February 19th is YOUR big Day!
Ironman Sri Lanka
For 11 years, triathletes from all over have been making their way to Lake Winnipesaukee at the Ellacoya State Park in Gilford, New Hampshire to compete in the Timberman Ironman 70.3. Last year saw a record field of 2,200 athletes participating in the race. This is because it is no longer just a race but a whole festival with live music, great food ,a sprint race and even a kids race. It’s an … [Read More...]
Bike Course
The Ironman Timberman bike leg starts with a small hill just outside the Ellacoya State Park. It’s not a big deal, so just spin your way up to get the blood circulating in the legs again. After that, the next four miles are pretty easy, so get into the aerobars and get into a nice, smooth rhythm. It’s a gentle descent here so you can really pick up some free speed. After that, you hit another … [Read More...]
Swim Course
The Ironman Timberman swim is pretty straightforward. It’s a point-topoint swim that goes out into the lake until the first turn buoy, and then it’s a 90-degree right turn where you swim parallel to the shore. Hit the second turn buoy and make a 90-degree right turn back towards shore. Make sure to keep all buoys on your right shoulder. The swim cutoff is 1 hour and 10 minutes after the … [Read More...]
Run Course
The Ironman 70.3 Timberman run course is a two-lap out and back course along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. It’s a 3.3-mile route that goes up a couple of small hills in the middle and down the other side before turning around. The hills are not too big but after 56 miles on the bike, it can get to your legs, especially on the second lap. At this stage of the race, the legs are … [Read More...]
Ironman Sri Lanka Race Plan
We also produce a race plan for Ironman Sri Lanka. This e-book focuses on what you need to do on race day to deliver your best triathlon results What we do is give you a clear mental framework with which to approach the triathlon so that you make the most of what you have when you start the race. What is a Triathlon Plan? A triathlon race plan is a structured way of deciding how … [Read More...]
