For a dozen Newfoundland triathletes, the only lounging by the pool will be an awfully long open water swim, sightseeing will be mixed with cycling and the meals made in preparation of running a marathon. "It's a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180-kilometre bike followed by a marathon [42.2 kilometres]," said St. John's triathlete Dean Hammond. Hammond said it's hard to balance work, a personal life and Ironman training. (Jeremy Eaton/CBC)Hammond has been training up to 18 hours a week since November to prepare for the Copenhagen Ironman. "Before work, sometimes during work on lunch breaks, after work," said Nevin.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2018 08:26 UTC