Hawaii Ironman Triathlon 2011 World Championships

The, Hawaii Ironman 2011 World Championship triathlon race in Kona, Hawaii, brought about some of the toughest and strongest mentally focused athletes in the world to race over 140 miles distance in some some of the most outrageous terrain imaginable. We wanted to produce this short video clip to inspire people, period. The discipline and determination, mental focus, physical fitness and positive mental attitude that it takes to compete in a race like this, brings out many of the top qualities that human beings are capable of. And to us, that is worth sharing with the world. This year we wanted to focus on the biomechanics of the professionals in this race, and the "story" of the race. It was a great year, the men's world record was broken by Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington finished 20 minutes behind the first leader, after the bike, and still managed to run down all of her competition to come in first. Not all of us are cut out to be world class triathletes, but we sure can admire all of the qualities that it takes to get there. After watching this race, you will want to get your running shoes on, and we suggest that you do, after all your health is your wealth. We were fortunate enough to be allowed to use Peter Bergmann's remix of Hans Zimmer,Time, for the music, you can find this download at / wpahp
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[@Pankorro]

I love this song !! I use this song for motivation myself !!

[@ndguilduk]

The name of the song is Hans Zimmer - Time (We Plants Are Happy Plants Remix) for all those who keep asking

[@vinesen1]

There are some sports like cycling and triathlon that you can't watch without feeling the urge to do it yourself afterwards.

[@marc7496]

One of the best ironman highlights ever

[@alisterdreamwilder3267]

tough athletes , every foot strike is inspirational !

[@pegasus619Q]

awesome video. excellent music choice, great editing, well done.

[@0m3g4s]

this people are truly amazing

[@Azathoth13]

This guys is Superhuman !!!

[@centerM87]

start with a sprint race. It's like .5 mile swim, 13 mile bike and 3 mile run. Use your finishing time to gauge how fit you are. Train all year then do the sprint again the following season to give you comparing times. If you are building up good endurance move up to an Olympic race which is a 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike and 6 mile run. Don't over due it and have fun. Lew Hollinder is an 81 year old Ironman.

[@asl2g4u]

My bro is a sub-2:55 marathon runner, and just picked up cycling, bought a $2000 road bike, and can't avg 15 mph on a flat course for a full hour. I kind of believed what you believed at one time, but after seeing him, now I know to give each sport it's true respect.

[@ScondBreath]

thanks Bertolli...

[@barchetta575m]

@MyArchie17 Anyone can compete! You simply need to have the motivation to work hard to get there. You will receive the respect of being an 'Ironman'! And yes, you also get a medal! So start working hard!

[@jmsfsports]

my dad did it 3 times. he told me the swim was the hardest part

[@Jleigh225]

Have you completed an ironman? That would be my one question to you. A friend of mine once said boxing was an easy sport and didnt require much conditioning, she never boxed and was wrong.....in the exact same way you are.

[@coolestdorkever22]

@Relaxantify Lol I feel this way too. Although I'd be happy with finishing a 5K right now. I have some years of training to do XD

[@abircotp.1550]

The song is Hans ZImmer - Time ( we plants are happy plants remic )

[@NZMojo1]

Awesome, I got to be there and participate, watching this bought back some special memories. Thanks for sharing! I so wanna go back!

[@Saifongjunfan]

@Glatzenhaar3 this is a remix of the Hans Zimmer music "Time" for the movie Inception

[@PiloteBoeing747]

Music : Hans Zimmer - Time (We Plants are Happy Plants Remix) +1 ;D !! P.S : I

[@FlySell]

8 hours. 1/3 of a day. 140 miles. Toughest athletic challenge. Ironman.

[@cogle]

@vinesen1 That's what let me to my first IRONMAN - "You Will Do This" at the end of the Kona video. :)

[@Abc.Abc.1998]

what is the name of the music video? please

[@TexasMadePapi]

I have the biggest respect for triathletes! They are truly the hardest working athletes, I don't care what sport you perform in. Triathletes have it the toughest!

[@EJL2004]

Awesome choice of music, and very inspiring and invigorating video! Thanks for sharing/ creating this! :)

[@HKallan]

@HKallan in the description at the bottom. :)

[@Mike.A.]

Thanks TriAddict! I went to youtube and did a search under "triathlon" - this was the first video I clicked on and was mesmerized from start to end. The combination of the music and video footage was very powerful indeed and exactly the inspiration I was looking for, well done!

[@uweweiss6536]

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[@uweweiss6536]

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[@oxman0313]

Thanks for the motivation for my first ride back in two months tomorrow. Going to crush some miles.

[@里納爾多.里納爾多]

GUTEN ABEND ZUSAMMEN SUPPER VIDEO UND SEHR GUTE MUSIK GRUSS RINALTO

[@kimangelsdorf8231]

does someone know the music??? shazam sais 100 different songs but not the right one ;)

[@hansdegebruiker1968]

great vid from great men in a beautiful country nicely done

[@AnthonyNelsonChen]

This video was better than the NBC production.

[@xMJEC]

Hopefully going to enter the Bolton 2013 Ironman, videos like this get you so motivated!! Great vid man :)

[@MrGreekthai]

I have this always play when i study ! Maybe it sounds weird but it motivates me , i say to myself that i can do everything if this people can do this , really inspirational !

[@canalpsj]

my goal, my dream, my wish... I'll be there one day.

[@livedeliciously]

The enormity of this event is just astonishing.

[@Thapower324]

Yeah lol i am sorry but, dafuq are you talkin about? I personally love the sport myself, and know how it feels to do one, especially the pain. If anything, this is one of the most difficult sports in existence; You need speed (run), muscle (bike), lightness (run + swim) and lots of stamina at the same time. You may think it as three simple sports put together, but there is actually a lot of strategy in pacing. Get your facts right.

[@GeetarAdam]

This is a little off topic, but I'm curious if there have ever been any shark attacks during the swims in these ocean tri's. I'm no marine biologist, but I'm curious whether the massive number of people flailing around would actually deter and intimidate sharks or, conversely, stir them into a feeding frenzy, just like when they're going after seals. Did some googling and only found one such attack, but it was actually during training with a small group of only a dozen or so.

[@hectoralfonsorabanalbalvoa3837]

que carrera mas sorprendente y maravillosa... sin duda es el deporte que yeva mas sacrificio

[@SecondBoom]

I really have to say that it is one of the best Triathlon-Videos i have ever seen :)

[@imtereveparkour]

Motivation is the key to success :)

[@insatiable2rossi]

Holy mental cases!!

[@marciosandritri6608]

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[@KyKCuk51]

Goose bumps! I want to Finish Ironman some day !

[@timgaylehughes]

In all honesty, being a 14 year old beginning triathlons, there is no greater dream then to compete in this C:

[@trujivic]

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[@afarahnik]

i did the swim and im twelve!

[@DNAsxe]

love the inception music

[@joeyonah688]

You must be incredibly pathetic to be say something like that. If the athletes, who are some of the most athletic people on Earth, were mediocre at swimming, biking and running then they would never come near finishing 140.6 miles in under 10 hours. I'd like to see you try and finish an Ironman triathlon. I doubt you're even close to being capable of finishing a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike or 26.2 mile run on their own. Don't disrespect a sport that you know you are incapable of competing in.

[@dries19891989]

Dear Person: To prove you are telling completely BULLSHIT here are some facts: Sofie Goos: a professional Belgian Triathlete WON the Antwerp 10 miles run this year, this run has a 30 000 competitors field, she also wins Ironman 70.3 events... Lance Armstrong: 7 time tour de france winner, also wins Ironman 70.3 events... Rutger Beke: former professional SWIMMER on Top also in Belgium, won the world championshop in kona. So why don't keep your bullshit for yourself. Triathlets LIVE STRONG !!!

[@Nyndex]

Even though I like the guy, sorry but no, his best achievement in the world championship ever has been 2nd place. He's the best cyclist but he lacks in running, that's why he always gets caught after mile 10 . 26.2 miles are many miles to make up time for; what he doesn't realize is that his competitors have much more time to compensate for whatever they lost in the cycling leg, than any advantage he might leave the bike with. He's got to improve his running and, maybe, to push less on the bike.

[@barchetta575m]

Woah woah hold on there buddy! Did you just say "if you are a good runner its not very hard to get into cycling."? Are you trying to say a good runner can easily become a good cyclist? I would love to take you on a 150 mile bike ride with me on the Rocky Mountains. If you can keep up with me on 10 minute 28 mph base threshold reps and a few 3,000 feet cimbs, then I'll agree with you. Cycling at a high level is as difficult as running or swimming at a high level.

[@asl2g4u]

dude, check out Lance armstrong's page. He finished 4th in all of texas in the 1500m freestyle when he was 12. It's not like the guy never knew how to swim. He was on his way to becoming an elite swimmer before he found out about triathlons, which he did throughout his teens. He became an elite triathlete, then he decided to try cycling, which he did and then excelled at it.

[@IgorSlukvinJr]

plus Panama had much tougher conditions (Texas is home state, not so humid, etc...) the fact he did worse on easier course suggests an outlier, Panama was his first 70.3 and extreme conditions and he did well so I think it is more representative of his capabilities. If he did worse on the tougher course then your hypothesis would be stronger. It will be interesting to see how he does in the full distance in France.

[@bertolli516]

You are way wrong, a elite marathoner, biker, swimmer do not wish to do an ironman because they only want to specialize in their sport. A lot of the pro ironmans can average 400 plus watts, which they could easily turn pro in cycling if the choose to do cycling solely. Get off the couch and try doing a triathlon yourself

[@SergeantColdgirl]

They do have their own difficulties but a triathlon is harder since there are three sports all together, plus including the stamina, endurance, speed, training you will need to at least make it through half of this without fainting as to even win this. I guess that's why most people say its the hardest of all athletic activities.

[@wadeal1973]

Love this Video best highlights on youtube EVER!!!! I do Ironman, it's the best sport going!! Also to the 2 people who disliked this, all I can say is get off your Fat Lazzy Arse, and do something other than dislike some that changed my life, and may others!! I was 116kgs 2 years ago, and by doing Triathlon I'm now 85kgs!! Thank You Ironman :):):):)

[@mlachance001]

Believe in what you are make you do beatiful things , Reward you for your Gratitude, Invention of true minded people just gave birth to that kind of event. Life it one day. If you forget it its because youve past away ... Ironman is a Postiveness Of the Mind and how far you can achieve this goal of sucess.

[@IgorSlukvinJr]

if you are athletic enough to do a 55min swim, try the Ironman I think you might be pleasantly surprised how well you'd do. People who are really good in one discipline, are usually good at the whole thing (50 min is pro time, 55min is considered elite or pro abilities for the swim)

[@bertolli516]

Actually, they did a study of taking e marathon runners and getting them nice bikes and tested their time. those marathon runners did not do so well on the bike. I noticed that you have trolled on several other youtube ironman videos, you must not have a lot of friends or a life.

[@bertolli516]

at this time last year i decided the same too, dropped 40 pounds since then, have another 30-35 ish to go. And am doing my half ironman this year, full next year. I hope to make it to Kona within this decade (am only 20 years old so i have plenty of time if i cant make it this decade)

[@barchetta575m]

@MyArchie17 Yes. And if you can beat Craig Alexander (2008, 2009, 2011 World Champion) to first place, you also receive $120,000 in prize money. So, begin training to qualify! (You qualify by competing in another Ironman distance race and performing well in it according to your age group) Goodluck!

[@dannytan5495]

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[@SignatureCha0s]

A large group of people is a deterrent against shark attacks. Sharks also stay outside a specific proximity from the people. It has been studied although not extensively of the aggressive and instinctive hunting behavior of sharks when near crowds of people.

[@barchetta575m]

That's right. The bike is anywhere from 4 and a half hours (for top cycling pros) to 6 hours. Remember, the distance is 112 miles (Roughly LA to San Diego). All 3 disciplines of a triathlon are very difficult in their own right.

[@jrobledo93]

These are real athletes

[@Abc.Abc.1998]

Hola , me gusto el vídeo, me gustaría saber como se llama la música de este vídeo por favor. Gracias

[@Ro1Danton]

Many ppl start with Triathlon in your age. You can always compete with yourself and there are plenty of distances you can begin with (short, sprint, olympic). Just have a look for Triathlon competitions close to your home.

[@TheCOJayhawk]

Yeah well the Ironman Hawaii has had a professional baseball player, Navy SEALs, people with no arms, legs, no sight finish. And swimming 2.4 miles, riding 112, and running 26.2 makes you a pretty damn significant athlete.

[@bertolli516]

dirk brockel averaged once 315 watts for an entire ironman distance race. 112 miles and still saving energy for the run. He can easily average 400 plus if he choose to do cycling solely. When i said 400, i mean as their ftp.

[@217mhm]

@ADuckOnQuack97 It can be found on youtube under the name "Hans Zimmer - Time (Inception) (We Plants Are Happy Plants Remix) " They also used parts of the original song in the official Challenge Roth video as well.

[@pt42sundevils]

Everyone can make a change. Just takes a step and another step afterwards. Repeat until success! I'm going to congratulate you on your future success right now. Get it!

[@garyzgod27]

As a avid swimmer, 2.4 miles is ok I can prob finish that in 55min, but man biking 112 miles and then run a marathon. Damn. I'll be dead half way thru biking

[@anonymous9253]

Then why does one of the best cyclists ever (Lance Armstrong) do halfs now? or Andy Potts, an all american swimmer at MSU compete in Kona every year?

[@cOmrade93]

@Jimtri28 the description says: Hans Zimmer - Time (We Plants Are Happy Plants Remix). You can download it for free on soundcloud, just google it ;)

[@fuhrernazi666]

woooo ke mas puedo desir es el mejor ironman ke koscoooo el de hawaii es ele mejr ygahhh

[@Andigumilangtri]

wow,.. amazing,. u are really really iron man,.. how many kg ur eat everyday??

[@AdamMcVeigh11]

and also it takes normal people around 4-6 hours to do a marathon never mind a 112 mile bike ride and a swim in heat up to 40degrees Celsius

[@Fruskfury]

Well, it seems you have never run off the bike then, big talker, or for that matter swam 4K in under an hour and then spent 5 hours on a bike.

[@Culiasti]

if its mediocre we would all love to see you do it. but i highly doubt you can. i dont think you can even complete half of the swim

[@kp2718]

Is that Damian Lewis (Homeland, Band of Brothers) at 5:30?. I don't see him on the participants list but the resemblence is striking.

[@MrYouHaveNoClue]

Considering arguably the greatest cyclist of all time is doing the Ironman competitions now, have you changed your flawless opinion?

[@caribeaansportsCUR]

this is pure motivation and i am only 14 years old

[@suecomm]

You could try, but most likely you wouldn't even finish a try a tri. A half or full iron-man would be completely impossible.

[@ADuckOnQuack97]

im 14 and when im 18 my dads 55 birthday present which is october 12 we're going to qualify and go to the world championships..

[@oliverzelenak7446]

Craig Alexander 2016 hawaii iroman

[@dannyrutz3792]

His finish was 8:03 dang

[@3429860]

the name of the music mp3 please

[@eminemb0ss1]

if anything i wish i could have what they have mentally lol i just want to run a marathon when i grow up

[@barchetta575m]

Look up track spikes for cross country, 5K and 10Ks. I used spikes during my cross country running career.

[@mrtriathlondude]

2.4 miles. It's not too bad, until you exit the water and realize you have 7+ hours of racing left to go:)

[@garyzgod27]

@igorsluvikenjr but the thing is. I can't bike. I ran cross country and could barely do 8 miles :(

[@jmsfsports]

its not the "learning" part its the endurancce and motivation. Most people dont have it, my dad did

[@GShock112]

@SecondBoom Check immortal serenade Im video (IIRC 2008 or 2009) I think that beats this big time.

[@spydderman]

I just want to go do my evening training session after watching this awesome retrospective! Anyone who's completed serious endurance events finds themselves in it.

[@tannerkristopher3063]

you probably dont care at all but does anybody know of a way to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.

[@rzabor]

Greatest athletes of the planet.

[@TheQuacked]

Not sure what that guy was talking about... for someone to be able to swim that distance and bike/run the other distance they'd have to be VERY well rounded as an athlete. a pro biker would have strong legs and endurance but if he tried to swim 2 miles I doubt he'd make it at all because that's now what he trains.

[@mikicro1983]

Respect to everyone who participate in ironman thriatlon, EVERYONE

[@ThePuppetonastring]

day of traffic in hawaii. tri-athalons should be run on a track, not on busy streets

[@maddogmatt44]

how the FUCK did they get that ford explorer on that raft and out to sea?? (0:08)

[@bighistoria]

in two year i will be 26 and i will go to kona and win

[@adgaba]

after all that swimming and cicling, 2:52 for a marathon !! indeed iron made