The 112-mile bike ride is an arduous portion of the Ironman competition. Submitted photos. The Ironman Triathlon competition is a grueling race series which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run. It has to be completed in 17 hours or less, and no outside support is allowed. The only support you
Gretchen Metsa Over the past few years, HTF has covered the battles, triumphs, and sheer intestinal fortitude that Gretchen Metsa has dealt with on her long journey of persevering in extreme running while also managing her life with Type 1 diabetes. Much like Tanner Lokken, who was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 20,