Prelude to Ironman New Orleans – 6 Short Videos

Rare and raw footage of a triathlete in the days before a big race.  Follow Mike’s journey from the highways of Mississippi to downtown New Orleans as he prepares for his 3rd Half Ironman in less than a year.  These videos are loaded with reflection and undeterminable babbling that is sure to make you think, and confuse you at the same time.

Mike decides he really likes Mississippi.

Friday Night in Nola.  Mike settles into his digs for the weekend and exposes his bed head Saturday morning while contemplating his ability to remember how to run.

Ironman Athlete Check in.  Mike takes you behind the scenes of the mysterious race briefings and delivers several day before pointers for the aspiring Ironman.

Transition Set Up.  Anxious moments the day before the race.  This episode includes the now infamous barnacle cut on his toe and Swiftwick sock endorsement.

The Night Before the Race.  Mike contemplates last minute nutrition.

Race Morning.  New Orleans at 5 am and Mike is wide awake.  Rare footage inside the cage of race day transition, with a bonus look at Team Tabasco.