Show Notes
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
More from The Nick Bare Podcast
I’m no longer the CEO of BPN.
The way I work in my 30s looks different because of what I did in my 20s.
Nick Saban’s “Importance of Nothing” speech got me thinking about entitlement—what we believe we’re owed and how that mindset shapes the way we work, respond, and live.
Stef joins me again to talk about marriage, faith, family, community, and the season we’re currently walking through.
Over the last 90 days, I lost about 10 pounds and got leaner without crash dieting, starving myself, avoiding social situations, or sacrificing my training and recovery. I did it by locking in - not through extreme restriction, but by narrowing my focus, reducing unnecessary decisions, and giving the process enough time to work.