I Travelled down to Chester today (Friday) so I would only have a short trip tomorrow to Bala and not be too tired. Busy day meant I didn’t manage to get on the bike but I did get to speak to my coach and run through last minute preparation. Here is what I packed:
Swim: wetsuit, trisuit (for bike & run), cap, goggles, contact lenses, heart rate monitor & watch. Bike: bike, foot pump, shoes, insoles, shoes, sun glasses, helmet, gloves, socks, tribelt (to hold the number)inner tubes, repair kit, WD40, sun cream, bum cream, 6 protein bars, 6 gels, High 5 and 4 bottles for the bike, towel Run: shoes and hat. With all that to think about I forgot my boxers so I’ll be going commando!
Arrived at The Comfort Inn; good marketing in the name, it’s a dump. You couldn’t swing a Manx cat in the room and in one of the drawers along with the managers welcome letter are two free entry tickets to a lap dancing bar in town – in all the hotels I have stayed in, this one definitely has a different marketing approach and no I didn't use the tickets!
Went out for some dinner in a friendly pub, strictly fresh orange, but needed to ask what the red cross flags were for?
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Lanzarote Ironman was dedicated to my friend Neil who lost his 3rd battle against cancer on 9 December 2011. On returning from his 2nd bout of cancer he rose to the challenge of taking part in a triathlon which he succeeded in doing despite, as it turns out, his cancer having returned. Neil's story is inspirational -you'll be missed my friend.
In 2008 I started this journey started in a boxing ring raising money for Maggie's Centres. 3 Ironmen later, Marathon des Sables, Grand 2 Grand and Tahoe 200. In 2021 I DNF'd in the Ultra Race Romania, a 250km multi-staged self supporting ultra due to stomach issues. I'm returning this year to complete it as it's unfinished business.
About Me
- Derek B Stewart
- United Kingdom
- My name is Derek Stewart and in 2008 I entered my first triathlon to raise money for Maggie's Cancer Centres and it give me a reason to get fit and learn to swim properly. In 2010 I completed my first Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile marathon) and proved to myself what was possible with a focused approach. Since then I have completed another 2 Ironman, numerous ultras, two staged races; the Marathon des Sables (5.5 marathons in 6 days across the Sahara Desert carrying your own equipment and food); Grand 2 Grand 6 marathons in 7 days (again carrying your own gear) and in September 2019, the Tahoe 200. A 205 mile non-stop race, with 40,200 ft of climbing and ascending, which I completed in 85 hours and 16 minutes including 7 hours sleep. It's been a journey of discovery and 2020 is shaping up for more adventures with 3 races in the calendar.
Conquering Lanza Ironman 2012
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Lanzarote Ironman was dedicated to my friend Neil who lost his 3rd battle against cancer on 9 December 2011. On returning from his 2nd bout of cancer he rose to the challenge of taking part in a triathlon which he succeeded in doing despite, as it turns out, his cancer having returned. Neil's story is inspirational -you'll be missed my friend.
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