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The Islander Weekend 2021 dates are now confirmed:

The Middle Distance will take place Saturday 3rd July

The Standard and Sprint Distance will take place Sunday 4th July

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One Hour from LONDON 🇬🇧 Triathlons | Duathlons | SUP Races | Open Water Swim and more... new events + new locations!

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With great sadness we are forced to cancel our 2020 events. Please swipe across to read our statement and kindly bare with us in this upsetting time. An email has been sent, with the same statement, to all 2020 registered competitors.
Thank you for your support as always,
Josh + Abbie

#stayhome #staysafe #staypositive

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Take time out away from the chaos and breath more. Look after yourself and you’ll be better able to look after others. #breath #meditation #mindfulness #triathlon #ironman703 #theislander2020 #IAMANISLANDER

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Mar 13

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We love this photo! Finding calm beneath the carnage. I think we could all do with that during this crazy time. 🏊🏼‍♂️ 🏊🏻‍♀️ That being said, who loves a mass start and the battle for clear water at the start of the race?! 🙋
#staycalm #IAMANISLANDER #ironman703 #openwaterswimming #triathlonswim #ironmankona

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Here’s to all the inspiring Islander women! Happy International Women’s Day!! #IWD2020 #womenempowerment #womeninsport #IAMANISLANDER

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“Miles Are My Meditation”
#IAMANISLANDER
#theislander2020 #ironman703 #triathlon @brittri

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Feb 17

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It’s a long way around the island. The head wind battering along the seawall on the north face of the island - The cliffs at Cudmore Grove signifying just the turning point at the pin end of the island and then the never ending sand leading to the finish along the south. 21km circumference to be exact. An island made for a 70.3 triathlon with a finish line feeling that’s never felt so good. #mothernaturesracetrack
Could you conquer The Islander 2020?
#IAMANISLANDER

#triathlon #ironman703 #theislander2020

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A Swim Bike Run like no other #IAMANISLANDER

#theislander2020 #ironman703 #triathlon @brittri

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0ur 70.3 event “The Islander” doubled in entries in 2019 and with this event being awarded third best triathlon in the UK last year we are seeing the same pattern again for our 2020 entries. Our events are capped to an exclusive number to honour the friendly and personable atmosphere they’re known for. So tag a friend and enter online before it’s too late and soon become An Islander!
#IAMANISLANDER

#theislander2020 #theislandertriathlon #ironman703 #triathlon #mothernaturesracetrack

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CUDMORE GROVE | FOSSILS + MORE
The east side of Mersea Island is home to Cudmore Grove Country Park. Here you will find a sandy beach with broken pillboxes and fallen trees positioned in front of the eroding cliffs. Above, the woodland and grassy meadows are perfect for peaceful walks that will take you past interesting historical sites and an abundance of wildlife.

Many fossils have been uncovered as the cliff has eroded. 300,000 year old fossils such as bear, tusked elephant and bison have been found. As well, it is common to find shark teeth and small mammal fossils. Further west, hippopotamus remains have been found. It has even been suggested that Macaque monkeys lived in Essex. The range of the monkeys extended as far north as Norfolk three quarters of a million years ago. However, back then “it was a bit warmer, maybe a Mediterranean climate”. That being said the locals and everyone who visits Mersea Island agrees that even now a summer on the island is like a summer in the Mediterranean. And so, locals have nicknamed it the Mersea Med.
The Islander 70.3 Triathlon is known for it’s 21km single lap run that circumnavigates the entire island. Half way around the island competitors will run along the beach beside the famous Cudmore Grove Cliffs of East Mersea. From there it’s West all the way to the Finish line.
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#mothernaturesracetrack #IAMANISLANDER #merseamed #theislander2020 #ironman703 #triathlon #merseaisland #islandlife #trilife

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Jan 19

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NEW DECADE | NEW DISTANCE
Our events bring so many people together from beginners to the more experienced triathlete and we are so pleased to see so many of you come back year after year to compete. This year we have three different distances happening across one weekend. New to 2020 is our Olympic (Standard) distance triathlon. This is twice the distance of our Sprint triathlon and close to half the distance of our Middle distance (The Islander). A perfect halfway house to see our regular Sprint triathletes take the next step or for the long distance athlete to take on a shorter faster race.
All our races take place from the same race area and tackle the very best of the islands natural beauty, making it a great weekend for families, friends or triathlon clubs who wish to do different distances but still cheer on and support one another.
Voted 3rd Best Triathlon in the UK by our previous competitors for our unique course and friendly atmosphere. There is now a distance to suit everyone whether it is your 1st or your 51st.
Time to take on the island.
#sprinttriathlon #olympictriathlon #middledistancetriathlon #ironman703 #mothernaturesracetrack #IAMANISLANDER #theislander2020 #triathlon

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However hard it is, it could always be harder... #IAMANISLANDER
#theislandertriathlon #mothernaturesracetrack #ironman703 #triathlon #triathlontraining @britisharmy

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Mother Natures Race Track | The World Famous Oyster 🦪
Oysters have been cultivated in the creeks around Mersea Island since Roman times.
It's said that the Romans loved oysters so much that they used to tow them in nets behind their boats all the way back to Rome.
For the Romans, oysters were a food staple and a vital resource. Oyster shells had many uses including skin ointments, the making of roads and to mend their baths.
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There are two varieties of oyster the Colchester Rock Oyster which is available all year round & live naturally on the seabed. The other is the Colchester Native Oyster which are harvested from September to May in the shallow creeks off Mersea Island.
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Oysters help their ecosystem as natural water filters. Although, you may not want to eat these critters after they've cleaned their surroundings, oysters have a mighty filtration power. An adult oyster can filter from 30 to 50 gallons of water each day. Imagine the impact an entire reef could make?
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You can try the oysters on the island for yourself at The Company Shed, West Mersea Oyster Bar and @thedukesseafood in West Mersea. That being said these oysters are also exported all over the world and can be found in many famous restaurants. 🦪
Every competitor is offered a fresh local Oyster at the finish line of our races. It’s an island thing!
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Source: @visitmerseaisland and www.al.com
P.S. Oysters are not a natural aphrodisiac sorry 😬
#mothernaturesracecourse #theislander #iamanislander #ironman703 #triathlontraining #triathlon #merseaisland

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Jan 12

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Why we are different | The Islander name explained. We are proud of our home, our island and what makes our races unique so that is why we will be telling weekly stories of Mersea Island and the neighbouring villages. It’s more than a triathlon it’s #mothernaturesracetrack and #theislander
#triathlon #triathlontraining #londontriathlon #ironman703

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Quick lap around Mersea Island to burn off the Turkey or Nut roast before this beautiful planet finishes another lap around the sun. We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and we wish you all a happy New Year. #postchristmasrun #respectourplanet #anotherlaparoundthesun #newyear #triathlon #run #runningmotivation #runningman

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Dec 5

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FATHER + DAUGHTER
Tackling the weekend together and coming together 💪🏻 The Islander 2020 Weekend has three distances to choose from - Sprint Distance
- Olympic (Standard) Distance
- Middle (Half Ironman) Distance
Meaning there is something for everyone.
Train - Motivate - Race Together.
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#theislander2020 #ironman703 #triathlon #triathlontraining

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YOU TELL US! Moments before victory! For those that completed THE ISLANDER this year, tell us how it felt running to the line after completing the 70.3 triathlon including running the circumference of the island! Don’t hold back 😬🤣 #iamanislander #theislander2019 #theislander2020 #ironman703 #triathlon #triathlontraining #triathlonmotivation

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START OF THE ISLANDER...
What goes through your head when the gun goes? Tell us your thoughts and feelings at the start line moments before the swim. Is there anything you do to prepare yourself mentally?! I AM AN ISLANDER
#iamanislander #theislander2020 #ironman703 #triathlon #triathlontraining #trilife

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Nov 24

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What’s your excuse?
I AM AN ISLANDER. What are you?! #iamanislander #theislander2020 #triathlon #triathlontraining #halfironman #halfironmantraining #ironman703 #triharder

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Yes we make you run around the whole island 😏
The Islander - Voted 3rd Best Triathlon in the UK @letsdothis.com_
Unique Middle Distance on a beautiful island not far from London. Enter online now with code: EARLY10 for 10% off all races. Sprint and Olympic Distance too! 🤙🏼 Exclusive race/limited spaces.
#theislander2020 #ironman703 #triathlontraining #triathlon @brittri

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Winners!

WOW! We are thrilled to announce our success at the Challenge Awards presented by Runners World and powered by Let’s Do This. The Islander Middle Distance Triathlon came 3rd place in the Best Triathlons category. We also finished Top 10 for Best Event Organiser and Top 10 in the Best Triathlons category for Mersea Island Sprint Triathlon.

The awards aims to recognise the best challenge events, organisation, charities, communities and individuals over the 2018/19 season.

BEST ORGANISER

MERSEA SPRINT

How it all began...

Mersea Island has hosted a Sprint Triathlon for 8 years running. It started due to Josh realising Mersea was not only an idyllic setting but perfectly formed to provide a…

The Island

Your adventure starts when you arrive at Mersea Island. You approach Mersea by a causeway from the mainland – yes, the island gets cut off at high tide! At just eight miles square….

If you fancy a middle distance Tri that’s a touch harder than most do this one , great atmosphere from all involved especially the Islanders, back next year

Craig D

The Islander -what a great race !
Well organised, the swim was amazing in calm warm water, fast scenic bike course, the run around the island was slightly more challenging with some tough sections over the beach. Overall I would say highly recommended and i’ll definitely be back for 2020.

Steve E

Amazing original course, incredible organisation and friendly family crowd. The finish area felt like a festival. A Bucket list must

Phil G

SAVE THE DATE

The Islander Weekend 2021 dates are now confirmed:

The Middle Distance will take place Saturday 3rd July

The Standard and Sprint Distance will take place Sunday 4th July

Entries open soon

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Winners!

BEST ORGANISER

MERSEA SPRINT

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