IRON? continued

This is the story of Hanna's first triathlon. It was a great experience, and apart from a few side-achey minutes during the run I enjoyed every aspect of it. The cheerful people, the great scenery, the excitement, and of course the exercise. I'm totally doing this again!

Getting familiar with the place and the transition area


Last instructions from the organizers

All athletes lining up in the water - ready, steady, go!

Swimming was awesome! Fast and cold and surprisingly silent. A great experience.

Not my strongest point: biking. The landscape was so beautiful though, I kept forgetting it was a race.

Still happy after 2 miles. The third one was a bitch.

Finally! After about 2 hours (1:55:58 including very long and social transitions) crossing the finishing line feels unreal.

High and exhausted, feeling like a winner (a hungry one!)

Special thanks to Marko, my coach, driver, cheerleader, medic, bike mender, cook, transportation and logistics manager, recovery supervisor ...! You're the best!