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Chris McCormack on I’m Here to Win
Life Lessons from a World Class Triathlete
Rigid training regimes, gallons of Gatorade, and playing nice with the competition didn’t lead Chris “Macca” McCormack to 12 Ironman victories. Here’s what did
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What It Takes to Win
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Dream Like a Kid
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Race for a Bigger Purpose
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Acknowledge Your Weaknesses
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Hack the Race
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Get Inside the Minds of Other Athletes
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Think Outside the Sport
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Dress for Success
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Don’t Run on Empty
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Listen to Your Body
What It Takes to Win
Image: Courtesy of Chris McCormack
There’s nothing simple about swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and then running a marathon. But 12-time Ironman Triathlon champion Chris “Macca” McCormack seems to have it down to a science. At age 37, the Sydney, Australia, native defied the odds and won the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI, becoming the oldest man to ever hold the title.
Since his teenage years spent running cross-country and surfing 5 days a week, McCormack has dedicated his life to training for—and winning—Kona, a race known for its brutal conditions—heat, hills, humidity, and crosswinds. In his new book I’m Here to Win, McCormack outlines the ups and down—and bits of unconventional wisdom—that have helped him achieve more than 200 first-place finishes and earn virtually every title in the sport.
We chatted with McCormack about the training tips, motivational tricks, and winning strategies that he employs as a world-class endurance athlete. Whether you’re a seasoned vet or entirely new to swimming, running, and cycling, these nine life lessons will inspire your next training session or race.
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