31 October 2015

Ironman Wales 2015

 

     

Ironman Wales in Tenby consisted of a 3.8km swim in the ocean, 1km uphill run from the beach to transition, 112 mile hilly bike ride (1500m up!) and then yet more hills on the marathon around the centre of Tenby.

The whole experience was awesome - beautiful scenery (if a little hilly!), perfect weather & most amazing crowd support I have ever experienced in an event.

I now understand why people kept shouting out 'girl power' and 'do it for the girls!' everywhere around the course.  Out of the 1900 people who entered, there were only 200 women. 

My goal was to finish an Ironman and Ironman Wales having enjoyed it and I did….. I loved every minute!

Highlights;

1. Standing by beach before the swim with 1900 other athletes in the pen watching the sunrise & listening to the Welsh National Anthem being sung while looking up to all of the people who had got up super early to support and cheer.

2. Cycling up Heartbreak Hill (twice!) through the crowds of people in fancy dress shouting words of encouragement.

3. Running 1 of the 4 laps with my mate Stuart Wells. We chatted rubbish and kept each other going. 

Ironman DONE!

Phase 2 Ironman Wales of 'The Triple Challenge' done. Now on to Phase 3 Kids Triathlon