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Podcast: The Middle Miles
Episode: The Norseman Triathlon w/ Frankie Forzoni
Description: The tag line of the Norseman Triathlon is "This Race is Not For You." The Norseman is a full distance triathlon in Norway comprised of a freezing cold 2.4 mile swim, over 10,000 feet of climbing in 112 miles, and a marathon with a hill called "Zombie Hill." Over 5000 people apply each year for only 250 slots. So what motivated Frankie Forzoni, as a newbie triathlete, to enter the lottery and claim her spot? Her story is incredible. She was hit by a car in 2020 and had serious injuries, began swimming in her rehab, and decided to jump into triathlon. The Norseman was h...