Today, we take the “a picture tells a thousand words” approach, with a selection of images from the first two editions of the race in 2015 and 2016. Should these inspire you to want to race in the third edition of the race, which takes place on Sunday 20th August, entries are still available HERE.
(All pictures courtesy of Charles McQuillan/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
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