The 2017 IRONMAN World Championship may be over, but at TYR we have a lot to celebrate. It was a great week on the Big Island and we couldn’t have been happier to see so many athletes & fans sporting TYR at every turn. Our Team TYR Ambassador program was in full force with hundreds of triathletes sporting our Kona kits and bundles on the course!

If you’re interested in hearing more about some of this year’s biggest highlights, read on below:

IRONMAN 70.3 Champion Josh Amberger was first out of water for the male pros with a time of 00:47:09 (just shy of beating the swim course record). Josh continued on to lead for a portion of the race.

That was a thrilling race to be part of. It was my intention to be ambitious, and I certainly didn’t die wondering. I am in awe of the hitters in both Men’s and Women’s race, what a day of performances. I will be back! #imwc #imkona 📷 @rockyarroyophotography

A post shared by Josh Amberger (@josh_amberger) on Oct 15, 2017 at 2:00pm PDT

Olympic Gold Medalist, 2X IRONMAN World Champion & IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Jan Frodeno placed 2nd out of water with a time of 00:48:27. 

Hawaii you’ve been real! Really real in fact. Thanks for all the cheers, messages and support. Time to switch off for a bit, spend some time with Lucca and my wonderful wife @emma_snowsill and hopefully go for a surf. Mahalo and see you next time🤙

A post shared by Jan Frodeno (@janfrodeno) on Oct 18, 2017 at 1:30pm PDT

IRONMAN 70.3 Champion, IRONMAN Champion & Challenge Roth Winner James Cunnama placed 5th overall.  This was a top Kona performance for James and marked a year of important podium finishes. 

Top 5 in the world. Big thank you to everyone who helped make this happen, especially @trisutto. Back where we belong. Onwards and upwards. #IMKona 📷 @koruptvision @AusTriMag

A post shared by James Cunnama (@jamescunnama) on Oct 15, 2017 at 11:47am PDT

Olympian, IRONMAN Champion & IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Andy Potts was the fastest American athlete, finishing in 7th place overall.

Did you already give up on your New Years resolution? Let’s have a #cleanstart together! Join me in making a 2017 #cleanstartpledge.

A post shared by Andy Potts (@andy_potts) on Jan 18, 2017 at 6:28am PST

For the female pros, IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 Champion Haley Chura was the 2nd American and 3rd overall out of water.

Thank you so much for the cheers in Kona yesterday! Proud to finish 18th. 💚💛 📸: @lpalmer712

A post shared by Haley Chura (@haleychura23) on Oct 15, 2017 at 10:38am PDT

In addition to some great performances Team TYR also made time to stop by our booth for signings with fans. Throughout the week customers had the chance to score signatures from Haley Chura, Josh Amberger, Craig Alexander, James Cunnama, Michelle Vesterby, Lauren Goss, Andy Potts, new mom Mirinda Carfrae and TYR Ambassador Chrissie Wellington.

Until next year, Kona!

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Congrats to all who competed yesterday! Especially our pros and #TeamTYRKona ambassadors 🤙🏼#IMKona #TYRSport #SwimBikeRun

A post shared by TYR Sport (@tyrsport) on Oct 15, 2017 at 11:21am PDT

Ever wonder what it takes to train like a professional triathlete? We checked in with Challenge Roth Winner, IRONMAN 70.3 & IRONMAN Champion James Cunnama to see just what it takes for him to stay at the top of his game. Read on for James’ daily play by play, and be sure to share your training photos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #TrainLikeaTYRTriathlete! 

Morning Routine

JC: My days don’t usually follow a set pattern and no two look exactly the same. This is not just because I need to do a number of things to prepare for a triathlon, but also because I try to avoid mental staleness. The last thing I want is for my training to feel like “Groundhog day.” That being said, a “typical” day would normally start early with a coffee before a swim session. I will usually do anywhere from 3500-5500m. Depending on where we are at the time, this swim will either be with a squad or just Jodie and myself.

Side note- Did we mention James is one half of triathlon’s fastest couple?–That’s right, he’s engaged to fellow team TYR triathlete Jodie Swallow (and she is certainly one to keep up with!) A warrior in her own right, Jodie’s call-outs include Olympian, IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion and ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Champion.

JC: Following the day’s first workout we’d typically eat breakfast either at home or a coffee shop before hopping online to do a few hours of administrative work (answering emails, booking tickets, entering races etc.)

She said YES!

A photo posted by James Cunnama (@jamescunnama) on Mar 22, 2016 at 10:26am PDT

Afternoon Schedule

JC: After catching up on the computer, I’ll head out for my second session of the day. This workout tends to vary. It could be a ride of anywhere from 2-5 hours long or a run session. Once I am done, I make my way back home for lunch and if I have the time, a short nap. (I don’t seem to get to this nearly as often as I’d like!)

Evening Game Plan

JC: Once Jodie and I have completed our training for the day, it’s time to relax. Typically we will cook an early dinner and get into bed by 9:00 p.m. It’s important to rest so that I have enough energy to do it all again the next day!

Another tough day in Africa. Someone’s gotta do it.

A photo posted by James Cunnama (@jamescunnama) on Dec 20, 2015 at 1:30am PST

#Repost @32gi with @repostapp ・・・ The Iron couple Jodie Swallow and James Cunnama both taking podiums at Ironman 70.3 Sweden. James took 3rd overall and then escorted his fiancée down the red carpet for her win. Soon the carpet will be leading to wedding vows but the red carpets make for some good practice #triathlon #ironmansweden #jodieswallow #jamescunnama #bahrainendurance13 #32Gi #fuelledby32Gi #endure #race #recover #repeat #32gisportsnutrition

A photo posted by jodie swallow (@jodiestar) on Jul 10, 2016 at 9:26pm PDT