The HistoryToday Boston draws around 25,000 starters, a big contrast to the 193 runners in 1948. Demand for race places has exploded in recent years - the 2010 event sold out in 67 days, while this year's race maxed out in just eight hours
particularly notable performance in his first race of the season. "I was prepared to give 100 percent of what I had but I didn't know what that was," he said afterwards. Plenty, as it turns out. Fourth last year (with a 2:41:59 run), he's in formidable form
route.Flick through our gallery for costume inspiration for your next charity chase (this year's theme was the animal kingdom) or to find out why you should add this race-cum-wine tasting tour to your 2012 diary. Plus read our 2008 race report.
-distance record at Challenge Roth (8:18:32), breaking her own record, and she also won Ironman South Africa. She has never lost an Ironman race. She is unlikely to lose this one.Julie Dibens (UK)The 36-year-old from Salisbury came third at Kona in 2010, a
pressure on him going into the race because he was only in his second year as a pro and that the Kona racewould be only his third Ironman event. "If I could get top 15 I'd be ecstatic - anything above that would be a bonus," he added. Interestingly
Distance: 2.6K/ 120K/ 22KWhen: June 5Where: New Forest, HampshireFirst man: Chris Goodfellow 5:34:55First woman: Enfys Jones 6:52:11Last finisher: 9:07:24No of finishers: 100Last year, this event was held on the same day as its big brother
competitors with racing advice from legendary Chrissie Wellington, three time Ironman World Champion. Discover her mental strategies for racing at your best during the long haul event. Bring along family and friends and arrange in advance where they
Distance: 1.5K/ 43K/ 10KWhere: Bowness-on-Windermere, CumbriaWhen: July 3First man: Steven Garner 2:27:39First woman: Christine Johnson 2:37:12Last finisher: 4:35:43No of finishers: 157Anyone who took part in this race last year could be forgiven
of the finish line before shooting past to complete the course.Alexander, who was third here last year, was in a class of his own this time: he crossed the line almost 25 minutes ahead of second-placed Richard Mackie. Fran Bungay won the women's race in 5
Rosindale had a more comfortable race in the women's event, pulling away on the final run to secure a win in 2:06:37, more than a minute ahead of Ireland's Aileen Morrison. Overall, great performances in miserable conditions.
