2016 IRONMAN Texas Instagram Roundup

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Michael Nystrom
If it's not on Instagram, it never happened, right? Relive the sights of the 2016 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN North American Championship Texas as our triathlon editor and almost 3,000 competitors faced rain, hail and humidity in The Woodlands, Texas.
The Calm Before the Storm
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Active.com triathlon editor, @nystrummin, here in The Woodlands for @ironmantri Texas. I'll be posting pics and updates throughout race weekend, so stay tuned! #active #ironman #imtx #triathlon #swimbikerun
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Bikes on Bikes on Bikes
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I was one of almost 3,000 athletes who dropped their bike off at T1 this afternoon. It may look like a gorgeous day, but it's 90 degrees with over 50% humidity. #active #ironman #imtx #triathlon #swimbikerun
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The Voice of IRONMAN
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Look who I bumped into! Athletes train hundreds of hours just to hear @ironmanvoice say "YOU ARE AN IRONMAN" as they cross the finish line. Hopefully tomorrow I'll hear it for the second time. #swimbikerun #triathlon #imtx #ironman #active
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Finishing Touches
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The finish line is almost built! A lot of happy athletes will be running down the chute tomorrow evening. Time to carb up and relax before the big day. #active #ironman #imtx #triathlon #swimbikerun
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A Big Day Awaits
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Somewhere in that sea of swim caps is #ACTIVE triathlon editor @nystrummin. He's taking on the IRONMAN North American Championship in The Woodlands, Texas, and we'll have updates on the race all day long. Go Michael, go! #IMTX #ironman #swimbikerun #IMNAchamps #triathlon
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Taking Off
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Out of the water in 1:22 is our triathlon editor @nystrummin! The kit he's wearing is our special #ACTIVEx gear just for our employees. We think he looks pretty sharp! Michael is off on the @ironmantri bike leg, topped off by a 26.2-mile run. How are you spending your Saturday?! #swimbikerun #imtx #ironman #triathlon #imnachamps
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A Long Journey Ahead
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#IRONMAN triathletes will be greeted with this message at mile 14 of today's run leg. The journey is the reward, indeed! #imnachamps #triathlon #imtx #swimbikerun
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Crushing the Competition
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In first place is @tri_starky, a 34-year old professional #triathlete from Chicago. He'll have to hold onto his lead over the next 26.2 miles with several other pros hot on his heels. Our triathlon editor, @nystrummin, is still on the bike but looking strong! #imtx #imnachamps #IRONMAN #triathlon #swimbikerun
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Only a Marathon
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And it's on to the run for our editor @nystrummin! He crushed the 95-mile bike leg with a 4:32 and is out for his 26.2-mile final run. The bike portion of a full IRONMAN is usually 112 miles, but had to be shortened due to recent rain and flooding in the area. #IRONMAN #imtx #imnachamps #triathlon #swimbikerun
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A Flood of Emotions
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#ACTIVE is with every IRONMAN today as they cross the finish line! #imtx #imnachamps #triathlon #swimbikerun #IRONMAN #MyACTIVE
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Signing Off
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Congratulations @nystrummin, you are an IRONMAN! Our #triathlon editor finished just before storms swept through the Houston area, forcing athletes off the course temporarily to ensure their safety. The official finish time has been pushed to midnight, meaning some athletes are still out there and need your support!🏽 #IRONMAN #imtx #imnachamps #swimbikerun #MyACTIVE
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A California native, Michael Nystrom graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in journalism. He is a 2x IRONMAN and has done countless sprint- and olympic-distance triathlons. Follow Michael on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.