The clue is in the name – it is a hard race. Unlike its branded counterparts, it’s quite basic – you are almost on your own out there, without the luxury of closed roads and aid stations every 20km, but you are also in Kerry,so there’s no plane, bike transport Read more
When I finished IM Frankfurt in 2017, I just hoped it wouldn’t be my last – I had loved the training and the discipline. I had found my sporting distance – there is no doubt I have a diesel engine. When the talk started with a few of the girls Read more
JUNE 2017 As the final weeks approached I opted for a test and confidence session a ‘Metric IM’ 2.6km swim, 112km Bike and 26km run. This was an opportunity to put all 3 disiplines together, to practice my nutrition and ensure my gear was comfortable to wear for the day. Read more
The Celtman Xtreme Triathlon is an international competition of triathlon that takes place on a slightly greater distance than an Ironman (3.8 km swim in jellyfish infested Atlantic waters of 110C, 202 km hilly bike, 42 km of running up 2 munros ).It is held annually in June in Achnasheen Wester Ross in the foot of the Torridon Hills in Scotland . Ranked in the Read more
After finishing second place at the National Mixed Relay Championships, Limerick Triathlon Club qualified for the European Mixed Relay Champions that were held in Banyoles on Saturday, September 3rd. The original team that raced in Mullingar in July included former National Champion, Aaron O’Brien but as Aaron was unavailable, Ross Read more
About 6 weeks ago I received a message through Facebook from Lynne asking if I was interested in racing in the relay Champs in July. I had sent an email to the club saying I would like a new experience and replied I would be available. After transferring my Ennis Read more