Conti gives back at Ironman World Championship

Chronic disease wellness specialist Christine Conti (middle) poses with Marlynne Stutzman (left) and 1% Better founder Chris Nikic (right) in June Ironman Village. Conti will help guide Stutzman during Saturday's race, while Nikic will be supporting in the crowd. (CHRISTINE CONTI/COURTESY PHOTO)

Chronic disease wellness specialist Christine Conti (right) embraces with 1% Better foundation founder Chris Nikic (left) during training in June. (CHRISTINE CONTI/COURTESY PHOTO)

Chronic disease wellness specialist Christine Conti will be guiding two racers with disabilities this weekend in the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona. (CHRISTINE CONTI/COURTESY PHOTO)

Christine Conti will partake in her fourth full Ironman today, but her experience will be a little different from the rest of the competitors.