July 22nd is YOUR big Day!
Ironman UK
Since 2009, Ironman UK has made it’s home in Bolton, Lancashire, just a few miles outside of Manchester. The swim takes place in Pennington Flash, the point-to-point bike course is a spectacular one, going through the beautiful British countryside and some picturesque villages and the point-to-point run goes through a wooded area, before heading into town for a finish next to the historic Bolton … [Read More...]
Ironman UK Bike Course
As mentioned before, there is over 7,000 feet of climbing on the Ironman UK bike course throughout the three laps. 7,291 feet, to be exact. Mentally prepare yourself for the challenge ahead and you’ll be fine. Out of transition, the road surface is quite rough, so if it’s not raining, try and ride on the white line. It’s much smoother than the rough tarmac on either side of it. It it’s … [Read More...]
Swim Course
The Ironman UK swim is pretty much a straightforward affair. It’s a two-loop swim on an anti-clockwise course. The water is cold and calm and once you’ve gone through the mad rush at the start, you’ll have plenty of space to get into your rhythm and get your speed down. It can get pretty boring during the swim, so spend that time in the water reminding yourself to maintain good swim … [Read More...]
Ironman UK Run Course
The Ironman UK run starts with an 8-mile journey from T2 to Bolton. From here, it’s a three-lap out and back to complete the marathon distance. On the final lap the athletes will turn onto Victoria Square from le Mans Crescent for their moment of glory along the finish line. There are lots of ups and downs along the course, especially on the run in between T2 and the town centre. Go a little … [Read More...]
