Port Macquarie Half Ironman - Race Report (October, 2010)

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would ever compete in, let alone survive, a Half Ironman when I first got into the sport of triathlon four years ago. To me, those people were hardcore, crazy and a little bit mental. I thought it was hard enough to do short distance races. And now look at me - I have joined the ranks of freaks.

I originally got into this sport for three reasons. 1) A few of my friends (Wendy Ewen, Scott Morison & Blair Larsen) & my favourite Body Attacker, Bevan James Eyles were all competing in the sport & I admired them so much for being fit enough to train for three disciplines. 2) The hot men (bare legs & calf muscles - heaven). And 3) A new challenge. Obviously number two is what drove me to sign up...clearly.