My First Ironman | Ironman Copenhagen Race Recap, Nerves & Crossing the Finish Line

My first Ironman race recap from start to finish in Copenhagen

Completing my first Ironman in Copenhagen was a dream come true. This video shares my full experience from travel, bike prep, and race morning to the swim, bike, and run, all the way to crossing the finish line. Honestly, if I can do this, you can too!

Whether you’re training for your first Ironman, curious about Copenhagen’s course, or love race-day recaps from age-group athletes, this video is for you.

In this My First Ironman Copenhagen race recap, you’ll see:
• Travel and race prep in Copenhagen
• Bike setup, gear haul, and checklist tips
• Warm-up swim and race morning routines
• Swim, bike, and run coverage with personal reflections
• Finish line celebration and post-race thoughts
• Tips and takeaways for first-time Ironman athletes

Chapters:
0:00 It is finally here!
0:32 Travel to Copenhagen
0:41 Rebuilding my Bike
0:54 Checking out the Finish
1:13 Race Expo & Bike Tune Up
2:04 Gear Haul
2:23 Race Checklist
2:38 Bike & Bag Drop
3:46 Warm Up Swim
4:10 Race Morning!
5:25 Swim
7:11 Bike
9:41 Run
13:39 FINISH!
14:03 Outtakes

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