In 2021, I achieved a lifelong dream by completing my first full-distance Ironman. This journey began in 2017 when I moved to Australia and set the ambitious goal—despite not knowing how to swim.
My story is a testament to the power of determination and the right mindset; with perseverance, anyone can conquer an Ironman.
You can dive deeper into my Ironman journey through my conversation with Adrian Allen on the Gym Craic Podcast. Adrian was also preparing for his first Ironman at the time, which he absolutely crushed with an impressive sub-11-hour finish.
I would recommend listening back as he documented his journey in particular 6 months before Busselton where he had unexpected travel, bike saddle issues, completely bonked on a marathon but managed to pull it altogether for the big race.
2024 was a big year for me completing 3 Ironman events and getting awarded Silver AWA status for 2025. The points total from my best three events positioned me in the top 7% of all athletes in my age group. I have wrote race recaps on these 3 races below.
Shanes Ironman Blog
🏎️Ironman Training Tips Helped me Race PB by 72mins
The Ironman race result can be impacted by many variables (weather, puncture, injury, sleep, sick etc) but does not mean that the preparation and ironman training tips or plan was wrong. This is a list of items I attempted during 2024 to set myself up for success for years to come by correcting technique, incorporating…
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🕵️♂️Silly Mistakes to Avoid on Ironman race day (with checklist)
Ironman race day can be manic. You are up around 4am trying to eat and put on the race tattoo while also going over in your head anything you forgot. Then you are off to transition area to check your bike and add fuel. There is a lot going on and still lots of stuff…
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🪂If I was a Ironman Beginner again
Running down the red carpet and hearing “You Are an Ironman” for the first time one of the best feelings an endurance athlete can feel. A full Ironman was a long term goal of mine set when I arrived to Australia in 2016 and couldn’t swim. Hard work, grit, being relentless and smart planning made…
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🏁Race Recap Busselton ironman western Australia
Busselton Ironman is one of the most beautiful places to race. We are spoilt for it to be our local marque event. After racing down there 5 times it is somewhere we shouldn’t take for granted. The pristine Indian ocean start to swim with the fishes in clear waters. A really fast cycling course where…
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🚴Triathlon bike fit Perth
Post 2023 Western Australia Ironman I made it a priority to get a bike fit for time trial triathlon bike fit Perth to be more aero. The reason was twofold; to ensure I’m using right muscles so would be stronger on the run and then to see if I can get some extra speed without…
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🏁Sunshine Coast Half Ironman Review
Sunshine coast half ironman is nice quick bike course but in the hot conditions on the run with little cover is to make sure hydrate and salt tablets Sunshine Coast race itself is in amazing location. A real seaside type town vibe that is a must for any triathletes in Australia – well worth adding…
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Race Recap Port Macquarie 70.3
This was a big milestone race for me as the first Australian interstate race which brought some new logistical efforts travelling from Western Australia. Also, a different Ironman course than Busselton’s picture perfect swim followed by flat bike and run. Preparation was slightly hampered as I had to change TT 3 weeks out from race…
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