<p>In this episode, I walk through my full Ironman Arizona 2025 experience—from the weeks of prep to crossing that finish line. I break down how I approached carb loading, packing, and race-week logistics, and how I handled curveballs like getting into a car accident as soon as we arrived. </p><p><br></p><p>I take you through each leg of the race, how I managed my nutrition, hydration, pacing, and transitions, and what was happening physically and mentally along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:57 Pre-Race Preparations and Travel</p><p>02:20 Story Time</p><p>07:41 Traveling with Family and Car Accident</p><p>12:08 Bike Setup and Nutrition Planning</p><p>19:47 Final Preparations Before Race Day</p><p>29:31 Pre-Race Preparations</p><p>31:49 Swim</p><p>35:53 Transition to the Bike</p><p>36:54 Bike</p><p>41:53 Transition to the Run</p><p>46:29 Run</p><p>50:22 Crossing the Finish Line</p><p>53:12 Post-Race Reflections</p><p>55:07 Recovery and Future Plans</p><p><br></p><p>ORDER MY BOOK HERE:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210</a></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW:</p><p>Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE</p><p><a href="https://bpn.team/member" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bpn.team/member</a></p><p><br></p><p>IG: <a href="instagram.com/nickbarefitness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">instagram.com/nickbarefitness/</a></p><p>YT: <a href="In this episode, I walk through my full Ironman Arizona 2025 experience—from the weeks of prep to crossing that finish line. I break down how I approached carb loading, packing, and race-week logistics, and how I handled curveballs like getting into a car accident as soon as we arrived. I take you through each leg of the race, how I managed my nutrition, hydration, pacing, and transitions, and what was happening physically and mentally along the way. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Pre-Race Preparations and Travel 02:20 Story Time 07:41 Traveling with Family and Car Accident 12:08 Bike Setup and Nutrition Planning 19:47 Final Preparations Before Race Day 29:31 Pre-Race Preparations 31:49 Swim 35:53 Transition to the Bike 36:54 Bike 41:53 Transition to the Run 46:29 Run 50:22 Crossing the Finish Line 53:12 Post-Race Reflections 55:07 Recovery and Future Plans ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210 FOLLOW: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE https://bpn.team/member IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">youtube.com/@nickbarefitness</a></p>
