NATHAN FORD
Discipline: Triathlon / Iron Man
Competition Level: International
Bikes: Propel Advanced pro 0 Disc
Why the Giant Propel ? The Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0 Disc not only looks the part, but after riding it, I can see why it is such a popular bike. The Propel Advanced Pro 0 Disc is an extremely aero road bike and climbs very well. The disc brakes make life a lot easier when descending in all weather conditions. I really like the aggressive riding position and it is one of the fastest bikes I have been lucky enough to ride. The Di2 is very quick and allows for smooth gear changing. Being a triathlete racing Ironman distance, it is crucial to be comfortable when racing and the Propel Advanced Pro 0 Disc certainly makes for a comfortable and fast ride.
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About Nathan
Nathan comes from an International swimming background, competing against some of the top professional athletes in the World. He was a full-time athlete for over 5 years and achieved numerous Welsh swimming titles.
Once ending his swimming career, he wanted something to aim for, so decided to turn his attention to triathlon. During his first year of triathlon, Nathan instantly fell in love with the sport. During the 2016 season, he won his first 3 races (Dyfi Dash Sprint, Llanelli Standard Distance and Porthcawl Standard Distance) He then had his sights set his first Ironman, in Austria. He managed to complete Ironman Austria in a respectable time of 9.39.42 and was instantly hooked to the long-distance race.
Moving into the 2017 season, Nathan decided to compete at Ironman Wales, a local Ironman and one that is known as one of the hardest courses in the World. Nathan has always coached and trained himself and was rewarded in Ironman Wales with a 3rd place finish in the 30 - 34 age group but more importantly earned himself a qualifying slot for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii 2018. Devising his own training plan and sessions, Nathan understands what it takes to achieve Kona qualification. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in swimming, which has been accumulated from over 25 years of training and competing at the highest level.
Achievements
Amman Valley Sprint Triathlon 2018 - April 18 - 1st
Harlech Sprint Triathlon 2018 - March 18 - 2nd
Ironman Wales 2017 - September 17 - Ironman - 10.06.37 - 3rd
Gauntlet 70.3 2017 - July 17 - 70.3 - Half Ironman - 4.42.15 - 5th
European Age Group Championships 2017 - Austria June 17 - Olympic Distance - 2.10.49 - 9th
Swansea Triathlon 2017 - May 17 - Sprint Distance - 1.00.50 - 6th
Llanelli 3km Swim 2016 - May 17 - 3000m Swim Event - 45.00 - 1st
Llanelli Triathlon 2016 - September 16 - Olympic Distance - 1.56.00 - 1st
Ironman Austria 2016 - June 16 - Ironman - 9.39.48 - 36th
Porthcawl STD 2016 - May 16 - Olympic distance - 2.05.25 - 1st
Dyfi Dash 2015 - March 2015 - Sprint distance - 1.01.34 - 1st
Goals
Ironman World Championships 2018
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Upcoming Events
Harlech Sprint Triathlon 2018 - Harlech, Wales | 25th March 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Amman Valley Sprint Triathlon - Ammandford, Wales | 15th April 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Sospan 3km Swim - Llanelli, Wales | 11th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Llanelli Sprint Triathlon - Llanelli, Wales | 13th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Lanzarote Ironman - Canary Islands, Spain | 16th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Tenfoot 5km Swim - Tenby, Wales | 21st July 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Kona Ironman World Championships - Hawaii, United States | 13th October 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Harlech Sprint Triathlon 2018 - Harlech, Wales | 25th March 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Amman Valley Sprint Triathlon - Ammandford, Wales | 15th April 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Sospan 3km Swim - Llanelli, Wales | 11th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Llanelli Sprint Triathlon - Llanelli, Wales | 13th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Lanzarote Ironman - Canary Islands, Spain | 16th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Tenfoot 5km Swim - Tenby, Wales | 21st July 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Kona Ironman World Championships - Hawaii, United States | 13th October 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Amman Valley Sprint Triathlon - Ammandford, Wales | 15th April 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Sospan 3km Swim - Llanelli, Wales | 11th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Llanelli Sprint Triathlon - Llanelli, Wales | 13th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Lanzarote Ironman - Canary Islands, Spain | 16th May 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Tenfoot 5km Swim - Tenby, Wales | 21st July 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon
Kona Ironman World Championships - Hawaii, United States | 13th October 2018
Nathan Ford | Triathlon