Ironman or Head of Legal Practice?
22 Nov 2024
Our Head of Legal Practice, Rhodri Howells, has been quietly challenging himself outside the office by taking part in Ironman Triathlon competitions. He recently completed his third Ironman, which he says was the toughest yet.
Rhodri’s passion for these gruelling challenges started a few years ago, and he’s been consistently training ever since. In September 2022, he took part in the Ironman in Wales and ran a Marathon in April 2023.
An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance races organised by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) and consists of swimming, cycling and running.
Rhodri’s recent challenge saw him:
· Swim 2.4 miles in Pennington Flash.
· Cycle 112 miles around the hilly Bolton countryside.
· Run a 4-lap 26.22-mile run.
Rhodri experienced tough conditions on the day, with 50Kph winds making the bicycle leg hugely challenging. He was completely empty of energy by the second half of the marathon but dug deep to make it over the finish line.
You’d think three Ironman competitions would be enough… but not for Rhodri. He’s just signed up for his next Ironman challenge on 3rd September 2023.
Good luck, Rhodri and well done on a huge achievement.