Congratulations are in order – Evnia’s triathlon athlete, Konstantinos Abatzoglou completed the IRONMAN 2023 race in Frankfurt!
IRONMAN is a remarkable competition that brings together athletes and supporters from all over the world to celebrate their love of endurance sports, ever since 1978. IRONMAN races are held every year, in different countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and America. An IRONMAN triathlon includes a 3.8 km swim, a 183 km bike course and finally a 42.2 km which is a full marathon. The longer distances are precisely what makes this race a testament to the athletes’ determination and perseverance.
Taking part at an IRONMAN race comes with a lot of training and preparation beforehand, both physically and mentally. It takes a lot of time and effort to be able to reach the physical endurance that is needed to compete in such a demanding race and to maintain the right state of mind all through it. Consistent training, understanding nutrition, finding a schedule that works, staying motivated… And then of course there is the day itself; Being focused, pushing through the physical exhaustion, and tuning out thoughts of giving up when things do not go as planned, all while trying to enjoy the moment.
For an outsider, it might seem hard to understand why these athletes push themselves so hard; after all, running a full marathon is an event of itself. It is almost impossible to imagine that IRONMAN athletes run it after having already completed a swimming and a biking course. And yet athletes gather from far and wide to participate – there were over 2000 participants at the Frankfurt race coming from across the globe, from seasoned athletes to first timers.
IRONMAN races are full of individual stories, there is a different one behind every bib number. While they are all united by their love of the race, athletes can have different motivations: it can be the end goal of a physical transformation, a personal record to break, testing their limits… Whichever the reason that made them initially register, IRONMAN athletes soon find themselves on a unique journey of introspection and personal excellence. This is the reason why there are so many participants in the IRONMAN races, that extra mile that people need to go is what makes the experience so profound and rewarding.
They all overcome their struggles and strive to reach the finishing line’s red carpet to finally hear the phrase “you are an Iron Man”. This iconic phrase not only marks the successful completion of the race but is also a symbol of commitment and dedication.
At Evnia, we support Konstantinos among those who are committed to strive daily to become better and bring value to themselves and our community. Working with perseverance and striving to achieve excellence are qualities that are close to our hearts.
That is why, we proudly supported Konstantinos’ participation in the IRONMAN Frankfurt 2023 race, and we are now equally proud of his admirable achievement.
Konstantinos completed the race ranking 621 overall and 94 on his own age division, out of more than 2000 participants with a finish time of 1:01:53 including the two transitions zones.
Congratulations Konstantinos!
