I hear good reports and things about Copengagen. Does anyone have any idea when this usually gets fully booked?
There’s a bit of a discussion on the 2025 races thread and a few have done it before.
Generally seems to get good reports.
Cheers just seen it. Will head over there 
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I’m in
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Training for this is going OK, as always it could have been better, especially over winter. This weekend I am doing Gordo Byrn’s Big Weekend. Long swim tonight, long ride tomorrow on the TT bike into a short run and then a long(ish) (~20km) run Sunday. Not worried about speed or power but just get through it.
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Bearing in mind I can’t walk straight right now, if ever there was an IM comeback, I reckon this would be it. Very family friendly date (not so wallet friendly though!)
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I did write a race report but did it on my work laptop (in my own time) but then don’t log on to TT from that so never copied it over. It was 3 weeks ago now seems daft so will do a mini report.
I had a great day, It was quick in any terms but I paced the day for the fitness I had and was able to run the marathon (10 min run, 30 sec walk) and not be forced into walking. The support on the run course was fantastic, lots of people there to support friends and family but also plenty of locals having a beer or two and cheering people on.
I had a poor training winter which was mostly down to issues at home affecting sleep or making going training not the wisest choice. I wasn’t ready to start proper training until late May-June. Bike power was shocking, little swim fitness and was running slowly. With that come June I focused on making sure I did long rides and runs.
I dread the swim usually but oddly felt calm. Just set off easy and try and jump on the feet of someone who eases by me. It was pretty busy and never really found the right feet. I was able to shelter behind a few people at times and the bridges help tick off the distance mentally. The only tiny bit of drama is when I got to the enclosed bit of the lagoon and the rebounding waves (which were tiny) caused a brief bit of bouncing around.
Through T1 fine, long wee stop though. With the Northerly wind I knew I had to pace conservatively. No dramas on the bike except the wahoo issue meant no distance or speed on it. Pros came flying past which was cool to see. On one patch of rough tarmac I saw 3 guys fixing punctures and bottles were everywhere. Some still had the xlab carbon fibre cages attached. As I wasn’t going quick, I did stop for a couple of wees at aid stations. The long section South into town meant I was going at a decent pace, sore backside late on.
T2, another long wee, no idea what was happening, didn’t drink a lot, a bit less than usual. Onto the run see family and some friends. It always feels so easy but was going to fast. Slowed up, got the HR to where aerobic threshold is within the first km. Plan was run 10 mins, walk 30s. That fits in roughly with aid stations, so when using them I used that for the walk. I was able to hold pace well until about 35-36km. There are a couple of small inclines where you go onto bridges and I walked those by choice too. I can see where it looks like I was really struggling where I again stopped twice on the run for proper wees.
I was buzzing on how much enjoyed this race all the following week. If you’re looking for a foreign race to do, this is a good one. I am biased as I really like Copenhagen. A calm sea swim (sort of), rolling bike course with mostly good tarmac and the run is good and the crowds really help you get through the 4 laps. Loved it!
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