Ask a Cycling Coach: 121 – How an Age Grouper Qualified for Kona

We sat down with Emmet Kelley, a triathlete from Ireland, to learn every detail about how he trained and qualified for IRONMAN World Championships in Kona.

Topics covered in this episode:

• How qualifying for Kona works
• Which events should you pick to maximize your chances of qualifying
• What type of swim, bike and run splits would you need to qualify for Kona
• How to optimize your bike equipment
• How to follow a training plan with a busy schedule
• What made the biggest difference for Emmet