WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Thousands of athletes competed in the Ironman 70.3 North Carolina race in Wilmington despite rainy, cold weather.
Charlie Duff was running the race for the fifth time.
“We have choppy surf in the morning, headwinds out of the north — but the blessing is maybe some rain,” Duff said.
Course covers swim, bike and run
The race started with a 1.2-mile swim, followed by a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run to the finish line in downtown Wilmington…