We Raced The Pros At The Challenge Salou Triathlon

[@gtn]

Do you think we can complete a Sub-8 Ironman Relay?

[@wahoolecol997]

Absolutely ;)

[@goldtrackmusic8196]

You girls can do anything!

[@totallynotachicken557]

Hell yeah

[@gemmatredwell1734]

Wow what a great achievement and teamwork, very inspiring for women to get involved, would love to see more with Lizzie and Jo, PS I've seen Lizzie E race so Jo must be amazing on the bike, go ladies :)

[@fa1coner]

Love this video. All three of you ladies smashed it, we'll done!

[@gtn]

Thanks so much!

[@davejohnstone1359]

Jo! What mental composure! That early morning stress would destroy most.

[@ericb8985]

Great video! Racing competitors instead of numbers is definitely the way to go (especially with the swim getting cancelled). My friends and I keep building relays to challenge the triathletes with single sport athletes and it is always great fun although I'll be on the receiving end this year as I switched from running to racing full triathlons. :)

[@JamesMartin-gl8gg]

Well done to one and all, you adapted and overcome those challenges.

[@mcaxz]

Best video ever of GTN. Too bad the swim was canceled but you should definitely do another one but do it here in the US. We would love to come and watch....

[@gtn]

Thanks Eli! We'll keep an eye for any opportunities :)

[@norae817]

Awesome job ladies!!

[@АндрейВеселов-ч7г]

Great attempt and I remember when we compete with Lizy last IM Tourkey and I wondered who is this super girl on the bike? (non drafting like others she did cource with average 40+ km/h) wow, she is definitely like a pro

[@sherichejlyk3860]

so proud of you guys! what a fun idea!

[@jassaljs]

Wow!! That was amazing 👏👏

[@gtn]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

[@chadkoller5327]

Very well done ladies!

[@michaelhajek1059]

Let's set a good example for the youngsters: T1 chip exchange is handled by the runner, T2 chip is handled by the (would be) swimmer. Can't be having that nervous fumbling around given that transition is a relay's best friend. Fun video overall, loved the energy.

[@gtn]

Definitely something we need to work on for next time!

[@raphaelmolliere1642]

really great video that didn't start really well due to wheel but finally you managed to beat the pros congratulations to all three of you ladies

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@9blowtorch]

Woo! You guys smashed it! Was a fun video too!

[@alisontriathlonlover]

Congratulations 💪👏 amazing team!

[@gtn]

You're welcome :)

[@chrisstrider]

Amazing! Kudos to Fenella too

[@seanmaher3018]

Great video! And it really just shows how incredible the pros are goddam

[@gtn]

Thank you, and it really does!

[@innesdunbar]

Fantastic. Well done to the three of you.

[@gtn]

Thank you Innes!

[@btmzi55]

Well done all!

[@Appetite4Rose]

It’s a good thing Heather has been doing lots of run training over the last few years 💪💪💪

[@gtn]

Absolutely!!

[@MrBraindead101]

Great video and well done!

[@gtn]

Thank you very much!

[@matthewcleaver11]

Great work ladies Lizi good luck on the sub8

[@gtn]

Thank you!

[@karstenmeinders4844]

Great performance andr result! I wonder if the bike suit was TT-specific or a tri suit? What make was it (NoPrinz, I suppose)?

[@philpaterson5936]

Think it was a custom NoPinz TT suit, yes.

[@garyweiss1876]

Congratulations!

[@multisportflash]

So proud of you !11

[@desroin]

I so much wanted to jump in and hand over my front wheel... it is only alloy but deep section and has 25 tubeless tires on it though ^^'

[@the1gofer]

Once again, heather doing all the work! The guys are going to have to step up.

[@gtn]

👀

[@taylor1991]

The fact that people's earnings are based off of Thorsten's magical spreadsheets is absolutely mad

[@jacksammut123]

Did it change to a Duathlon last minute?

[@morganhaynes6125]

😊😊😊😊😊Awesome job you all!

[@gtn]

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed!

[@The_classicnoob]

why was the swim canceled..weather looks great

[@TreyGruel]

Too cold. Probably high risk of hypothermia for the competitors. It was initially reduced to a single 750m lap to reduce the time in the water, but apparently it got even colder, so they went with plan C and switched it to the short run.

[@tajburrows]

Hey guys, how about doing a episode of Ironman African Championships results ? 🤜🏻

[@gregfields293]

#gtncoachescorner - I'm tackling my first Sprint Triathlon in June, and am considering booking another this summer to keep my momentum going. Is there an optimum delay between triathlons recuperate? Is 10 weeks between races too soon for a newb?:) Massive thanks!!

[@debasishsen9397]

Awesome performance ladies. 👍🙏. what was the cycling distance?

[@gourami7]

56 miles/90k

[@debasishsen9397]

@@gourami7 thanx for the info 🙏

[@michaelcallaghan4336]

result!

[@andreemurray7039]

Did Jo use road shoes or tri shoes for the bike leg as she was all ready for the ride?

[@gourami7]

I would have thought road shoes which are usually stiffer

[@danmartin9086]

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[@alk1210]

Great video but probably shouldn't be using 70.3 in reference to a Challenge event as it's trademarked by Ironman, for all their sins.

[@elvesorc]

I don't understand why the swim was canceled, the sea and the weather on the video seem to be great.

[@verabacon2931]

It was cancelled because air temperature was +3° and water temperature 13° which is below the limit for a triathlon swim

[@lukealexander8718]

Are you free in 6 weeks in Tropical Cairns?

[@angelag5708]

fantastic job!

[@gtn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maryskelcher8979]

Salou 2022 . Probably the worst organised tri I've ever done. The cut off was applied from the first start wave, so those of us allocated the latest start wave had the shortest time, ie the age group women. Some missed the cut off and were pulled off the bike course and DQ'd. This should be illegal; all competitors should have the same cut off. Lots of the crew left the aid stations and wrist band station empty. They did the presentations before they had the results, so some people missed out. I only got mine coz I stood my ground and demanded it. I contacted #challengesalou afterwards. They said they had passed my comments to the Race Director and he would reply. Of course he didn't. A disgrace to the challenge family.

[@3WalkingPoles]

This canceling swims needs to stop - it's nonsense. It's triathlon for god's sake. It's like to say footballers that they cannot run because it's raining and they can slip.

[@drexeldragon1723]

Yea it sucks. And they never give partial refunds either despite literally getting a lesser "product" than what you purchased.

[@katewalsh9193]

Footballers are very unlikely to die from slipping on wet grass though. Every year there are deaths in triathlon swims - there’s already been one this year at IM Galveston 70.3. It’s frustrating and disappointing for all when swims are cancelled/shortened, but I understand why organisers put safety first.

[@benwoodhouse8202]

It's one of the reasons I can't be bothered racing as I enjoy the swim and just becomes a draft fest on the bike

[@3WalkingPoles]

@@katewalsh9193 Swim is one of the triathlon's three disciplines. No swim, no race. No ride, no race. No run, no race. No race - money back. Simple.

[@philpaterson5936]

As the saying goes... if you want to do an ironman, but don't like the swim, just enter one with a sea swim. It'll more than likely be shortened or cancelled. Seems to be an annoying trend withing middle and long distance races.

[@alexanderhall4281]

Well done girls cycling was great

[@andreg1860]

Nice Job ladies!! Can you make the fellas do it now?

[@gtn]

👀

[@ironman140.6]

Was hoping Heather would swim, you girls were on fire. Men are up next... James?