Danish athlete Lars Ronning shares his 20 year endurance journey documenting his triathlons, ultra marathons and extreme events across the world. Completing Ironman Lanzarote on his 40th birthday to completing a 400km Trail ultra on his 60th with some brutal tests of endurance and resilience in between! Lars exemplifies the epitome of preparation, dogged determination and proves without doubt that age is just a number! Follow his journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GERodfTmg/?mibextid=wwXIfrStrava: https://strava.app.link/U1dcMOSzOYb

Kieran reignites Micky’s scuba memories as he recounts his journey into endurance sport. From obstacle course racing, to marathons, ultras to triathlons, Ironman to 3 in a row - all steps along the way to completing 5 full distance triathlons in 5 consecutive days! A great sport, great craic and a great listen! I don’t think this is the last we’ll hear of Kieran…

Paul McCormac exemplifies the power of determination, discipline and resilience in his pursuit of life experiences! Kung Fu, karate, kick boxing, mountain running, marathons and triathlon are no match for Paul’s will to live life to the fullest. A family man, a physio , a fighter, a coach and a campaigner for justice, there is no stopping this powerhouse!To follow the journey or to book an appointment with Paul, check out his Instagram profile: www.instagram.com/paulthephysiomccormac

Keith Williams speaks openly and honestly about a time when he was not content within himself and so he made a decision to make some changes. Signing up to an Ironman event was the catalyst that saw Keith redefine himself physically and mentally and push him to finish 11 full distance triathlons and complete multiple ultra marathons. This guy even went swimming on a skateboard- you couldn’t make it up!!! A brilliant chat with a brilliant guy who continues to embrace the endurance lifestyle… https://www.atthirtyeight.com

Stevie McKenna recounts the thrills (and too many spills) from his cycling years, before finding running, swimming and eventually triathlon, leading him to the red carpet at Ironman Copenhagen earlier this year! An inspiring account of resilience and dogged determination from whom we can all learn lessons.

Fresh off the back of his fantastic Ironman World Championship performance, OTC’s Conor Maguire reflects on his journey to becoming the NI & Ulster record holder for long distance triathlon. Conor recounts the podiums, the rivalries and teasing that he uses to fuel his drive for perfection. From going on a 5km run with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden to racing against them at the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France, Maguire not only talks the talk - he backs it up with performances at the highest level. Exciting times lie ahead for Conor, who is only getting started!

Chris Wild shares his experiences of over 20 years of Ironman racing! Micky gets to know the guy under the black cowboy hat that turns up every year to take on the mighty Ironman Lanzarote. Chris reflects on his epic triathlon career, discussing crashes, rock concerts and World Championship Qualifications. This guy went from Ironman to Iron Maiden!!! Buckle up and enjoy the journey! 🤘🏼Follow Chris or get in touch on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chriswild666

Omagh Triathlon Club finished Ironman Copenhagen in 5th place thanks to the individual performances of 16 triathletes that crossed the coveted red carpet on the 17th August! Jude Harkin, Padraig McDermott, Stevie McKenna and the new NI record holder, Conor Maguire, reflect on their Danish delight - Carlsberg don’t do triathlon clubs but if they did it would be OTC!

Part 1 of 2: Omagh Triathlon Club members reflect on the Club’s participation over the years in Full Distance Triathlons, culminating with an amazing 18 triathletes taking on Ironman Copenhagen on 17/08/25! Statistical and tactical analysis, race preparations and training updates are all discussed with contributions from Gerard Turbitt, Lucy McDermott, Damian O’Hagan, Sean Gillespie and Shane McGale.

Stephen Chisholm was, at one time, a 19.5 stone rugby bruiser competing at a high level. Whilst his teammates seen him as happy and confident, on the inside Stephen wasn’t happy with himself so he decided to make some changes. Stephen lost weight and changed position on the field until a nasty injury put off the pitch for good. Stephen found triathlon and escalated his training reaching red carpet glory earlier this year in Spain. An inspirational story that takes us through eye watering surgeries and personal battles, proving that when you put your mind to it you can achieve anything. Follow his journey on www.instagram.com/stevieironc