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 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....
by Karl Zeiner | Jul 15, 2017 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Ironman, Race Reports, Triathlon
Was not the best race, not even close. Fears, demons and doubts… Morning started early, not cold, not warm… windy as expected. Calmed down. Just as I were going to do a hard training and not a race… Talking with friends and strangers. Feeling alone… Sea showed up its...
by Karl Zeiner | Jul 11, 2017 | DZF Athlete Race Report, Ironman, Race Reports, Triathlon
A couple of years ago when my friend Julie announced she had signed up for Dublin 70.3 I distinctly remember saying I could never do that in a million years. So how did I get here? After failing to get a place in the London marathon I was feeling at a bit of a loose...
