Ten years after a brutal Ironman experience left me injured and burnt out, I returned to long-course triathlon for the Mallorca Half Ironman. Here's how I trained while maintaining strength, how race day unfolded, and what I'll change to go sub-5 hours next time.

Deadlift PRs, intense cardio sessions, and a new FTP—this was a big training week. See how I balanced strength and endurance while prepping for a Half Ironman.

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