After completing what they thought was their 12^th and final IM70.3 UK race in Exmoor back in June, #TeamTCUK coaches and co-founders James Pryke and Matt Sanderson thought it was all over.

The Ironman brand had announced earlier in the year that it would be the last time they would be holding this iconic race, (one of the toughest 70.3s in the world) the very first triathlon James and Matt ever did and one they raced for the next 11 consecutive years.

To mark this legendary sporting milestone, 20 #TeamTCUK triathletes and their dedicated support crew made the long journey down to Somerset for what they thought would be the last time…they were wrong!

“I got a call in September from one of our coaches and seasoned IM70.3 UK triathlete, Ady Dench, to say that South West-based event organiser, Immortal Sport, would be hosting the Immortal Half on 24^th June 2018 at Wimbleball Lake and using a very similar course to IM,” explains Matt.

“It took a while to sink in – James and I had were honestly relieved that the race was ending! – but the more we thought about it, the more we knew we had to be on that starting line on 24^th June!

“We both signed up last week and I got in touch with Immortal Sport to let them know that we were coming and that we’d be rallying our athletes and supporters to join us.

“As a thank you, Lucy from Immortal Sport is offering a 15% discount on the race entry fee for all #TeamTCUK athletes who want to take on the Immortal Half next summer.

“We’ll be organising our annual Wimbleball training camp weekend to take place in the spring of 2018 so you’ll be fully prepared for what’s in store on race day. It’s the perfect opportunity to check out the stunning location and ride and run the course.

“So, if you’re up for a challenge, take advantage of the 15% off race entry fee, get signed up and we’ll do the coaching to ensure you are ready to race next June. Whether it’s your first middle distance race, or your 50^th, this is one event that we feel should be on every triathlete’s bucket list – see you there!”

Email coach@triathloncoaching.uk.com for the unique #TeamTCUK 15% discount code.

Head to Immortal Sport for more details on the Immortal Half and to book your place.