#‎IronmindTri‬ Results, click here to view.

Well done to everyone who took part in the first A Lust For Life Ironmind Sprint Distance Triathlon. We hope you enjoyed your experience and look forward to see you again at another event. If you have any queries about the results, please click here to contact the timing company.

‪#IronmindTri Important Race Information, click here to view.

The Ironmind beginner’s triathlon was born out of the foundations of the “Ironmind” documentary, which aired on RTÉ 2 last November. This followed the moving and inspirational stories of our four race ambassadors Colm, Jade, Orla and Mark on their honest and gripping journeys of self-discovery and pursuit to build greater understanding and control over their minds and bodies.

Using a 70.3 Ironman triathlon as a challenge to focus the journey allowed both the viewers and these four inspiring people to have something real and tangible to measure the progress of their holistic wellness over the course of 6 months.

The documentary hit home for so many people throughout Ireland and for once put mental health at the centre of the nation’s attention. It opened up conversations in many households, workplaces and schools. The general public and online reaction was massive and really opened our eyes to how many people related and took something from two hours of television.

Many people contacted A Lust For Life with enquiries about taking on their own challenge and perhaps signing up for a triathlon, one of the fastest growing sports in the country, but so many were intimidated by the thoughts of it. The open water, the seasoned triathletes flying past on bikes etc… Personally, I can completely understand these fears as I shared them myself. Because of this we wanted to create an event that allowed people challenge themselves but removed some of these fears, guiding and supporting people to allow them take on such a challenge.

The swim is shallow and parallel to the shoreline, within depth and completely safe in the pristinely clean and glorious Lough Ennell, while the bike course is on flat, wide and marshalled roads, with two 9km loops, where people of all fitness levels will cycle and enjoy the buzz of the event. The run is 4km through the beautiful parkland of Belvedere House and Gardens, finishing through the gothic archway in the centre of the park. You wouldn’t even know you are running as you get lost in the scenery.

There will be bands and Dj’s playing and entertaining the crowds and families, prizes for best supporters and fans, a festival area where the best of local producers will cater for the needs of everyone, but above all there will be a positive energy that will ignite and support everyone that takes part. A magical day.

Finally, because the focus is on participation and newbies getting involved in this beginner’s Triathlon, prizes are not being awarded for 1st/2nd/3rd as usual but will be awarded for silly stuff like best celebration crossing the line, longest transition time etc. which should be great fun!

Any questions in relation to online registration, please email customerservice@fitmagazine.ie

For any questions not relating to the registration process, please email triathlon@alustforlife.com

“Triathlon Ireland is delighted to welcome the Lust for Life event to our calendar. Taking part in a triathlon, with its separate challenges of swimming, cycling and running is a great way for people to get fitter and do something that gives them a sense of personal achievement and pride. One of the great things about triathlon is that it’s a sport for men and women all ages and abilities; and one which fits perfectly with Lust for Life’s mission to improve the mental and physical well being of the country.”

We have some amazing brands on board to provide great goodie bags to everyone participating in #IronmindTri. Thank you so much to following brands for coming on board.