05/30/2026
Ten years ago I completed a full Ironman.
It didn't go well.
My knee was wrecked, I walked most of the marathon, and I stopped training for a month afterwards.
Fast forward to 2026 and I decided to give long-course triathlon another shot at the Mallorca Half Ironman.
The breakdown:
🏊 1.9km swim: 35 min
🚴 90km bike: 3h04
🏃 Half marathon: 1h46
More importantly, I actually enjoyed the entire race.
In this post I share:
✅ How I trained while maintaining strength training
✅ What went right on race day
✅ What I'd change next time
✅ My goal of going sub-5 hours at a future Half Ironman https://wix.to/MVxWibR
Key takeaways: consistent strength work, pacing lessons, and nutrition fixes for race day. What part of race prep do you struggle with most? Share below.
My First Half Ironman in Mallorca: Training, Results & Lessons Learned
Ten years after a brutal Ironman experience left me injured and burnt out, I returned to long-course triathlon for the Mallorca Half Ironman. Here's how I trained while maintaining strength, how race day unfolded, and what I'll change to go sub-5 hours next time.
