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ᴛʀɪᴀᴛʜʟᴇᴛᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʏᴘᴇ 1 ᴅɪᴀʙᴇᴛᴇꜱ
• ɪʀᴏɴᴍᴀɴ 10:03:00
• 70.3 ɪʀᴏɴᴍᴀɴ 4:56:02
• 5ᴋ 19:33
• ᴍᴀʀᴀᴛʜᴏn 3:16:30

08/09/2026

55KM. 13 BEACHES. 13TH OVERALL. 🌊🏃‍♂️

Two weeks after giving everything I had at Ironman Tallinn, I stood on the start line of my first ultramarathon on the wild island of Tiree.

No proper preparation. No expectations. Just a crazy idea and a willingness to see what my body could do.

And it hurt. Every mile was a fight. But sometimes the hardest moments are where you discover what you’re really capable of.

After starting with high blood sugars, I took a correction injection and managed to keep them around 6 mmol/L for almost the entire 55km. For me, that was another reminder that Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t have to decide where your limits are. 💙

Out of more than 200 runners, I finished 13th overall — something I never imagined before the start.

But the result is only part of the story.

Five unforgettable days in Scotland with my Team DNA family, wild beaches, incredible people, exhaustion, laughter and memories that will stay with me forever.

My body is now paying the price. The last few months have taken everything from it, and my right knee is reminding me that even the strongest engine needs time to recover.

Ironman finished. Ultra finished. The journey continues.

Sometimes you don’t need to be ready.
Sometimes you just need to be brave enough to start.
And then keep moving forward, one mile at a time. 🔥

NeverGiveUp KeepMovingForward

30/08/2026

What would you do two weeks after giving everything in an Ironman… and missing your goal by just 3 minutes? 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

For me… I signed up for my first ultramarathon. 😅🔥

Two weeks after Ironman Tallinn, I’m heading to the wild island of Tiree, Scotland 🇬🇧, ready to discover a completely different kind of challenge — 55 km of running through an incredible island, beaches and wild landscapes. 🌊🏃‍♂️

The Ironman took everything I had. The journey taught me a lot — and now it’s time to see how quickly the body can recover and adapt.

No big expectations. No chasing a time.

Just a new adventure, meeting friends, beautiful beaches, tough terrain and the question:

How ready is the body after Ironman? 🤔💪

Let’s find out. 🏃‍♂️🌊

29/08/2026

RACE REPORT - IRONMAN TALLINN 2026 — SUB10 ATTEMPT WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

10 hours and 3 minutes.

Three minutes away from my goal — but this race was about so much more than the final time.

🌊 SWIM — 1:14
The morning started with heavy fog and almost no visibility. The start was delayed by nearly an hour, and for a while we didn’t know if we would even swim the full distance. I started early, hoping to find some drafting, and trusted the swimmers ahead of me to keep us going in the right direction.

Once I found my rhythm after 500m, I really enjoyed the swim. 1:14 — a new PB for me.

🚴‍♂️ BIKE — just over 5 hours
My plan was 180–185W, but managing my glucose made things complicated from the beginning. My sugars dropped, then unexpectedly climbed high, forcing me to stop three times for insulin.

I was also fighting pain in my hips, glutes and back, but I kept pushing. The final 30km brought strong headwinds, but I stayed in the aero position and finished close to my planned bike time.

🏃‍♂️ RUN — 3:34
My legs felt great at the start and I had to slow myself down from 4:45/km to stay on target. For most of the marathon, I was right where I needed to be for Sub10.

Then came the final 4km.

My legs became incredibly stiff and painful, and eventually every step became a battle. At 38km I had to stop running and start walking. At that moment, I knew Sub10 was gone.

My new goal was simple: finish the Ironman safely.

I crossed the finish line in 10:03 — disappointed to miss my goal by just 3 minutes, but incredibly proud.

New PB on the swim.
New PB on the bike.
New PB on the run.
New PB for the full Ironman.

I didn’t break 10 hours, but I gave everything I had.

Tackling Sub10 wouldn’t be possible without training session prepared to the smallest details by Neil from Neil Campbell

And I couldn’t have done it without my incredible support crew — my wife Anna and the girls, and Mark and Sandra, who stood on the course in heavy rain and gave me the loudest support I could have asked for.

Sub10 didn’t happen this time. But the journey isn’t over.

23/08/2026

I missed the Sub10 goal — but I finished my Ironman with my new PB. 💙

10:03:00.

Just 3 minutes outside the goal I had been chasing for more than a year.

I’m disappointed that I didn’t break 10 hours, but I’m incredibly proud of what I achieved. I gave everything I had on the day, while managing Type 1 Diabetes through 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling and 42.2 km of running.

The goal was Sub10. The result was 10:03.

But this journey was never only about a number on the clock. It was about proving that Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t have to define what we can achieve.

Thank you to my family, my coach, my friends, everyone who supported me, followed my journey and believed in me. ❤️

The goal was missed. The dream is not over.

19/08/2026

Over one year of preparation. Three days to go. 🔥

In 3 days, I’ll take on the biggest challenge of my journey — Ironman Tallinn, with one goal in mind: break 10 hours while living with Type 1 Diabetes. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

The training is done, thank you to Neil from Neil Campbell . The hard work is done. The sacrifices have been made.

Now it’s time to execute. 💪

It’s a hugely challenging goal, but I believe that if I can put everything together on race day — pacing, nutrition, blood glucose management and, most importantly, the right mindset — 9:59:59 is possible.

Whatever happens, I’ll give everything I have.

If you want to follow my race, you can track me in the Ironman app by selecting Ironman Tallinn and looking for bib #443.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. Special thanks to my love Anna and girls❤️

Three days. One goal. One Ironman. Let’s go. 🔥

19/07/2026

One year ago, I started my journey towards one goal: Sub-10 Ironman with Type 1 Diabetes.

The last 15 days have been the longest and most demanding training block I’ve ever completed.

🚴 Cycling: 787.65 km in 23h 55m 29s
🏃 Running: 95.05 km in 7h 41m 31s
🏊 Swimming: 17,998 m in 6h 34m 39s

Every kilometre, every session, and every minute was completed while keeping my blood glucose in a good range. Managing Type 1 Diabetes alongside this training is a challenge in itself, but it’s one I’m committed to every single day.

Sometimes people say I’m talented. The truth is, the only talent I have is the willingness to work hard. Results don’t come from talent alone—they come from consistency, discipline, and showing up day after day, even when it’s difficult.

The journey to Ironman Tallinn continues. One session at a time. One step closer to the dream.

04/07/2026

A lovely morning in Ballina and another great day of racing!
It was a pleasure to be part of a relay team with my coach, Neil, taking on the bike leg. I felt strong throughout the race, and together we came away with 🥇 1st place in a very competitive field.
A huge thank you to my girls for coming along to support me. Having you there means everything and makes every race even more special. ❤️
On to the next challenge!

23/06/2026

Mondello24 done and dusted! 🚴‍♂️🔥

A fantastic 24 hours of racing with the DNA Draft Dodgers ( #435). I’m really happy with how the race unfolded and especially with the pace I was able to maintain throughout my stints.

In a very strong field, we battled hard and came away with 10th place, something we can all be proud of. Personally, I covered 235 km, climbed over 1,000 m, and spent over 6 hours in the saddle, making it my longest ride ever. It was a great test of endurance, pacing, teamwork and recovery.

Most importantly, the body is feeling surprisingly good and recovering well, which is always a positive sign with bigger goals still ahead. Huge thanks to my teammates, supporters and everyone who cheered us on over the last 24 hours.

235.21 km • 1,063 m elevation • 6h 18m riding time • 37.2 km/h average speed

On to the next challenge. 💪

22/06/2026

Well done to our fantastic fellas who came 10th in the highly competitive 4-man race and 4th in the 8-man race 👏
Serious power and pace for the full 24 hours with the 4 man team covering 850km at an average of over 35 km/h (including handovers) and the 8 man team covering well over 800km 🚀
Great camaraderie with the 12 lads supporting each other throughout the 24 hours to cover 1,000 miles between them!

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