February 19th is YOUR big Day!
Ironman Sri Lanka
If ever there was a “bucket list” race, a race you absolutely have to do, it is the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. It is an unsupported iron distance race in the fjords and mountains of Eidfjord, Norway. Only the extremely fit, or slightly insane, athlete need apply. Challenging and tough doesn’t even begin to describe the Norseman course. It’s as if the race founders went out of their way to … [Read More...]
Bike Course
Dress warm for the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon leg and make sure your support crew is carrying extra clothes for you. Conditions on the bike leg are changeable; cold up at the top of the mountains and plateau, warmer down in the valleys. Start the bike off with a jersey and some arm warmers, left rolled down to your wrists. The first 40km is all climbing so you’ll want to go as light as possible … [Read More...]
Swim Course
The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon swim is a deep water start in the middle of the fjord. You get there via a car ferry and have to jump 5 meters into the cold depths of the water. This can be a bit startling for the body. Make sure you wear the thickest wetsuit you can, and dress warm. Wear a warm base-layer under your race gear and if you have neoprene socks and hoodie, put those on too. Throughout … [Read More...]
Run Course
Once you hit T2, change into your running clothes and say good-bye to your support crew. They will not be able to follow you for the first 25k of the run. Send them to the 37.5km checkpoint to prep you for the final assault up the mountain. There will be limited mobile aid stations along the way, so it’s best to carry what you need for the run. The first 25k is fairly flat, so get into a good … [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...]
