The IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon Series is a premier half-distance triathlon series consisting of over 100 qualifying races in over 40 countries, regions and territories across the world. We spoke to Nandil and asked him to share more about the race and his training.

What were the components of the race?

The Ironman 70.3 event is a triathlon consisting of three disciplines, all of which have to be done consecutively. It consists of a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike ride, and a 21.1 km run. All distances combined total 70.3 miles, and that is where the name comes from.

How did you balance your studies at NLS alongside training?

I am in my fifth year of the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) course, so I had the option of choosing three electives out of four courses, with one being a core course. I chose my electives in such a way that I had time almost every day of the week to train, with none of my classes falling into the evening 5-7 pm slot. That gave me the flexibility to train consistently on weekdays, and I would do the longer workouts over the weekends. I would sometimes have to compromise on training because of assignments, projects, or exams, but I mostly tried to plan my training around those.

What challenges do you plan on taking on next?

I plan to complete the Full Ironman in May, which would include a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike ride, and a 42.2 km run. I want to do it before I graduate from college. After I graduate, I aim to pursue a career in litigation.

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