Scarlett Enjoys her First Ironman 70.3
Why did you approach Temple Performance?
I approached TP in May looking for consistency in the gym and guidance with knee rehab, which I was becoming pretty unmotivated with. I didn’t have a specific plan in mind, but I knew I needed help to get my knee strong again. By June, I floated the idea of maybe doing a 70.3, and I was met with an enthusiastic response of "YES" and a plan for how to get there. Considering where I was coming from, the challenge felt pretty daunting, but by following a consistent and evolving plan, it started to feel achievable.
How did you find the training programme delivery?
A huge part of my enjoyment of the race itself has been the structure and knowledge behind the 15-week programme I received. I loved waking up each morning, seeing my sessions for the day, completing them, and knowing I'd be ready on race day. I also recently started my first full-time job, so it was really important to have a programme to fit around my new commitments. TP created a detailed, digital programme that was easy to follow and adapt. The platform not only served as a training schedule but also as a network for discussing my concerns and injuries, which shaped the sessions in the weeks that followed.
How did race day go?
Race day was SO FUN! Despite being nervous, I had so much confidence that everything was going to be okay. This wasn't just because of the training and preparation, but also the conversations I had with TP in the days leading up to the event and on the morning of. I exceeded my expectations in each of the three disciplines and loved the competitiveness of the day. Throughout the race, I could feel my nutrition and training paying off, and at every turn, I was excited to take on the next part of the course.
Any advice for other athletes thinking of working with Temple Performance?
At the beginning of the year, I walked into a running shop and asked the assistant for trainers to help me learn to run a 5K after ACLR. Seven months later, I completed a half Ironman. I had no idea, nor any expectation, that I would ever achieve something like this. The progress I made came down to having a thorough and adaptable training programme that kept me accountable. It provided the guidance and support I needed to reach the best possible result on race day. If you have even an inkling of an idea you want to train for, no matter how big or small, Temple Performance will work with you to achieve it.
