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From Casual Cyclist to 70.3 Finisher
When Carl first came to coaching, he had no athletic background — just a bit of road biking under his belt and a willingness to learn. He was completely new to structured training, but it was clear from the beginning that he had potential. Our first focus? Building aerobic capacity and learning how to train, starting from the ground up.
📊 The Starting Point
No endurance sport history
LT2 threshold was promising, but aerobic base (LT1) was lacking
We began with simple run-walk sessions to ease him in
✅ First 5K test: 25:33
🏁 First Triathlon — Radley Sprint
Carl made his debut at the Radley Sprint Triathlon, and it was immediately clear: he was a natural competitor.
🏊 Swim: 8:46
🚴 Bike: 42:00
🏃 Run: 25:00 🏆 2nd in age group, 26th overall — an incredible first race result!
🇪🇸 A Spark in Mallorca
During a training camp in Mallorca, Carl watched the Half Ironman and was instantly inspired. By the time we were at the airport heading home, he had already entered Ironman 70.3 Mallorca 2025.
This was a big leap for someone who had only done a pool sprint and a parkrun — but that moment lit a fire in him.
📈 Race Progression
🏞️ Blenheim Triathlon
Known for its brutal hills, Carl crushed it:
Swim: 14:40
Bike: 39:48
Run: 31:02
🇪🇺 European Sprint Triathlon (Age Group Qualifier)
A huge step up in performance:
Swim: 14:01
Bike: 30:55
Run: 23:41
🚴♂️ Ride Across Britain
Carl completed the legendary Ride Across Britain:
9 days
1,500+ km
17,000m of climbing
65+ hours of saddle time 💪 A major endurance milestone and huge aerobic base builder.
🔥 Ironman Inspiration
Carl joined the team on a trip to support at Ironman Cascais, and the energy of the event left a mark. The atmosphere, the finish line, the camaraderie — it only deepened his motivation for his own 70.3 in Mallorca.
🏕️ Lanzarote Training Camp & Winter Prep
We built through a huge winter training block, culminating in another powerful training camp in Lanzarote. Carl's body and mindset were now aligned — ready to take on his first long-course triathlon.
🏃♂️ Wokingham Half Marathon
To test run fitness heading into race season:
1:49:20 — a strong result and perfect benchmark for what was to come.
🎯 Ironman 70.3 Mallorca (First Middle Distance Race!)
Carl delivered an outstanding performance in tough conditions:
🏊 Swim: 33:11
🚴 Bike: 2:50
🏃 Run: 2:04
🎉 A massive achievement for his first 70.3 — pacing, execution, and mindset were all spot on.
🚀 What’s Next?
Carl has now set his sights on Ironman 70.3 Weymouth. With his first long-course under his belt and another big summer of training ahead, he’s building into a serious age-group competitor.
From a complete novice to a Mallorca finisher in less than two years, Carl's story is one of commitment, progression, and belief. He’s proof that with the right approach, anyone can achieve big things in triathlon.
Richard - Alpha State Athlete
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