”This was my first attempt at the full Ironman distance. I'd studiously been avoiding it for the longest number of years (edit -decades), the price coupled with the distances involved were for a long time prohibitive for me. I was busy with other disciplines and distances and wanted to get them mastered properly but look, eventually, the time came to go at the Ironman. I'd been moving towards longer work with the past few years return to the middle distances so I'd felt it was time to give the distance its due. It was the longest finish line I've ever had to run at and I was mighty pleased to see it. I was so glad it was over. I was fist pumping and smiling and just so glad and relieved I'd made it.” The challenge of the Ironman finish lines in 2022 has begun for many of our club members and over the coming weeks and months we have so many event attempts and friends to support and cheer on! First up, our huge congratulations to club member Derek Nugent for his rec
Date: Sunday 8th May Venue: Coral Leisure Centre Ballinasloe ( map ) Time: First wave off at 9am (we advise you to arrive to the venue approx 8am to allow time for setup and briefings) The race: 300m pool swim (12 lengths) 14km flat bike route (fully marshalled) 3km looped run to the finish Race fee: €45 entrance fee (any participants who do not hold a Triathlon Ireland racing licence will need to obtain a One Day Racing License for €15 at time of entry to the race. Your total fee will be €60) What equipment/gear do I need: • Pool swim - swimming togs or trisuit, goggles and swim hat. • Transition 1 to cycle - bike, helmet, shorts and top for over swimsuit for cycle section, cycle Jersey or jacket if cold, and appropriate footwear for cycling (cycling shoes or runners) Also, have a drink for hydration for the cycle section. • Transition 2 to Run - you can stay in cycling gear, you need a pair of runners for your feet, and you will need to remove any heavy jackets or Jersey as the