FEATURES
Transition 2 (Bike to Run) was not so crowded this time.
26.2 Mile Run in temperatures exceeding 40°C and humidity in the 90% made it quite possibly the hardest thing I have done to date. Every aid station I was chucking cups of ice down my tri-suit and in my sun hat as well as taking on as much fluid as possible to keep my core temperature as low as possible. Running into the natural energy lab, where it is known to be even hotter and more exposed to the elements made it quite exciting, seeing bodies at the side of the road where they had become a victim to Ironman Kona. Surprisingly I felt good, until 21.6 miles where sudden cramp in both hamstrings took me out of the race for a few minutes, while I had to stretch. Luckily a bystander was able to aid me stretch out. The last mile was quite emotional and one that still brings a tear to my eye, the support and overwhelming feeling of success as I ran down onto the finishing carpet and being called an IRONMAN on the world stage is quite unreal and one I still cannot believe. Remember I only started triathlon a year ago.
10 hours 7 minutes and 35 seconds.
Being the 1st Military person over the line beating the Army and Navy.
Being the 7th UK male in my age group over the line and 79th overall male in my age group in the world are some statics I am proud of.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that have helped me
on this journey. It has been a financial burden, one that I am still paying for but exceptional all the same.
Lastly anyone that is interested in triathlon, go for it! Male, female, able bodied or with a disability. Three disciplines can balance out the field and taking part is still great fun. We as a sport need you, and more females in RAF Tri so get in touch with the Assocation. We welcome you all whatever your ability.
Follow Scott’s on Twitter @Scotthill1983 RAF Triathlon Association:
raf.mod.uk/raftriathlon
24
Envoy Winter 2015
www.raf-ff.org.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56