Once upon a time long-distance triathlon was seen as something of a grail, holy or unholy, depending on how you felt about a 140-mile race. It was the preserve of the experienced, the specialists and, maybe, the slightly unhinged. Not any more
'll be posted to give you a motivational boost.Feeling inspired?If you missed the entry deadline or if we've inspired you to try your hand at next year's event, swot up on our guide to Ironman training and discover why long distance triathlons are soaring
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
Champion couple Chrissie Wellington and boyfriend Tom Lowe The fastest couple in triathlon were honoured at the British Triathlon Annual Awards 2011 on Saturday 12 November 2011 when they were named elite long-distance triathletes of the year. Four
Building the finishAfter closing the roads in town, the stands are built the day before the race
or Olympic distances at the Virgin London Triathlon - the world's biggest triathlon - or choose Sprint or Olympic distances at the Toshiba Windsor Triathlon, voted triathlon of the year for seven years' running.Join us and you'll get a choice of an exclusive
of triathlon with long distance races such as the Olympics or Ironman, it is fast becoming one of the most inclusive and family friendly sports around with many short distance races now to choose from.Tri Together, the award winning beginners’ triathlon series
Stephen BaylissAge 31Trains Switzerland2008 was a great year for Stephen Bayliss. He won Ironman UK and Ironman South Africa, and placed 18th at the World Champs. He races for Team TBB, as does his wife, Bella. They were both second in this year's Ironman UK. His secret weapon at...
as the world's biggest triathlon. Whatever the distance you're taking on or your level of experience, we've brought together all the advice you need ahead of the event into this handy hub. We'll also be snapping you as you wind past Big Ben, Tower Bridge
for the slots is so fierce that qualifying is itself seen as a prize. Since 1990, the Ironman brand has been owned by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), and the growth of the organisation has reflected the worldwide development of long-distance triathlon
