Training for Dubai half Ironman, my first 70.3, aged 52! I learnt to swim a year ago. Thank you for this real, honest video. It's really helped me feel positive that I can do it
Watching you cross the finish line brought back tears to when i finished my 1st IM , this year. I'm glad i was able to relive that moment through you video. 💪💪
I love what you did (and sharing your journey). I am that 53 "fat" (i call it more cosy) dad who will try to do the same for a 70.3 IM in summer 2020. Your journey inspired and motivated me even more.
Absolutely love this story. I'm on the same journey with veggies. I've done numerous running/ultra trail events and learning the cycling and the swimming. Getting swimming right is brutal! Major thanks for this video my friend.
You'll be that guy that people talk about, "my mate did an Iron man". Transports you to legendary status. Well done mate, quite rightly proud. I start triathlon training tomorrow with a target of the Bolton Iron-man 2020
Awesome work my man. I'm in the same boat. I've just done my first marathon and now looking at a 70.3. I'm 40 and learning to swim. I can't seam to get the hang of it but I'll stick with it. Thanks for the inspiration my friend. Great work
Awesome video and journey. I am where you were when you began - can run, just started cycling... swim like a rock. You give the normal person hope. Good job.
Hi, I started running just like you, built it up slowly and have got the bug now. I’m doing my first 22 mile trail running race next week but already looking into doing a half Ironman. Watched a few videos online and came across this one. I was amazing to watch this and see you trained in rugby as that’s where I’m from. Watching this was like watching my self, I can’t swim either. Thank you for posting this and helping others to have a go at someone new!
Top work. Just signed up for my first half ironman and was browsing some inspiration. Very impressive doing it from a standing start with no real base level of fitness, kudos sir.
Great Video. Well done on the 70.3 - i`m doing my first 70.3 at Weymouth in Sept 2020. Have subscribed to your channel. hope to watch more of your videos. Keep up the great work
Thanks for sharing your experience! Awesome job, I'm glad you were able to accomplish what you set out to do. I'll be attempting my own Half Ironman this Fall. I've also considered documenting it. I've done 2 marathon length runs in the past but it's been a few years. Thank you for your insight and inspiration.
Thanks John very motivating got my first Half Ironman in May 2020 my running is nowhere near yours but my swimming is much better !! Currently I can run only up to 3 miles and I am mountain biking for 2 hrs + 3 times a week and haven't even started in the pool yet! thanks again
Fact that swimming is new to you and you did it, it’s awesome. Trying to get my friends to do this. First excuse was the swim. They need to hear you. I am about to do my first one.
Great story, great video. Am thinking about starting to train for a 70 myself and this is very inspiring. Hope all is progressing well with your training. All the best.
Loved this video, helped inspire me to do Ironman Stafford earlier this year. Wish you would do more. Just started following you on Strava, keep up the good work John, you and your girlfriend are a great couple.👍
I did Weymouth in 2017 as well and similar story. Desperate to do a full but unfortunately I dislocated my shoulder badly last year swimming front crawl (this was my 10th dislocation) so had to stop swimming and concentrate on bike/run. Got shoulder surgery in October so hopefully back to swimming early 2020 and then full Ironman 2021. If you haven’t already done it I’d really recommend Long Course Weekend in Tenby. Amazing atmosphere & scenery and a fantastic weekend of swim/bike/run!
Great video and congratulations on completing the 70.3! I'm also vegan and 3 years into my Triathlon journey. Stick with it and maybe think about getting a coach. You will be well under 6 hours next time I'm sure!
Great video and story. Really motivating. I've done one sprint tri and doing another one in a few months. Looking to do an Olympic tri in the fall and work my way up to half ironman.
Well done and thanks for the video. Similar to you, I went vegan, found rich roll podcast, read the book, got inspired. Signed up for weymouth 2019 (1st triathlon) The vid was a big help. Well done again.
Excellent video. Very inspiring. I do plan on doing a 70.3 at some point. I've completed a couple of sprints and 1 Olympic triathlon so the next logical step is 70.3 IM. Have you got a full IM lined up for this year?
Thank you for sharing your journey. It's a real inspiration as I'm thinking about signing up for my first 70.3. How long did you spend training for it from when you started to learn how to swim to race day?
Thank you!!! I was an pro American football player. not built for distance events physically but mentally I never quit....Well...I’m 53...not a strong swimmer..and have numb feet from neuropathy....so why not do a 70.3 event right? After registering for the Bolder CO event with some buddies I thought “what the FUCK did u do?....Your video gave me some inspiration and hope!!! Great tips! Thank you soooo much!!! And congrats on your journey!!! Top notch stuff!!!
Not really, had a few knee problems before from running so just tried to keep on top of that by giving my legs a cold shower after training, a good foam roll/stretch and then eating plenty and sleeping to recover - John
Training for Dubai half Ironman, my first 70.3, aged 52! I learnt to swim a year ago. Thank you for this real, honest video. It's really helped me feel positive that I can do it
victoria haye I’m also leaving in Dubai and is thinking to embark in this challenge this year .All the best you’ll do it !
Just watching your video while I wait for my first Ironman 70.3 to start in about 45 minutes!
Amazing - hope it went alright
Watching you cross the finish line brought back tears to when i finished my 1st IM , this year. I'm glad i was able to relive that moment through you video. 💪💪
Well done Travis ! Hope you get more interviews like this one while you are in Texas. Have great time and bring home some awesome Daily Tri News.
I love what you did (and sharing your journey). I am that 53 "fat" (i call it more cosy) dad who will try to do the same for a 70.3 IM in summer 2020. Your journey inspired and motivated me even more.
Dude you better be training right now
cancelled because of rona?
what are your plans now since the whole season is a scratch?
Absolutely love this story. I'm on the same journey with veggies. I've done numerous running/ultra trail events and learning the cycling and the swimming. Getting swimming right is brutal! Major thanks for this video my friend.
Great story, very authentic and genuine. good on you!
Thank you 😊 - John
You'll be that guy that people talk about, "my mate did an Iron man". Transports you to legendary status. Well done mate, quite rightly proud.
I start triathlon training tomorrow with a target of the Bolton Iron-man 2020
David Davies yeah it was gives you a good story to tell 😁 good luck 👍🏻
I’ll see you there 👀
Please ignore my poor spelling of SPECIAL at end, this video took a lot of time ^_^
Hi, would you mind sharing with us your detailed plan for 70.3?
Awesome work my man. I'm in the same boat. I've just done my first marathon and now looking at a 70.3. I'm 40 and learning to swim. I can't seam to get the hang of it but I'll stick with it. Thanks for the inspiration my friend. Great work
Awesome video and journey. I am where you were when you began - can run, just started cycling... swim like a rock. You give the normal person hope. Good job.
Hi, I started running just like you, built it up slowly and have got the bug now. I’m doing my first 22 mile trail running race next week but already looking into doing a half Ironman. Watched a few videos online and came across this one. I was amazing to watch this and see you trained in rugby as that’s where I’m from. Watching this was like watching my self, I can’t swim either. Thank you for posting this and helping others to have a go at someone new!
Glad to provide some motivation, hope the run goes well for you :D
Nice to see a regular guys journey. I have a sprint coming up in June and my goal
Next year is a half or a full Ironman.
Thanks for sharing. I have signed up for a 70.3 and started training so was great to see it from a perspective of a normal guy.
Thank you for sharing your journey - very instructive and inspiring.
how long did it take before you realised the break just had its quick release lever open :)
Great video! Thank you for the inspiration!
What a fantastic video, well done to you for building up from nothing to 70.3 IRONMAN!!
Loved the video, my wife and I have signed up for our first ironman 70.3, inspirational 👍👍
So refreshing and authentic story very well done and many thanks for sharing .
Well done mate, a great blueprint for us to use, that want to finish a 70.3. Thanks for sharing.
great accomplishment! thank-you for the tips!
signed up for my first ironman 70.3 . Your video was very inspiring.
Bad ass, I can’t wait to feel that feeling in a April.
Thanks for sharing, i completed a short Triathlon in 2018 and have just started training again to complete an Ironman 70.3
Great video mate.
From someone who has done 7 halfs and 1 full.....this is really inspiring. Definitely on my to do list. Good job, mate.
Top work. Just signed up for my first half ironman and was browsing some inspiration. Very impressive doing it from a standing start with no real base level of fitness, kudos sir.
Everyone's gotta start somewhere I guess, but I'm glad you enjoyed, made this to hopefully inspire others :D
Great Video. Well done on the 70.3 - i`m doing my first 70.3 at Weymouth in Sept 2020. Have subscribed to your channel. hope to watch more of your videos. Keep up the great work
Way to go! Incredible to see such a big transformation.
Thank you so much!
Great video. Really thinking that the big 70 is next for me. This story has really inspired me
Good for you pal! I’ll be doing this one day as well!
Brilliant video mate. Got my first 1/2 in 4 weeks in Dubai. This has been a great help. Much appreciated. Good luck in your future races.
Excellent video, thank you for making it
Thank, I'm very happy with how it turned out :D - John
Great video! This has made me feel a little less terrified about my first half in May next year! Thanks you :)
How did you do?
Thank you for this video man. Your story is so inspiring.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Awesome job, I'm glad you were able to accomplish what you set out to do.
I'll be attempting my own Half Ironman this Fall. I've also considered documenting it. I've done 2 marathon length runs in the past but it's been a few years. Thank you for your insight and inspiration.
Thanks John very motivating got my first Half Ironman in May 2020 my running is nowhere near yours but my swimming is much better !! Currently I can run only up to 3 miles and I am mountain biking for 2 hrs + 3 times a week and haven't even started in the pool yet! thanks again
Fact that swimming is new to you and you did it, it’s awesome. Trying to get my friends to do this. First excuse was the swim. They need to hear you. I am about to do my first one.
Swimming still isn't my favourite but good to mix it up
Great story, great video. Am thinking about starting to train for a 70 myself and this is very inspiring. Hope all is progressing well with your training. All the best.
Dude, really great work. I hope you're proud of yourself, because I'm proud of you. Now I have to chase down my IM dream.
Loved this video, helped inspire me to do Ironman Stafford earlier this year. Wish you would do more. Just started following you on Strava, keep up the good work John, you and your girlfriend are a great couple.👍
Wow that's amazing glad it helped you - been a weird couple years for Triathlon training but hopefully some more to come soon 😬- John
Thanks, for sharing your experience that inspired and motivated me.
Nice one John! I’m training for a very short novice triathlon in a couple of months, so nowhere near a half Ironman, and this is good motivation.
Push yourself in training and then just focus on enjoying the event, good luck - John
Great work
I m doing the IM Weymouth next weekend. I have enjoyed your video! Thanks
Have fun! It's great event 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your journey! Very inspiring.
Well done. What a great watch. Good going mate
awesome little film boi. we're proud of you!
Thank you bro for the upload extremely helpful
Amazing work dude! Extremely Inspirational
Fantastic effort mate. Well done. Great video.😎
I did Weymouth in 2017 as well and similar story. Desperate to do a full but unfortunately I dislocated my shoulder badly last year swimming front crawl (this was my 10th dislocation) so had to stop swimming and concentrate on bike/run. Got shoulder surgery in October so hopefully back to swimming early 2020 and then full Ironman 2021. If you haven’t already done it I’d really recommend Long Course Weekend in Tenby. Amazing atmosphere & scenery and a fantastic weekend of swim/bike/run!
what an inspiring journey! thanks for sharing your story :)
Super video. Inspiration for many.
Congratulation man, great stuff...thank you for sharing
Congrats!
What a Great Video! Thanks for sharing! :) I got really inspired!
Great video! Really inspiring mate
Aww this is fab. Thank you and well done. You’ve eased my mind as I am trading for my first in June. Feel nervous now...
Brilliant vid that. Awesome journey 👌👏
Great video and congratulations on completing the 70.3! I'm also vegan and 3 years into my Triathlon journey. Stick with it and maybe think about getting a coach. You will be well under 6 hours next time I'm sure!
Good for you. Great journey
amazing feel inspired and hearing your fitness story x
Great job man. Incredible, now I want to do one!
Great Video! Thanks for sharing. 😃
Really well done, amazing! This is something I'm considering also and I'm 44 now so Rich Roll a big influence also. You're awesome, new subscriber!
You won't regret it Paul, the hard days are worth it all for the journey and the experience!
The food you were eating definitely helped!
Thanks for the video. I'm exactly where you started. I've done a lots of HM and 2 Marathons, but can't swim. I'll get on with it!
It's a big challenge when you're not a strong swimmer but definitely worth it
Awesome vid, looking to get back into it.
And love the Freeland track, haven't heard that for a while!!
Great video and story. Really motivating. I've done one sprint tri and doing another one in a few months. Looking to do an Olympic tri in the fall and work my way up to half ironman.
Sick video mate! Thinking about booking a 70.3!
DO IT - John
Great tips! I'll definitely have to look into local clubs.
Well done man!
great story bro - thanks for sharing
Enjoyed very much! Subbed!
Just signed up! Like u am a runner and can do a Marathon but yeah I'm a bad swimmer and rider so very worried!!!
Really helpful and motivational.. What are time limits for each event to get Ironman 70.3
Well done and thanks for the video. Similar to you, I went vegan, found rich roll podcast, read the book, got inspired. Signed up for weymouth 2019 (1st triathlon) The vid was a big help. Well done again.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, great event and atmosphere, hope the training and day go to plan - John
Congrats great achievement I am training thanks for the inspiration
I decided two days ago I'll do a half ironman.... listening to your experience. I'm so anxious hahaha. It sounds and seems so scary
It's definitely a challenge. but well worth doing :D - John
great video well done mate
Excellent video. Very inspiring. I do plan on doing a 70.3 at some point. I've completed a couple of sprints and 1 Olympic triathlon so the next logical step is 70.3 IM.
Have you got a full IM lined up for this year?
Sorry for the late reply, but did my full Iron Man last July, planning to make a video soon
I see you with the black and neon yellow suit! That's my color scheme too!
That was a lot of people scheme of choice at Weymouth, probably because it was the cheapest tri suit on wiggle ^_^ - John
Thank you for sharing your journey. It's a real inspiration as I'm thinking about signing up for my first 70.3. How long did you spend training for it from when you started to learn how to swim to race day?
Cracking effort mate. Any plans for the full 140.6? :D
Yeah I did the full at Bolton nearly 2 years ago, need to get around to editing it at some point
Well done
Congrats.
Inspiring AF!!
I liked your video. Nice work! How does the saltwater affect skin rubbing?
As far as I can remember it wasn't too bad apart from some nipple chaffing on the run - John
Great video!
Bro what's the name of the app you are using to track your running, swimming and biking? Thanks and much love bro❤️
I use a garmin watch and connect it to Strava 😊
Good for you buddy! Love the banana!
congrats!
Respect 👍👍
Thank you 😄 - John
Thank you!!! I was an pro American football player. not built for distance events physically but mentally I never quit....Well...I’m 53...not a strong swimmer..and have numb feet from neuropathy....so why not do a 70.3 event right? After registering for the Bolder CO event with some buddies I thought “what the FUCK did u do?....Your video gave me some inspiration and hope!!! Great tips! Thank you soooo much!!! And congrats on your journey!!! Top notch stuff!!!
Great video! Thanks for that. Did you never get injured because of training that much, or by increasing the mileage of training?
Not really, had a few knee problems before from running so just tried to keep on top of that by giving my legs a cold shower after training, a good foam roll/stretch and then eating plenty and sleeping to recover - John
I Think the brick training is where you train a whole brick to the Wall you have to have for completing an Ironman hahah
Awesome!