What I Wish I Knew Before My 1ST IRONMAN

There's a lot to know before going into your 1st Ironman...but what about the things they don't tell you about? After 17 years in the game, Dimond Bikes CEO TJ Tollakson is going to tell you everything he wish he knew before his first race. Think you already know it all? You might want to check again...
What would you tell your younger self before a race?
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ABOUT TJ:
TJ Tollakon is the original Dimond bike creator and the accomplished CEO of Ruster Sports/ Dimond Bikes. Tollakson began racing in 2001 and quickly proved himself as a force to be reckoned with out on the bike course. TJ is a proud husband and father to 3 children. You can usually find him pounding the pavement in Des Moines, IA or tinkering with his newest idea at the Dimond Bikes headquarters.
TJ has 10 Ironman podium finishes under his belt, with his favorite being his Mont Tremblant victory. After a bumpy road filled with surgeries and numerous setbacks, TJ used this race to prove he was still at his prime and could lead the pack. He has an IM PR of 8:04:17 at IM Arizona.
He retired in 2021 with his last race being Ironman Des Moines 70.3 in his hometown.

[@joelroman774]

Wow this is the best triathlon channel ever thanks for being honest and share yours experience and knowledge 🎉🎉

[@ianbrueggemann5289]

Nailed the Snickers Bar🤣

[@bretzky9261]

Great tips let's hear some predictions. I like Gustav, Lionel, Kristian.

[@AntonKomarov]

Now I know 🤙🏼 appreciate it

[@jubaldais1918]

Just found the channel and love the content. I raced 2014 IM Mont Tremblant when you won. Can you do a video about prepping for a hilly course or kona?

[@franklevy709]

Very informative. Gonna focus on nutrition this weekend

[@renepeters1203]

Nutrition is the 4th and most difficult discipline. Make your own mix… start with 2:1 Malto:Fructo but add electrolytes & caffeine if/as necessary

[@trrunner2293]

Great content , can`t understand why you don`t have more subscribers. Doing my first Ironman in Sept. and I have been neglecting the nutrition aspect. Gels and powders are expensive for weekly use I`ll see if my stomach can handle Gatorade for an extended time.

[@TJ.at.DimondBikes]

I guess it will remain the best kept secret😊.Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any topic requests.

[@carsonsongy5609]

Perfect video timing. First 70.3 in 3 weeks!

[@TJ.at.DimondBikes]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching.

[@renepeters1203]

What’s your IM PB?

[@TJ.at.DimondBikes]

8:02 never cracked that 8 hour barrier but my wins came on harder courses, Lake Placid and Mont Tremblant.

[@ezeddie9747]

Ice cream

[@ezeddie9747]

Gatorade dye aren't healthy