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Distance: 1.5K/ 42K/ 10KWhen: June 12Where: Knockburn Loch, AberdeenshireFirst man: Andrew Brierley 2:11:07First woman: Rachel Boyd 2:23:45Last finisher: 3:42:14No of finishers: 107As triathlon increases in popularity, event organisers need to find
Nearing Gorey Castle to the east of the islandFew of us can comprehend the strength and stamina required to complete the swim leg of an Ironman (2.4 miles), let alone a 44-mile open water swim around Jersey. But for longstanding forumite Dr Nic
-one-one lessons, and swam by myself three times a week and got up to doing 100 lengths,” he says.So far so good – now he needed to test himself. At the end of May, Ratbag entered the Blenheim Triathlon, his first open-water event.“I put my face in the water and I
- Saturday was given over to various promotional events - and was impressed by the atmosphere generated by supporters, and relieved by the range of abilities on show. Far from being the preserve of the elites, the Valencia Triathlon appeared to be all about
to identify anyone in an open water swim, so we spectators spent the next 30 minutes getting coffee and praying for a speedy return. First out was The Count, pumping the air and gleaming in yellow and black. The pirates then started to come thick and fast: Big
. Enter online.Cheshire Classic Aquathlon (Nantwich, November 13)Distance: 750m swim/ 7.5K run If you don't fancy a chilly open-water dip in late autumn, practise your racing skills in the comfort of a heated indoor pool. Set off in waves based on your
deep puddles – the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championships in Phuket didn’t quite follow the planned script.Introduced to the triathlon calendar in 2010, this race instantly became a must-do for triathletes around the world. A combination of a tough
, racers and spectators alike. Still only toying with the idea of jumping aboard? Then this handy Q+A might help make your mind up...What is an Ironman?A long-distance triathlon. Swim 2.4 miles through open water, cycle 112 miles and then run a full
Distance: 3.8K/ 180K/ 42.1KWhere: Tenby, WalesWhen: September 11First man: Jérémy Jurkiewicz 9:04:21First woman: Kristen Moeller 10:01:19Last finisher: 16:44:44No of finishers: 1133As the heavens opened over the small seaside village of Tenby
