For many athletes, the is the defining segment of the 70.3 distance. It is long enough to require a serious fueling and pacing strategy but short enough that top athletes can maintain a high intensity.
Listeners in the late 80s would hear a distorted, robotic voice growl, “You’ve entered the House of Metal. You are now listening to... Iron Man 90.3.” The station played everything from Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” (of course) to Dio, Judas Priest, and early Metallica. iron man 90.3
"Swim 1.9k. Bike 90k. Run 21.1k. One iconic finish line. 70.3 is more than a distance—it’s a badge of honor. " A Note on Terms: For many athletes, the is the defining segment of the 70