Fatman to Ironman - Page 294 - Triathlon

Rafiki

pirate

24/09/2012 at 16:43

Cake

pirate

24/09/2012 at 17:16

Raf it's on the internet so I must be true.

Rafiki

pirate

24/09/2012 at 17:21

good point Cake, never thought of that!!

SossigeDog

24/09/2012 at 17:38

Well done Tim, good write up, sounds like a lot of frigging about on that one.

You signed up to IMUK yet Gas?

Gastank

24/09/2012 at 18:17

Errr no I can't sign up for anything yet... I'm currently awaiting news of a potential opportunity related to doing my first IM for the benefits of medical science and until I know whether or not I'm guinea pig number 235 I am unable to commit to an alternative at this point

Needless to say an IM is on the cards for 2013 regardless but which one and under what guide remains to be seen

Bbplod - I guess you were in an earlier wave, I thought I was the only pirate on course yesterday... I was "lucky" to be in the very last set before they decided it was too dangerous, I've now learnt they shortened the bike legs in later waves too! So I am especially pleased with both my time and having made it around in one piece

IronCat5 in the Hat pirate

pirate

24/09/2012 at 18:20

Gastank wrote (see)

Errr no I can't sign up for anything yet... I'm currently awaiting news of a potential opportunity related to doing my first IM for the benefits of medical science.

Like a modern day John Merrick?

M...eldy

pirate

24/09/2012 at 18:21

Is Nursey still playing with the links?

Good effort Gasbag

Nurse Ratched

24/09/2012 at 18:36

Let's see if MeldyMentor's tutorial worked

test link

Nurse Ratched

24/09/2012 at 18:36

Seems it did

M...eldy

pirate

24/09/2012 at 18:38

Whoop

Splatfink

24/09/2012 at 19:07

Hi all...I have never done a triathlon...or run a race before, but I want to do an ironman. Started running this Christmas after gaining weight and my first race, the Robin Hood half is next Sunday (very nervous as I haven't quite reached the distance in training yet...). I've started swimming lessons (as I couldn't do front crawl) and managed my first 25m of front crawl yesterday. I'm halfway through Ironholgs book - which brought me here... so - anyone else here from the east midlands, or doing the robin hood next weekend?

M...eldy

pirate

24/09/2012 at 19:10

Well done & welcome to the madhouse Splatfink

DimTimTris

24/09/2012 at 19:44

Welcome Splatfink. IMUK is August 4th next year

Good luck on the half, don't worry about not hitting the distance in training, race atmos will get you through.

The Evil Pixie pirate

pirate

24/09/2012 at 19:48

splatfink I'm in the Midlands and doing my first IM next year.

Sounds like you are perfectly suited to being a pirate!

Ironholgs book is dangerous - it's his fault I entered Outlaw!

BrokeButTri'ng

24/09/2012 at 19:50

Welcome Splat, don't worry to much about not doing the distance in training, a lot of training plans don't go the full distance in training. The occasion and knowing that you don't have to train the next day will give you the extra boost.

Good luck for the run

SossigeDog

24/09/2012 at 19:55

Welcome Splat. DTT & myself signed up for IMUK 2013 the other week, come join us, loads of time to train. Finks structured training commences 7th Jan.

Was in the same boat with you with FC untill a few months ago, then it just clicked. Although still very slow (just like my bike & running though)

Nurse Ratched

24/09/2012 at 20:06

Hi Splat

Good luck with your half.

That bloody Holgate has a lot to answer for

The Evil Pixie pirate

pirate

24/09/2012 at 20:09

Nurse Ratched wrote (see)

That bloody Holgate has a lot to answer for

Oh yes!

ET7

24/09/2012 at 20:12

Hi splat.. Good luck for next Sunday! FC will just click as SD says...I'm signed up the outlaw 2013...

Well I have at long last popped my triathlon cherry...did a sprint distance yesterday in the wind and rain and loved every minute.
Bit of a manic swim in a very small swimming pool but all good...note to self..don't yap so much in T1 as it cost me 5 mins!!
Loved it so much that I'm doing another next Sunday...have yet to tell OH!

M...eldy

pirate

24/09/2012 at 20:17

Hook, line & sinker ET !!