Ironman triathlon gets real! Nicole Giumarra talks Ironman Coeur d'alene

Racing an Ironman is always tough but add 30 degrees to the normal high and it can make it impossible. As I kept seeing her post about her training and running into her at the pool a few times I was excited to interview Nicole after Ironman Coeur d'alene because I wanted to hear about all the ups and downs mentally and physically of the day. It's always exciting to hear how a competitor felt when they finish a race. However, the interview is quite different because it is her first ever DNF. It was an unbearable day with 130+ degrees coming off the pavement during the ride and her body told her she had enough. Nearly 30% of the field didn't finish! As bad as I feel for her I am so happy she came on because there was so much to share about her day on the course. Believe me, Nicole is not done with Ironman yet!