Nottingham Holme Pierrepont staged the 2015 Outlaw Half Ironman competition, also known as a 70.3 event. Consisting of a 1.2mile Swim, then 56mile Bike, finishing with a 13.1 half marathon Run.
Wayne Hackett in his first ever Triathlon event completed the race in a total time of 5hrs 44mins in very wet and windy conditions. Swim – 39:09, Bike – 2:55:25,and the Run – 1:59:52.
This gave him good practice and a recce of what is needed for his main event in two months time which will cover double the distance and raise needy funds for local Leukaemia Charity The Karen Green Foundation. [Wayne]