THE JOURNEY TO MY FIRST IRON MAN 70.3 TRIATHLON

Today's video shows John's journey from a chubby pizza delivery boy to a Fully Vegan Half Iron Man Triathlete in just a few years. It's a long one but well worth the watch (at least in our opinion)
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Here we (John and Nicole) will share all of the adventures we go on, whether it be to a Vegan restaurant in the UK or across the globe you and help you on your Vegan Adventure
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[@jazz59821]

Just watching your video while I wait for my first Ironman 70.3 to start in about 45 minutes!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Amazing - hope it went alright

[@victoriahaye2038]

Training for Dubai half Ironman, my first 70.3, aged 52! I learnt to swim a year ago. Thank you for this real, honest video. It's really helped me feel positive that I can do it

[@yacinebenamane3290]

victoria haye I’m also leaving in Dubai and is thinking to embark in this challenge this year .All the best you’ll do it !

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Please ignore my poor spelling of SPECIAL at end, this video took a lot of time ^_^

[@absolutelogistics2822]

Hi, would you mind sharing with us your detailed plan for 70.3?

[@gleg8495]

Watching you cross the finish line brought back tears to when i finished my 1st IM , this year. I'm glad i was able to relive that moment through you video. 💪💪

[@Iron_DD]

You'll be that guy that people talk about, "my mate did an Iron man". Transports you to legendary status. Well done mate, quite rightly proud. I start triathlon training tomorrow with a target of the Bolton Iron-man 2020

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

David Davies yeah it was gives you a good story to tell 😁 good luck 👍🏻

[@robertrussell9483]

I’ll see you there 👀

[@esoteria1966]

I love what you did (and sharing your journey). I am that 53 "fat" (i call it more cosy) dad who will try to do the same for a 70.3 IM in summer 2020. Your journey inspired and motivated me even more.

[@mod7371]

Dude you better be training right now

[@anirudhvarma7288]

cancelled because of rona?

[@Nicheless_nick]

what are your plans now since the whole season is a scratch?

[@Try_n_2Tri]

Awesome video and journey. I am where you were when you began - can run, just started cycling... swim like a rock. You give the normal person hope. Good job.

[@devinmurphy3825]

Absolutely love this story. I'm on the same journey with veggies. I've done numerous running/ultra trail events and learning the cycling and the swimming. Getting swimming right is brutal! Major thanks for this video my friend.

[@wallykav1516]

Awesome work my man. I'm in the same boat. I've just done my first marathon and now looking at a 70.3. I'm 40 and learning to swim. I can't seam to get the hang of it but I'll stick with it. Thanks for the inspiration my friend. Great work

[@successismonentum3210]

Well done Travis ! Hope you get more interviews like this one while you are in Texas. Have great time and bring home some awesome Daily Tri News.

[@lewbur7926]

Nice to see a regular guys journey. I have a sprint coming up in June and my goal Next year is a half or a full Ironman.

[@jennyv9686]

What a fantastic video, well done to you for building up from nothing to 70.3 IRONMAN!!

[@nickcarter6628]

Hi, I started running just like you, built it up slowly and have got the bug now. I’m doing my first 22 mile trail running race next week but already looking into doing a half Ironman. Watched a few videos online and came across this one. I was amazing to watch this and see you trained in rugby as that’s where I’m from. Watching this was like watching my self, I can’t swim either. Thank you for posting this and helping others to have a go at someone new!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Glad to provide some motivation, hope the run goes well for you :D

[@DP-sh3nk]

Great story, very authentic and genuine. good on you!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Thank you 😊 - John

[@mercatoroma2712]

Well done mate, a great blueprint for us to use, that want to finish a 70.3. Thanks for sharing.

[@dlear85]

how long did it take before you realised the break just had its quick release lever open :)

[@orijit]

signed up for my first ironman 70.3 . Your video was very inspiring.

[@stuartowen965]

Thanks for sharing. I have signed up for a 70.3 and started training so was great to see it from a perspective of a normal guy.

[@jameswatts6464]

From someone who has done 7 halfs and 1 full.....this is really inspiring. Definitely on my to do list. Good job, mate.

[@christopherthomas3175]

Loved the video, my wife and I have signed up for our first ironman 70.3, inspirational 👍👍

[@todddavies7707]

Thanks for sharing, i completed a short Triathlon in 2018 and have just started training again to complete an Ironman 70.3

[@developerhabits]

Great video! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@coreybush6082]

Bad ass, I can’t wait to feel that feeling in a April.

[@paulmay5779]

Top work. Just signed up for my first half ironman and was browsing some inspiration. Very impressive doing it from a standing start with no real base level of fitness, kudos sir.

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Everyone's gotta start somewhere I guess, but I'm glad you enjoyed, made this to hopefully inspire others :D

[@jasonprfrost1]

Thanks John very motivating got my first Half Ironman in May 2020 my running is nowhere near yours but my swimming is much better !! Currently I can run only up to 3 miles and I am mountain biking for 2 hrs + 3 times a week and haven't even started in the pool yet! thanks again

[@MrBlowfish78]

Great Video. Well done on the 70.3 - i`m doing my first 70.3 at Weymouth in Sept 2020. Have subscribed to your channel. hope to watch more of your videos. Keep up the great work

[@thx.11380]

Thank you for sharing your journey - very instructive and inspiring.

[@cebcreative]

Great video! This has made me feel a little less terrified about my first half in May next year! Thanks you :)

[@royfr8136]

How did you do?

[@CedarIIOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Awesome job, I'm glad you were able to accomplish what you set out to do. I'll be attempting my own Half Ironman this Fall. I've also considered documenting it. I've done 2 marathon length runs in the past but it's been a few years. Thank you for your insight and inspiration.

[@ashleyrippon6942]

Great video mate.

[@JohnJCampbell72]

Brilliant video mate. Got my first 1/2 in 4 weeks in Dubai. This has been a great help. Much appreciated. Good luck in your future races.

[@ArunsTravels]

I did Weymouth in 2017 as well and similar story. Desperate to do a full but unfortunately I dislocated my shoulder badly last year swimming front crawl (this was my 10th dislocation) so had to stop swimming and concentrate on bike/run. Got shoulder surgery in October so hopefully back to swimming early 2020 and then full Ironman 2021. If you haven’t already done it I’d really recommend Long Course Weekend in Tenby. Amazing atmosphere & scenery and a fantastic weekend of swim/bike/run!

[@adamhaney9447]

Dude, really great work. I hope you're proud of yourself, because I'm proud of you. Now I have to chase down my IM dream.

[@AngelGutierrez-gw3ff]

Good for you pal! I’ll be doing this one day as well!

[@Wildstarinc]

Fact that swimming is new to you and you did it, it’s awesome. Trying to get my friends to do this. First excuse was the swim. They need to hear you. I am about to do my first one.

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Swimming still isn't my favourite but good to mix it up

[@PaulRees77]

Great story, great video. Am thinking about starting to train for a 70 myself and this is very inspiring. Hope all is progressing well with your training. All the best.

[@yacinebenamane3290]

So refreshing and authentic story very well done and many thanks for sharing .

[@markhitchcock7380]

Nice one John! I’m training for a very short novice triathlon in a couple of months, so nowhere near a half Ironman, and this is good motivation.

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Push yourself in training and then just focus on enjoying the event, good luck - John

[@paulmeakin6020]

Great video. Really thinking that the big 70 is next for me. This story has really inspired me

[@kevinwilliamson1883]

Great video and congratulations on completing the 70.3! I'm also vegan and 3 years into my Triathlon journey. Stick with it and maybe think about getting a coach. You will be well under 6 hours next time I'm sure!

[@antleighton]

Loved this video, helped inspire me to do Ironman Stafford earlier this year. Wish you would do more. Just started following you on Strava, keep up the good work John, you and your girlfriend are a great couple.👍

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Wow that's amazing glad it helped you - been a weird couple years for Triathlon training but hopefully some more to come soon 😬- John

[@panatsip4949]

I decided two days ago I'll do a half ironman.... listening to your experience. I'm so anxious hahaha. It sounds and seems so scary

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

It's definitely a challenge. but well worth doing :D - John

[@AdventureMoore]

Way to go! Incredible to see such a big transformation.

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Thank you so much!

[@sabrinadoronzio8973]

I m doing the IM Weymouth next weekend. I have enjoyed your video! Thanks

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Have fun! It's great event 👍🏻

[@eliastravelvlog6517]

Thank you for this video man. Your story is so inspiring.

[@rubencuevas3605]

Great work

[@marisa9159]

great accomplishment! thank-you for the tips!

[@paulrichardson4117]

Aww this is fab. Thank you and well done. You’ve eased my mind as I am trading for my first in June. Feel nervous now...

[@bigstevehgv4599]

Well done. What a great watch. Good going mate

[@TamaEnergy]

Just signed up! Like u am a runner and can do a Marathon but yeah I'm a bad swimmer and rider so very worried!!!

[@caddybhoy]

Fantastic effort mate. Well done. Great video.😎

[@mitttonsAreATypeofGlove]

awesome little film boi. we're proud of you!

[@jonfeldstein3545]

Great video and story. Really motivating. I've done one sprint tri and doing another one in a few months. Looking to do an Olympic tri in the fall and work my way up to half ironman.

[@pdrmnds]

Thanks for the video. I'm exactly where you started. I've done a lots of HM and 2 Marathons, but can't swim. I'll get on with it!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

It's a big challenge when you're not a strong swimmer but definitely worth it

[@jakesparrow5716]

Excellent video. Very inspiring. I do plan on doing a 70.3 at some point. I've completed a couple of sprints and 1 Olympic triathlon so the next logical step is 70.3 IM. Have you got a full IM lined up for this year?

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Sorry for the late reply, but did my full Iron Man last July, planning to make a video soon

[@VladTkachuk]

Amazing work dude! Extremely Inspirational

[@pablosearth]

Really well done, amazing! This is something I'm considering also and I'm 44 now so Rich Roll a big influence also. You're awesome, new subscriber!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

You won't regret it Paul, the hard days are worth it all for the journey and the experience!

[@davidmartins3465]

Well done, congratulations. Im training to run my first half iron man in next year. I also imagine that red carpet a lot 😂 do you have any goals now in triathlon ?

[@felicialally5703]

Thanks for sharing your journey! Very inspiring.

[@davidcoleman4658]

Well done Bud, i did this same Half Ironman as my first and loved it. I can see from your face how much it meant to you and i know from my experience how you must have felt. Your story is very similar to mine, where you completed a marathon and now needed a new challenge. I too was a poor swimmer but after joining a Tri Club, i turned it around and got "The Tri Bug". I am now working my way to complete my first full distance Ironman in Wales this year. Its going to be a tough one but I WILL COMPLETE IT!!!! How about you? Are you thinking of doing a full distance?

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Yeah I have done one since, I will get around to editing it at sometime :D

[@doonaf08]

what an inspiring journey! thanks for sharing your story :)

[@phxrsx]

The food you were eating definitely helped!

[@zedsprocket3673]

Brilliant vid that. Awesome journey 👌👏

[@ClownBabyPro]

Great job man. Incredible, now I want to do one!

[@usami79]

And love the Freeland track, haven't heard that for a while!!

[@TheMomento007]

Thanks, for sharing your experience that inspired and motivated me.

[@notacarnist5554]

Well done and thanks for the video. Similar to you, I went vegan, found rich roll podcast, read the book, got inspired. Signed up for weymouth 2019 (1st triathlon) The vid was a big help. Well done again.

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

I'm sure you'll enjoy it, great event and atmosphere, hope the training and day go to plan - John

[@EthanBartlett]

I see you with the black and neon yellow suit! That's my color scheme too!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

That was a lot of people scheme of choice at Weymouth, probably because it was the cheapest tri suit on wiggle ^_^ - John

[@MyLucido]

Congratulation man, great stuff...thank you for sharing

[@gadgetroom]

Great video! Really inspiring mate

[@McMungis]

What a Great Video! Thanks for sharing! :) I got really inspired!

[@johngardiner2561]

Excellent video, thank you for making it

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Thank, I'm very happy with how it turned out :D - John

[@harryl9yearsago788]

Thank you bro for the upload extremely helpful

[@christiankornum129]

I Think the brick training is where you train a whole brick to the Wall you have to have for completing an Ironman hahah

[@soulrock8412]

Congrats!

[@davidstanbridge123]

Super video. Inspiration for many.

[@runstretchsucceed]

amazing feel inspired and hearing your fitness story x

[@maggielau8137]

Thank you for sharing your journey. It's a real inspiration as I'm thinking about signing up for my first 70.3. How long did you spend training for it from when you started to learn how to swim to race day?

[@BonScurvy]

Great tips! I'll definitely have to look into local clubs.

[@JackArn123]

Sick video mate! Thinking about booking a 70.3!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

DO IT - John

[@chriscavanagh6976]

Cracking effort mate. Any plans for the full 140.6? :D

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Yeah I did the full at Bolton nearly 2 years ago, need to get around to editing it at some point

[@nitinchoudhari3306]

Really helpful and motivational.. What are time limits for each event to get Ironman 70.3

[@michaelmozitis5151]

Thank you!!! I was an pro American football player. not built for distance events physically but mentally I never quit....Well...I’m 53...not a strong swimmer..and have numb feet from neuropathy....so why not do a 70.3 event right? After registering for the Bolder CO event with some buddies I thought “what the FUCK did u do?....Your video gave me some inspiration and hope!!! Great tips! Thank you soooo much!!! And congrats on your journey!!! Top notch stuff!!!

[@ggmax2958]

Good for you. Great journey

[@markwakefield7204]

Awesome vid, looking to get back into it.

[@vazhunt1]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing. 😃

[@salvadormartinezm1271]

Congrats great achievement I am training thanks for the inspiration

[@theunknownpodcast7893]

Enjoyed very much! Subbed!

[@Shevock]

Congrats.

[@plowestory]

great story bro - thanks for sharing

[@usami79]

Good for you buddy! Love the banana!

[@dirkburger4326]

Well done man!

[@Adrian-iq9zo]

Well done

[@andrewledwith7445]

great video well done mate

[@manooms78]

Nice video!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Thank you very much 😊🌱

[@akshaybadakere7083]

Very nice video

[@TamaEnergy]

I'm only able to ride like 20.5kmph at the moment ah! Has been very windy though down here so hoping it be easier in June!

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Don't think that should matter too much, the speed will come with practice and if you can get off the bike in good condition to run you're all good

[@TamaEnergy]

@@PartTimeTriathlete thanks for your thoughts! you dont think the wind matters to much? i go slow slooow into the 30mph winds round here haha!

[@santiagodsl]

Inspiring AF!!

[@LioRazli]

well done, great video , im doing the same way and get to " iramen " - its one of the hardnes helf ironman

[@Miss33S]

great video! really inspiring