pistol would have been nice, but no complaints from me. A great event, this, which deserves more participants. Don't let the hilly bits put you off!"For the bank holiday weekend, August 26-28Arundel Castle 10KAmazing who you meet in races. Who'd have
a record number of absolute beginners. The Zurich adventure all started a year ago with a call for new shipmates to join the Pirates on their 2009 voyage to Ironman Switzerland (IMCH). Since then, the plucky IM virgins who heeded the call – and a
at this grueling triathlon distance. Seen as one of the ultimate one-day endurance races, it's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and a 26.2-mile run. Yet more than 20 forumites quickly signed up. What's more, only three had taken on an Ironman before. Among two dozen
.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and a full 26.2-mile marathon. This summer's trip saw over 50 forumites board the Pirate ship – including a record number of beginners. Now they're back it's time to catch up with first-timers arctic lady, Nam, PSC, Rio
-flat; the organisation perfect; can't recommend this race highly enough." - DazTheSlug99100%29 ratings4Green Belt Relay 22-stage: 220M,Surrey (19/5/07)" This is so much more than a race - it is an event. It is not really about getting pbs, there is so much more