Welcome to LAST IN THE RACE, a unique blog about me, Darren Last, and my experiences in all things running, triathlon, training and races. As an aspiring writer and athlete I hope you enjoy my ramblings.

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Darren Last

Oct 17, 20238 min read

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 16, 20227 min read

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.

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Darren Last

Oct 8, 202114 min read

Brutally Amazing - Ironman Barcelona

Do Ironman Barcelona, they said. Great weather, calm sea, flat/fast bike course & great vibe. Well, at least they were right about the vibe.

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Darren Last

Sep 27, 20214 min read

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 read

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...

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Darren Last

Jul 26, 20219 min read

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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