Athlete Advice

Here is my experience of the different Ironman 70.3 races I have done if it helps guide you with a decision. I have never done the same race twice and have picked ones for various different reasons. Iconic Swim Bike Run Logistics Expense (Entry Fee + Accommodation) Speed Cascais 3/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 High Medium Calella-Barcelona 3/5 2/5 2/5 2/5 3/5 High Fast Marbella 4/5 3/5 4/5 2/5 3/5 Average Slow Rapperswil 4/5 4/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 High Medium St. George 5/5 3/5 5/5 4/5 2/5 Aver

Ironman 70.3 St. George course review - what is it like? General St. George is one of the most iconic triathlons in the world and for good reason. Whilst being tough to get to and some challenging logistics, that is where the negativity ends. It's a true test whilst also being a highly enjoyable rollercoaster of a course, fantastic volunteers, aid, support and the scenery - wow! The bike is epic and iconic, with a tough long climb The run is a challenge, undulating and tact

Ironman 70.3 Warsaw course review - what is it like? General Warsaw is a race that is relatively new on the Ironman Europe calendar and provides a really fantastic race experience with some standout positives! The main one being - is there another race in the world that goes straight through the tourist heart of a capital city? A course on the faster side with little elevation, good roads and flat (but mentally tough) run. Cheaper side of entry fees, with lots of accommodatio

Ironman Lahti 70.3 course review - what is it like? General Ironman Lahti 70.3 is a fast and breath of fresh air in a course in the Finnish wilderness. T1 + T2 are in different locations but the same town and walkable between. Swim is in the harbour of a beautiful lake, diving off from a restaurant’s dock Bike is undulating but no hard climbs mean you can really carry speed throughout Run is a slowly up, steep down, flat - repeat Climate The climate is fresh, even in Summer i

Ironman 70.3 Rapperswil course review - what is the course like? General Ironman 70.3 Rapperswil is a well organised, with beautiful surroundings in a land of high performance. T1 + T2 are the same Swim is in a lake, out and back to the same point with, clean water surrounded by mountains Bike has defined flat and hilly parts, some technical parts, fantastic scenery, good surface Run is flat with challenges like the stairs, mixed road surface, 2 laps, nice scenery Climate Th

What is the Ironman 70.3 Taupo course and race like? General A truly fantastic race course that is fun and has excellent scenery at nearly every part. T1 + T2 are the same Swim is simple, clear water and easy sighting Bike is undulating, not technicall, stunning scenery, can be windy, jittery road surface Run is fun, 2 laps, 100% tarmac, slight rises, great support, great scenery Climate The climate can get hot and cold with the temperature quite changing. In general at the t