The Iron Rookie Blog

2022Jul

Rookie gets 6 in a row @ IMUK : Race Report

Rookie Does 6 in a row at Ironman UK : 2022 Race report I managed to do it, 6 in a row at Bolton like….. Make no mistake….. Ironman UK has the best supporters in all the land….. More about them in a minute….. Today was another tough day at

2022Jun

6 in a row @ IMUK Wk 25/25

Rookie goes for 6 in a row @ Ironman UK Week 25/25 Traditionally, the final weekend before raceday presents an irresistible opportunity to go and smash the hell out of a single lap of the Bolton bike circuit and feel all ‘Joe Skipper’ with yourself pre race….. Not on this

6 in a row @ IMUK Week 24/25

Rookie goes for 6 in a row @ Ironman UK Week 24/25 Final crack at 3 laps of the Bolton bike circuit 2 Weeks before race day and i’m dressed in full winter gear, man tights, shell jacket, the works…. Grey skies and a cold howling wind as standard…. What

6 in a row @ IMUK Week 23/25

Rookie goes for 6 in a row @ IMUK Week 23/25 The weather in Bolton is a national disgrace. It’s meant be summer ffs….. 3 weeks before race day and what do we get? A beautiful, tranquil, calm summers day? Nah….. Grey skies and 20 mph gale force winds as

6 in a row @ IMUK Wk 22/25

Rookie goes for 6 in a row @ IMUK Week 22/25 So a few months ago, I treated myself to a proper TT bike. ‘I’m not allowed to ride it until I hit 14 stone and the weather is perfect” I declared. That day finally arrived on Thursday. Off I