An honest race report from Ironman 70.3 Alcudia Mallorca — the swim, the Coll de Femenia climb, the descent, the wind, and the rookie mistake that changed my run. Everything you need to know before race day.

I want to be honest with you about something before I start.

This week, I wasn't the coach.

I was the athlete.

I packed my bike, flew to Palma, and spent a week training at the Scientific Triathlon x Next Level Camp triathlon training camp in Mallorca — not as staff, not as an observer, but as a participant. Doing the sessions. Following the plan. Feeling every kilometre in my legs by Thursday.

And it was exactly what I needed.