Emily McNaughtan on the bike course at Ironman 70.3 New Zealand. A hospital stay for Emily McNaughtan has made for a bumpy track to the start line for her first full Ironman New Zealand. “I was in hospital, and it was quite serious and unexpected,” McNaughtan said. FinisherPix/Supplied Emily McNaughtan finishing IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand – the extra time to prepare for this year’s full ironman has been a boon after recovering from blood clots on the lung at the end of last year. I also quite like that if I’m not having a good day it’s on myself.”McNaughtan, based in Wellington, finished second overall at IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand last year, claiming victory in her age-group.

Source: Stuff March 21, 2021 23:03 UTC