IRONMAN Wales Writing about IRONMAN Wales is a toughie. It was without a doubt my big ‘A’ race of the year. The one race which made me jump out of bed in the...

Wow what a race, a brutal course surrounded by stunning scenery. When the sun shines it’s hard to beat. Photo credit: Huw Fairclough: IRONMAN Taking on IRONM...

Staffs faff, is it really worth it?? YES!!! Photo credit: Huw Fairclough, IRONMAN - capturing what it's all about. Absolutely love this, thanks Huw! Without ...

Leading up to this race, there was a poll to vote on the toughest IRONMAN out there. With Lanzarote top and Wales close behind, I realised the 4th IRONMAN I w...

Life is for living, and by writing this post, I hope many of you can be inspired by this touching charity that I’m about to provide a little insight into. I’...

Short and sweet race report from IRONMAN Dubai 70.3... Pre race: -Glasgow - Dubai: Arriving Wednesday 31st -One of the best parts of the sport is meeting new...

This will be my hardest blog to write to date. I think it's important to share the rock bottom moments in sport - because essentially, that is sport. It can ...

Rewind 6 years ago to 2011. Literally this time 6 years ago I crossed the IRONMAN Bolton finish line and swore I would never do a Triathlon again, and that I...

I want to start this blog thanking every single volunteer, event staff and support crowd on race day. I think absolutely everyone suffered out there in the h...

The two back-to-back races went a little like this: -Tuesday 16th. Ooooft this 3week block is killer killer chicken dinner. Must make these next 4 days, head...

Read my race report via TRI247 - https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/nikki-bartlett-south-africa-report I also wrote 2 x pre race blogs: Part 1. http...

So it’s been a while since my last post (IM Wales), and since that race, life went a little something like this: -Post race week – I feel fine (clearly still...

Where do I start? I hope I manage capture and show off how amazing this race is throughout this blog. Pre race: Admittedly I was seriously nervous about this...

My first IRONMAN World 70.3 Champs went a bit like this… -Arrive 10days before. Absolutely stunning location in Coolum (between Mooloolaba and Noosa). Our ap...

On Monday morning, after typically not sleeping post race (IRONMAN Norway 70.3), I saw my invitation for the World IRONMAN 70.3 Champs, in Australia on an em...

I wanted to race Ironman Staffordshire 70.3 for a number a reasons. Firstly, this was my first Pro race last year, so, give or take race conditions, it was a...

Always best to write a blog a few days post race, especially after my initial disappointment crossing the line at Barcelona 70.3 at the weekend. Many people ...

So, why wait until the end of the blog to share my excitement?? 3rd Pro at IRONMAN Pays d'Aix!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been m...

I've raced a few Scottish Tri races now, and they never disappoint. The Scottish Duathlon Champs, hosted by Stirling Triathlon Club, is literally on the door...

What better way to start the New Year, than with a 10-day training camp in Lanza! Officially my first time out in Lanzarote, I completely agree with those wh...