by Karl Zeiner | Oct 26, 2019 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Ironman, Race Reports, Triathlon
The Journey officially started to become a reality back in early January when the decision to sign up for an Ironman distance event took hold initially as an “I wonder if” to “oh shit that was far too easy to sign up for” no going back now then, Barcelona it is! The...
by Karl Zeiner | Oct 3, 2019 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Ironman, Race Reports
After successfully finishing IM Edinburgh 70.3 I decided I could tackle something bigger, a full Ironman perhaps? After some thought I decided IM Bolton will be the race for me. It’s a long established IM event in its eleventh year. It’s in the UK which meant I...
by Karl Zeiner | Oct 16, 2018 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Ironman, Race Reports, Triathlon
August 2018 My journey to Ironman Copenhagen started not long after Ironman Bolton and it wasn’t even my idea – Bryony suggested building on the pain I’d went through there to become even stronger but she wanted a family trip to a destination venue and this...
by Karl Zeiner | Aug 14, 2018 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Ironman, Triathlon
Edinburgh 70.3, 2017 It was the morning of the event. The sea was grey, waves angry and swollen. All waiting anxiously it was announced the swim was to be shortened by half to 950m. I remember standing chatting to Shona Stewart before the start then we wished...
by Karl Zeiner | Jul 24, 2018 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Ironman, Triathlon
An Ironman? Throwback to 2016 when I was walking the West Highland Way with three friends. I met a woman walking it on her own wearing a buff with ‘Ironman’ on it. I asked her what an ‘Ironman’ was, and felt inspired by her story. Although I have very...
by Karl Zeiner | Jul 20, 2018 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Ironman, Triathlon
Completed, injury free and mentally sane….phew! Loved every bit but wish it hadn’t been so hot for the run and I wasn’t so soaked by hoses by the end. The support crew from our club was overwhelming and thrilling! The support at home was unexpected and amazing....
