#74 - 4th in his age category at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, 2h31 over the marathon

Triathlete and marathoner Johan Yvalun shares his impressive journey through the world of endurance sports.

He talks about the challenges of balancing his professional life, family life and intensive training.

Johan talks about his marathon experience, his transition to Ironman, and how this discipline has influenced his running performance. He also shares a memorable anecdote about a challenge he took on with a Vélib in Paris, illustrating his passion for sport and his spirit of adventure. He holds a personal marathon record of 2 hours 31 minutes.

Johan shares his triathlon journey, in particular his experiences at the Ironman in Kona, where he placed 4th in his age category in 2022, finishing under the 9-hour mark. He talks about the challenges, emotions and lessons learned over the years, as well as his involvement in T24, a team triathlon event. Johan stresses the importance of preparation, race strategy and team spirit in these endurance competitions. He emphasizes intensity, teamwork and mental challenges.

Johan also shares his experience of endurance races such as the Bol d'or. He also talks about his personal challenge at the Frenchman, where he completed several triathlons over one weekend, underlining the importance of surpassing oneself and taking on new sporting challenges.

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