Ironman Stories

Before Ironman - From Steel Decks to City Streets I have been a runner for as long as I can remember. Long before races, training plans, or finish lines meant anything, running was simply a part of who I was. During my years as a sailor, when voyages stretched endlessly with no land in sight, I would run laps on the steel deck. When we docked, I ran wherever I could. I remember circling Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean, running on the banks of Seine in Rouen, and along th

There are moments in life that test you physically, mentally and emotionally far beyond what you ever thought was possible. For me, that moment was Ironman Thun in Switzerland in 2022 which was my very first Ironman. And not just any Ironman, one of the most beautiful but same time toughest courses you could choose. Surrounded by the breathtaking Swiss mountains, the race came with endless climbs, brutal elevation and conditions that demanded everything as it was the heat w

In 2020, Lindsey McInnes faced a life altering challenge when she suffered a compression of her spinal cord. This traumatic injury left her without feeling in both legs and stripped her of control over her bladder and bowels. In the midst of this struggle, Lindsey made a promise to herself: if she recovered from her surgeries, she would complete an Ironman to raise money for others who weren’t as fortunate. The Road to Recovery Lindsey's journey was not easy. She underwent mu

In September 2025, on an ordinary Sunday afternoon in Nice, France, I crossed the finish line of the Ironman World Championship. After 226 grueling kilometers, including a choppy swim in the Mediterranean, 2,500+ meters of climbing on the Provençal bike course, and a windswept marathon along the Côte d’Azur, the announcer’s words hit me: “You are an Ironman!” The cheers and emotions were overwhelming. Earning a spot at Worlds for my first full Ironman felt like both pure luc

Last September, in Nice (France), I completed my third Ironman triathlon - a world championship I never imagined qualifying for and which pushed me to my physical limits. Beyond the physical sense of accomplishment, there was a psychological one as well. This race symbolised the end of a long and often challenging journey of recovery from a training accident I experienced four years ago. On a hot day in Hong Kong, I collapsed after a training session and suffered injuries