Only after participating in ultra trail run challenges and IronMan 70.3 triathlon races, I got to experience the huge differences between a ‘challenge’ and a ‘race’. In this article I’m going to share my experiences with you and also talk about the commonalities both event types share.

It’s time for some Rock’n’Roll! Come with me on a tour through the last part of the IronMan 70.3 in Weymouth: The Run.

IronMan 70.3: I survived the swim. So now the enjoyment can begin. Let me walk you through part 2 of the race: The 90 km hilly bike ride.

The IronMan 70.3 in Weymouth was an incredible and life changing experience. Let me walk you through my Race Day starting with the swim. Not just any swim but THE swim of my life.

Let’s start at the beginning and have a look at what & how I packed my three transition bags for the IronMan 70.3, what I will do differently next time.

I DID IT! I seriously finished the IronMan 70.3 last weekend and I’m still processing what happened. So let’s start with the mantras that helped me lining up at the start of this race.