As a supporter, it’s important to believe in your athlete and offer unwavering support. You don’t want them to waiver and doubt, you want them to remain strong and resolute. Saying that, I had no doubt that Iain TwinBikeRun would not be running the final 13 miles of Celtman and I trained accordingly as his … Continue reading Celtman Low Level Route – Support Running (Andrew)
I have summarized my Celtman experience in a video.
The celtman has a mandatory kit list for the run. These are the items I used. The item I would definitly recommend is poles. They made a big difference when I was tired. Shoes I’ve worn Hoka’s for years. I find them very comfy and great for trail and long distance events. The down side … Continue reading Celtman 2022 – Run Kit (Iain)
Film Friday is a weekly recommendation of one video to watch this weekend. So what was it like to race Celtman in 2022? Watch this and find out….
The average temperature of the water in the swim is 12-13C. I wanted to ensure that I stayed warm, and if there were Jellyfish present that I would be protected from their sting. Wet Suit I’ve been using the same wet suit for about 6 years but a couple of months before the race my … Continue reading Celtman 2022 – Swim Kit (Iain)
Conditions for Iain TwinBikeRun at Celtman were brutal. 3K swim, 120 mile bike and a marathon in 40mph headwinds and driving rain. However, I can report, with my duvet and pillow, the support car was roasty toasty. Swim Start Competitors need to register in Sheildaig and board the bus to the start line by 4am. … Continue reading Celtman Support (Andrew)
I headed out of T2. I had 17km and 2 hours 45 minutes to reach T2a so that I would be allowed to complete the course using the low route. What I didn’t realize was the run starts with a 5km climb. The last section of the run has a high and a low route. … Continue reading Celtman 2022 – Run (Iain)
The forecast for the bike leg was wet, windy and sunny. A typical Scottish weather system – it couldn’t make up its mind what it wanted to be. It was straight up hill from Sheildaig onto the main road. Thankfully, I left the bike in transition set to a low gear but from the sound … Continue reading Celtman 2022 – Bike (Iain)
The day before the race I visited the swim location as the organizers had arranged a social swim. The conditions were pretty brutal. It was wet, windy and there was allot of choppy waves. The organizers shortened the swim distance and asked everyone to just do a 100m swim in a slightly less blustery section. … Continue reading Celtman 2022 – Swim (Iain)
Extreme triathlons tend to take place in beautiful remote locations. Celtman is no exception. It takes place in Torridon. A tiny village enclosed by mountains and sea. But there is a downside to the location. It can be very difficult to get accommodation near to the race. If I’m interested in an event I try … Continue reading Celtman 2022 – Pre-race (Iain)
Twin brothers swimming, cycling and running in Scotland 