setting an Example as Coaches