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Darren Last

Oct 17, 20238 min

Thunderstruck - Ironman Weymouth 70.3

Ironman Weymouth 70.3 was quite literally 'Thunderstruck' by thunderstorms. This is my review of a race hit by the most horrendous weather.

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Darren Last

Jul 17, 20227 min

Ironbourne Middle Distance Triathlon 2022 - Race Report

Mid-July, a hot summers day, south coast and a jump off the pier to kick off. My account of the Ironbourne Middle distance Triathlon.

Darren Last

Sep 27, 20214 min

Tapering the Maranoia

In endurance sports tapering is the last part of your plan where you start to reduce your training.......and then maranoia starts to set in.

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Darren Last

Sep 14, 20218 min

The Road To Barcelona - Ironman

'I had the perfect dream' sang Freddie Mercury in Barcelona, so did I. That was to complete Ironman Barcelona in 2020. This is the story...

Darren Last

Aug 12, 20214 min

Ocean Lake Aquathlon - 11 August 2021

I have done many triathlons, but never an aquathon.......until now. This is my account of the Ocean Lake Triathlon Aquathon.

Darren Last

Jul 26, 20219 min

Ironbourne Middle Distance Triathlon - 19 July 2021

At the weekend, I undertook the Ironbourne Middle Distance Triathlon in Eastbourne. A 1.9km swim, 90km ride and a 21.1 half marathon run...

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