Grafman Middle Distance Triathlon 2023 // Race Recap!

In today's video I take you through my race experience at Grafman Middle Distance triathlon, the English Championships. My second half ironman distance triathlon, I had some good and some bad takeaways and lots of lessons learned!
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[@TriathlonDan]

Awesome performance Lewis, you're going to take some major steps forward with more experience, looking forward to following your journey! From behind :D

[@LewisFordham]

Thanks so much mate, I really appreciate that! If you’ve got any tips on getting the bike anywhere even close to your standard that’d be great! Seem to get it wrong every time haha 😂 can’t wait to see how you go in Roth as well dude, I’m sure it’ll be an amazing experience and an even better performance from yourself! 👊🏼

[@andyshepstar]

Nice video buddy, good to hear how you got on I did the Grafham as my first half Ironman came out with a 5:18 so not near you boys but a lot of learning for me …really enjoyed. It definitely gonna hit 70.3 is as my target racing … it’s not until you do an actual race start learning with your weaknesses and strengths are. I had an amazing bike let myself down on the swim and the run so guess that’s what I’m focusing on… outlaw full before that 🤪

[@wilfelliottart]

Another sick video mate! Well done 👊🏻👊🏻

[@LewisFordham]

You’re too kind! Thanks mate! 🥰

[@HZLTV]

Do like the dual camera set up when you’re talking, makes it more dynamic 🔥

[@LewisFordham]

Thanks mate! Appreciate the feedback! Makes the editing process a bit longer but definitely worth it haha 😂

[@HIPPO-TriathlonChannel]

Lionel Sanders hasn’t done bad off a shit diet 😂 Great video and good honest review 🤙🏼

[@LewisFordham]

Hahaha, that’s a good point! Maccies before every race it is! 😂 thanks dude, and thanks again for letting me use some footage, I really appreciate it! 👊🏼

[@jg2213]

Dude 29 min swim is super solid. Great race regardless.

[@LewisFordham]

Thanks so much dude! Yeah I’m super happy with 29 mins, wasn’t expecting anything under 31 to be honest!

[@Jasperinvests]

Still not a bad race regardless! If your cycling shoes fit well they should be fine to ride with no socks. Sometimes not easy getting stocks onto wet feet!

[@LewisFordham]

No definitely not bad in the slightest! I’m super happy with the overall performance! I’ve never had any issues with my shoes feeling too uncomfortable so I assume they fit okay, I’ll have to give it a go. You’re absolutely right, socks are not easy at all to get onto wet feet, especially when you’re trying to rush haha

[@Krilin84]

Great result! You should be proud of yourself! Did you try wetting yourself on the bike this time? 😅

[@LewisFordham]

Thanks so much mate! Yeah I did… it was horrible I can’t lie 😂 probably too much info but my cycling shoes don’t smell too pleasant now either haha 😂

[@BRU-66]

What do you think of the Altra Vanish Carbon?

[@LewisFordham]

I really like them actually! They feel a lot stiffer than the vanish tempos, but with a similar shape to them. Almost like a middle ground between the vanish tempos and escalante pro racers which I love! Definitely going to be what I race in for a while I think

[@BRU-66]

@@LewisFordham Sounds nice!! I also really enjoy the Tempos, Escalantes and the old Vanish-Rs, so will be very interesting:)