in Pembrokeshire, there was a sense of apprehension among the triathletes who had gathered to take part in the inaugural Ironman Wales long-distance triathlon. Many had already tested parts of the course during The Long Course Weekend, which took place in June
’ is the culmination of a number of international Ironman qualifier races from the preceding 12 months, including in Great Britain, Ironman Bolton and Ironman Wales.Any Ironman is tough – ridiculously so, but the temperatures make Hawaii Ironman even more gruelling
Captain Simon Powers was first bitten by the triathlon bug when he was posted to Cyprus with the Royal Logistic Corps. Six Ironman races later, he’s stepping up to the challenge of a lifetime on June 2 – The Battle Back 1000.Captain Powers will take
, GwyneddDISTANCE Middle Distance (2K/78.5K/20K)SWIM Lake BIKE Road RUN Roadwww.wrecsamtri.org.ukThe Bala Half-Ironman is not for the faint-hearted. This is a tough race set in some of north Wales' most breathtaking scenery. The triathlon starts with a 2
that should not be ignored. We asked Andy Lane of Tri Coaching Wales (tricoachingwales.com) for advice on how to tailor training to suit the male and female mind and body.Women1. Embrace strength training Women are often concerned that weight training
With the departure of the forum tri team Pirate Ship of Fools to compete in Ironman Switzerland in seven weeks time, a significant number of the scurvy gang decided to meet in North Wales for the Bala Middle Distance triathlon. Although not quite
The calm before the storm: (from left to right) FB, Lindi, Ratbag, Oxy, Zilla and AndyIt's all Andy Collier's fault. His inspiring report from Ironman Florida in November 2004 threw down a challenge for the forumites to try their hand
Great Britain and Ireland and is a keen participant in the Ironman event.If you struggle with race day nerves, motivation or need some tips on how to cope when the going gets tough in a race, Victor will be on hand to help.Q1. Here's a curve ball, I
'll be plenty of folk just out for the scenery and spurring each other round. So what if it takes three hours? – IcemaidenJoin the threadFor the week ending 9 July 2007Hot to trotPIRATES VS IRONMAN AUSTRIA Should be getting live updates but no video apparently
