My Journey to IRONMAN 70.3 Goa | From 75 Meters to 70.3 Miles
Some journeys begin with a clear goal. Others begin with a question: Can I really do this? For me, the journey to my first IRONMAN 70.3 began with that question. I had spent years building my running fitness and completing marathons, but taking on a triathlon meant stepping into two disciplines that demanded a completely different set of skills. On 1 November 2026, after months of early mornings, swimming sessions, long rides, brick workouts, setbacks and learning, I crossed the finish line at IRONMAN 70.3 Goa in 6:43:31 . This is the story of how I got there. About Me From Running for Weight Loss I am Uttam Mallya , working in the IT sector in Bengaluru, with no background in athletics or competitive sports. My journey into endurance sports started back in 2013, and interestingly, it was never about becoming an athlete. I started running simply to lose weight. What began as a fitness goal gradually turned into an addiction, and running became a part of my life. Over the years, I parti...