Ironman competition returns to Sandusky

Ironman competition returns to Sandusky

Thousands of people will be in Downtown Sandusky for the Ironman 70.3 race, watching over 1,500 athletes participate in the triathlon, including Beth Werling.When I first signed up, I didnt know how to swim. I did not realize you had to put your head in the water whenever you swim. So, I learned how to do that, and that was an experience, said Werling.Now, 4 years later, Werling has participated in Ironman competitions across the country.Right n…

‘Norn Iron Woman’ takes on 6 triathlons in 6 weeks for hospice that ‘couldn’t have done enough’

A Portadown gym-owner has set herself an almighty ‘Norn Iron Woman’ challenge to raise vital funds for Evora Hospice in memory of one of her closest friends. On August 6, Arise Fitness owner Amy Wethers will be starting the mammoth undertaking of completing six full-distance triathlons in six weeks. She will complete one in every county in Northern Ireland – and with the more commonly known Ironman challenge as inspiration – has branded her own …