The Iron(WO)man | Ru Remennikova

Postcards From The Road

Dec 01 2020 | 00:19:19

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Show Notes

The Ironman Triathlon is considered by many, to be the world’s most challenging endurance event. Multiple events take place each year around the globe. In 2017 Virginia native Ru Remennikova traveled to Australia to compete. She also competed in Lake Placid in 2018. The Ironman consists of 2.4 mi of swimming, followed by 112 mi […]

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