Video: The Energy Lab
- By Steve Godwin
- Published Oct 4, 2012
The Energy Lab is one of the most famous stretches of the Ironman World Championship course, but where does it get its name and why do so many athletes dread that segment of the marathon? Find out in this video, which was shot before the 2011 Ironman World Championship.
PHOTOS: Scenes From The Energy Lab
FILED UNDER: Features / Ironman / Video TAGS: Energy Lab
Steve Godwin
Steve Godwin is the Senior Video Producer at Competitor Group. When he's not on location shooting or editing in the studio, you can find him out training for his next race. Follow Steve on twitter @sgodwinfilms
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