Race Reports

I guess, like many people, or rather triathletes, the idea of completing an Ironman is both exciting and insanity in equal measure. It’s been on my bucket list for a while, but without being able to swim, there was no way I could even start let alone finish, even a sprint triathlon. So, my journey started 3 years ago with swimming lessons. A year of Tri Surrey and a number of triathlons later, I decided I should just really take the plunge, and in September 2016, I signed up for Ironman Copenhagen. Why Copenhagen? Well I’d spoken to a few people who had done that particular race and recommended it – fast, flat, easy sea swim, fantastic run support and PB territory. As it was my first, I wanted to pick a race that was at the easier end of the long distance triathlon spectrum, whilst recognizing that no Ironman race is easy! Why Ironman? Well…. I wanted the M-dot tattoo! Button pressed and training could start. I signed up with a coach who would set my programme for me eve