If you are dreaming of becoming an Iron Man in 2023, you need to start planning and training now. The Iron Man 2023 setup is different from previous years, as it will feature a two-day championship format with separate races for men and women in two locations: Kona, Hawaii and Nice, France.

In this article, we will explain what the Iron Man 2023 setup entails, how to qualify for the championship races, and what you need to do to get ready for the ultimate triathlon challenge.

The Iron Man 2023 setup is a new way of organizing the Iron Man World Championship, the pinnacle event of the Iron Man series. The Iron Man World Championship is a long-distance triathlon that consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run.

Traditionally, the Iron Man World Championship has been held in October in Kona, Hawaii, where both professional and age-group athletes compete on the same day and course. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing demand for participation, Iron Man has decided to change the format and location of the championship for 2023 and beyond.

According to Iron Man’s official website, the Iron Man 2023 setup will feature two separate races for men and women in two different locations: Kona, Hawaii and Nice, France. The professional and age-group men will race in Nice on September 9, 2023, while the professional and age-group women will race in Kona on October 14, 2023. Then in 2024, the two groups will flip locations, with women racing in Nice on September 24 and men racing Kona on October 26. The rotation will continue through 2026, with Nice and Kona acting as co-hosts.

The two-day championship format is not new to Iron Man, as it has been used for the Iron Man 70.3 World Championship since 2017. The Iron Man 70.3 World Championship is a half-distance triathlon that consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run.

To qualify for the Iron Man 2023 setup, you need to earn a slot at one of the qualifying events around the world. There are two ways to qualify: by winning your age group or by earning enough points in the Iron Man Pro Ranking system.

If you are an age-group athlete, you need to win your age group at one of the qualifying events that offer slots for either Kona or Nice. The number of slots per age group varies depending on the size and competitiveness of each event. You can find a list of all the qualifying events for 2023 here.

If you are a professional athlete, you need to earn enough points in the Iron Man Pro Ranking system, which ranks athletes based on their performances at qualifying events throughout the year. The top-ranked athletes in each gender will earn slots for either Kona or Nice. You can find more information about the Iron Man Pro Ranking system here.

To get ready for the Iron Man 2023 setup, you need to follow a comprehensive training plan that covers all three disciplines: swimming, biking, and running. You also need to consider other factors such as nutrition, recovery, equipment, and mental preparation.

A typical training plan for an Iron Man race lasts between six months to a year, depending on your level of fitness and experience. You need to train at least four times a week, with one or two rest days in between. You also need to include some brick workouts, which combine two or more disciplines back-to-back without rest.

Your training plan should also include some race-specific workouts that mimic the conditions and challenges of your chosen race location. For example, if you are racing in Kona, you need to train in hot and humid weather, with strong winds and