Well done on completing the hardest course in Europe on a “hard” day. I love that you led with the thanks, very humble. The course was so hard and that swim is the worst water I’ve personally ever witnessed at an IM event. The bike was brutal, you look like you’ve got a great position dialled in
Great video, especially the race analysis at the end. I was a first timer on Sunday and managed by some miracle to scrape in under the cut off. Nice to hear your views about the swim portion which was unforgettable, makes me even prouder to call myself an ironman. Good luck in Portugal.
Such a great video and write up. 100% inspirational. What a fantastic time for your first full IM, you should be very proud. Love the last words, there’s IM and then there’s IM Wales. It’s definitely on my bucket list but first I need to complete a full distance and am looking into Bolton. Wales would definitely be next.
Thanks Terry! Was a great day. I would say that the Bike course in Bolton is horrendous, I haven’t done it myself but apparently it’s not very safe! Run is flat though 👌🏻
Yes it looks pretty brutal with 3 laps and on some poor roads. Support is supposed to be great but the big tick for me is a lake swim as I suffer with sea sickness. If I can conquer that I would love to do Tenby for all the greatness your video shows, it looks the best and has such a great following.
@@LewisfromUA-cam I have but forgot them when I did Weymouth 70.3, even though it was calm conditions I still felt rough. I think I just need more practice in the sea and will hopefully get over it. Tenby sea conditions looked far from calm which is why I am doubting my ability. I agree with you the bike course looks better. You’re doing IM Portugal this weekend, best of luck with that.
@@LewisfromUA-cam yeah I had cramp on the second lap - managed to cling to a safety board while I sorted it out - great event and the boats did an awesome job
what an epic start with that sunrise - talk about chills!
I know 🙌🏻
Great video, congratulations. Just entered the 2023 race and now pretty scared 😂
The atmosphere will pull you through! 👌🏻
Well done on completing the hardest course in Europe on a “hard” day. I love that you led with the thanks, very humble.
The course was so hard and that swim is the worst water I’ve personally ever witnessed at an IM event. The bike was brutal, you look like you’ve got a great position dialled in
Thanks Shaun! I really appreciate it! Even Joe Skipper said it was his hardest ever competitive swim 👀
Bike is my string point luckily!
Great video, I’ve signed up for 2023 and this has fired me up to get training! I’m with you on the “this will be my first marathon” too 👏
Great choice!! Better to go straight in the deep end 😉 😂
@@LewisfromUA-cam 😂🤜🤛
@@sparkydevil797 good luck, il be there to spectate 👌🏻
Brilliant video Lewis, what a debut! I'll join you on the sidelines next year :D
Thanks Dan 🙏🏼 was a great weekend and great to meet you finally!
See you next year on the sidelines, I think it will be harder 😂
I travelled to Tenby as a first-time spectator, and the swim looked truly brutal. Wonderful video. Congratulations on a great achievement.
Thanks Martin! Going to give it a go next year? 👀
Great video, especially the race analysis at the end. I was a first timer on Sunday and managed by some miracle to scrape in under the cut off. Nice to hear your views about the swim portion which was unforgettable, makes me even prouder to call myself an ironman. Good luck in Portugal.
YOU ARE AN IRONMAN DARTEN 👏🏼👏🏼
Great work, it was not easy at all but it was such an amazing day for all.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Brian 🙏🏼
Great day out Lewis, great result for your first full iron-distance race.
Thanks! 🙏🏼
Hard day but at least I can say Joe Skipper said it’s also his toughest swim race conditions 😂
Great race, well done!
Thanks Jason! 🙏🏼
Great video, superb.
Thanks Paul, glad you liked it 🙏🏼
Such a great video and write up. 100% inspirational. What a fantastic time for your first full IM, you should be very proud. Love the last words, there’s IM and then there’s IM Wales. It’s definitely on my bucket list but first I need to complete a full distance and am looking into Bolton. Wales would definitely be next.
Thanks Terry! Was a great day.
I would say that the Bike course in Bolton is horrendous, I haven’t done it myself but apparently it’s not very safe! Run is flat though 👌🏻
Yes it looks pretty brutal with 3 laps and on some poor roads. Support is supposed to be great but the big tick for me is a lake swim as I suffer with sea sickness. If I can conquer that I would love to do Tenby for all the greatness your video shows, it looks the best and has such a great following.
@@terrycurtis260 have your Tried ear plugs while swimming? Made a huge difference for me!
@@LewisfromUA-cam I have but forgot them when I did Weymouth 70.3, even though it was calm conditions I still felt rough. I think I just need more practice in the sea and will hopefully get over it. Tenby sea conditions looked far from calm which is why I am doubting my ability. I agree with you the bike course looks better. You’re doing IM Portugal this weekend, best of luck with that.
@@terrycurtis260 fair enough, lots of practice like you said and it will only get better 😁
Kudos Lewis, some achievement!!
Thanks! 😄 Appreciate the support 💪🏻
Fab video, especially as we video bombed it 😀
Thanks Trish! Amazing to see you on the run and coming past my accommodation with your friends ❤️👏🏼
Congrats Brother
Thanks Nick 🙏🏼
Where did you get that jacket?? Well done on it all
They were at the expo the day after! I got a women’s one as all the mens were gone asap 😂
@@LewisfromUA-cam so hard to het the merch and expensive
@@jamesmahoney1878 agreed! The finishers jacket was £85…probably the only thing which is a reasonable price 😂
Did that bike route say 110 miles! ? 🤔
Yep! Tenby is always 111miles, I started a tad late. I think it’s to accommodate the extra T1 transition.
Swim was mental - 200 people quit
I know! But I’m very glad there was no fatalities…kudos to the people who even attempted and thanks to the sea safety team
👏🏼👏🏼
@@LewisfromUA-cam yeah I had cramp on the second lap - managed to cling to a safety board while I sorted it out - great event and the boats did an awesome job
@@leemathison8728 glad you got through 🙏🏼 It was definitely a tough day.
@@LewisfromUA-cam yeah I had a spot of cramp lap 2 a nice lifeguard let me hold onto their board while I sorted myself out - great day jverall
@@leemathison8728 great work, they were great to help sight on the 2nd lap! 😀