Ironman Copenhagen 2023 | Becoming an Ironman

She did it. SHE IS AN IRONMAN!!!! What a trip. What a race. What an experience. What a journey it has been!! Thank you everyone who has followed along. Stay tuned for the next video which will be a race recap where I'll share all the details! Follow me on IG / laurabardsley and visit www.lbcoaching... for coaching enquiries

[@josemeijueiro9679]

Watched this and the recap today whilst zwifting for Tenby prep, the 3hrs flew by lol. Very inspirational great family support & a cracking time..brilliant

[@laurabardsley6205]

Aw thanks so much!! Really appreciate it and so glad it flew by haha 🙌🏼 best of luck for Tenby!

[@evealexandra4367]

Omg I can't believe I'm tearing up at your boyfriend's support when you were doing your run! It's just so lovely. I've started watching your videos because I've made the decision to do my first triathlon next June!🩷

[@laurabardsley6205]

Haha aw yeah he's an amazing support 🥹 very lucky! And that's so fab, good for you!!! Give me a shout if you have any questions xx

[@gregspeller5413]

Brilliant, well done. Copenhagen was my first full Ironman too, think I can see me in the background ready to warm up in an orange cap. You smashed it.🎉🎉 What a great event.

[@laurabardsley6205]

Ahh congrats!! What an incredible day! Think I want to do it all over again next year 😁😁

[@daphne_2289]

Hi Laura. Amazing job on doing your first iron man! 🎉 I just signed up for my first marathon (super excited!) and I'm really inspired by your journey! Who knows, maybe one day I'll be doing an IM too 🙈

[@laurabardsley6205]

@@daphne_2289 amazing! Love to hear it. Enjoy your first marathon, I'm sure you'll smash it

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Smashed it. Copenhagen is a potential for me next year. So thanks for the video 👌

[@laurabardsley6205]

its a great one, you'll love it!

[@ShahriyarHuque]

Hey Laura, thank you for sharing your incredible journey with us. I'm in my late 40s and recently decided to chase the dream of completing an IRONMAN. Your achievements are truly inspiring, and I aspire to follow in your footsteps.

[@dominicorange1468]

You are an IRONMAN! Well done Laura, wonderful!! I've done 4 now - if you want a recommendation, my fave so far is Klagenfurt (Austria), fantastic event and support there. Two last things, I shed a tear when you hugged your dad at the end, and I laughed when you were preparing the day before and you tried your socks on!! 😆

[@laurabardsley6205]

Oh amazing, thanks for the suggestion! I'll have a look at the date of that one! And god yeah it was an emotional day haha. thanks again for the comment :)

[@dans1n]

Great racing! I did IM Wales last year and looking to do either Copenhagen or Barcelona next year. Hoping both will be a bit flatter than Wales 😀

[@charlienelmes8970]

Congrats Laura! Just watched your video before signing up for my first ironman! I have chosen to do Copenhagen 2024!!

[@lovvolya]

Bursted into tears watching this video! So happy for you, and so inspired by your hard work.

[@laurabardsley6205]

ahhhh thank you beaut!!! x

[@mathias8013]

Big congratulations on becoming an Ironman Laura, brilliant work! Only found your channel like a week or so ago but watched all the videos leading up to this - what a journey. Keep up the great work, looking forward to the race summary video.

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thanks so much for the support, I'll get the next vid up asap!

[@TheBritishActingCoach]

Ohhh my gooooood my heart is racing watching this - I love it. Thanks for documenting this! Well done you x

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thanks so much for your comment 🫶🏼😊 such a fabulous day! X

[@emilymorris9341]

Inspirational! Had a little tear in my eye seeing you finish, such an emotional event!!

[@laurabardsley6205]

So emotional!! It was overwhelming haha. Thanks beaut x

[@tribeverage7268]

GREAT JOB!!!!

[@tonythomas8435]

Congrats Laura on a great race! Enjoyed following your journey and looking forward to the race recap!

[@laurabardsley6205]

I'll get it posted asap!! Thanks for the support, hugely appreciated!

[@jessietinchy]

Laura I was soooo emotional watching that! Amazing work 💫🫶

[@laurabardsley6205]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you beaut. It was an emotional day!! X

[@Lion-G227]

Thanks for recording and sharing your journey. You are an Ironman! Congratulations

[@laurabardsley6205]

Woooo I am an Ironman!! Don't think it's sunk in yet haha. Thanks so much!

[@heatherhafen6803]

So inspiring. Going to do my first sprint triathlon 4-2024. Congratulations. Teared up

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thank you so much!!! Best of luck with yours. Give me a shout if you need any help 🙌🏼

[@mortimer67]

Awh brill video! Congratulations, you didn't just do it, you absolutely smashed it! Those times are unreal 😂🙌🏻 great work Laura 💪🏻

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thank youuuu!!! really appreciate it

[@ninamaurer4140]

Hey! I know you might not see this but honestly just wanted to say the biggest congrats x this is so so incredible and you should be endlessly proud 💗 you are such an inspiration to me and I cannot wait to try be even anywhere near as good as you! Thank you for sharing your journey its truly so inspiring to me!

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thank you so much beaut!! Really appreciate the support and your lovely message ❤️ if you ever need any support or advice, just reach out xx

[@holyscowl1552]

Amazing amazing!! Congratulations! You are inspiring!! 💪💪💪

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thank you so so much 🥰😊

[@laurahusarek]

Many many congrats! I’m glad it was a successful race-your work and determination paid off. Many best wishes. ❤️

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy! Really appreciate the lovely comment xx

[@robvinnie9673]

Congrats Laura

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thanks so much!!

[@premalpattani8654]

Inspirational!

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thank youuu!! 😁😊

[@Ironheadteacher]

Following in your footsteps… IM Copenhagen will be my first 🤞 @ironheadteacher

[@garygreen1192]

Great time for your first alot of potenial as a young athlete .🎉🏆🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thanks so much! Really kind 😊

[@BurleySubsea]

I want your fella supporting me, what a legend both of you! Awesome... it's not an Ironman without a bit of emotion and some dark times. Burger and beer, legend! Well done to you and everyone that supported you. Would love to know what worked, what didn't and look forward to the next upload. What's next?

[@laurabardsley6205]

Haha he's great isn't he!! Loved the motivational words 🥹😊 just uploaded a new video talking through the whole race so hopefully that explains it all. Thanks again 😊

[@BurleySubsea]

watched it last night while I was grinding out a long bike, thanks for all your tips and congrats to you and everyone that supported you along the way and excited to follow along for the next adventure.@@laurabardsley6205

[@StigBoyeAndersen]

Sweet 🙂

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thanks 🙌🏼

[@degiebody]

Wauw respect 💪

[@laurabardsley6205]

Thank youuu!!

[@mahiraydn4777]

Was the bike course difficult ?

[@laurabardsley6205]

Not overly, pretty flat!

[@BabaDeyTri]

Way to smash it

[@laurabardsley6205]

Haha thanks so much!

[@connorreadmancoaching]

Hey do you have a coach currently?

[@laurabardsley6205]

I do! Nick Dunn from Challenge Tri 😊