– something that French men enjoyed drawing attention to with loud cheering and pointing. Carnival AtmosphereThe laissez-faire attitude of the race organisers also extended to 'vehicles' on the course. As well as various aeroplanes, pirate ships, windmills
may get back to full speed in a month. – BlistersAfter a marathon, there is only one thing to do next: get yourself a bike, some neoprene and a pirate outfit, and do an Ironman! – toucanAny questions?Got a new poser or problem that you want RW members
some pedigree, and after the treadmill shenanigans are done, he’ll be turning his attention to Ironman Nice in June where he'll be racing with the Pirates.Most likely to: Soil himself rather than stop running.Did you know? CRAB has met the 3 surviving
of the first few miles to a carnival would be an understatement. I have never given so many high-fives or smiled so much during a race. The main things that stick in mind are: the pub with all the pirates outside; how pleased I was when I realised there were
'll be plenty of folk just out for the scenery and spurring each other round. So what if it takes three hours? – IcemaidenJoin the threadFor the week ending 9 July 2007Hot to trotPIRATES VS IRONMAN AUSTRIA Should be getting live updates but no video apparently
, including some of the Pirates. People kept on shouting “Come on, Wotsit!’ which was really lovely to hear. I’d lost my running partner at about Mile 9 – I kept trying to wiggle through gaps and I assume I went through a gap which then closed so we got
triathlons in the UK and I couldn't disagree, but the picture-postcard surroundings of Bala make all the pain worthwhile. The race has become a Mecca for the Runner's World Pirates triathlon club. With so many of us at the race, the support is fantastic
't wait. I'll be wearing a pirate T-shirt. – MissPDo it, do it, do it! You'll love it. It's so different from road racing, they're not even worth comparing. And if you're going as slowly as me, there's some great views along the way too. And as someone
for long.- PlumI only had my Pirate kit on yesterday. I'm hard, me.- debboJoin the thread ALLERGIES ON RACE DAYIf you have an allergy are you supposed to put a large black cross on your race number? I have seen various different versions but wondered
