also to Wrecsam Triathlon Club for organising such a brilliant event. The marshalling, aid stations, policing and support on the course was fantastic and they should be congratulated on a great event. Nice race memento of a fluffy black towel - very

It’s summertime, and that can mean only one thing – the Pirate Ship of Fools (PSOF) is soon to set sail for its annual team challenge. This year, our forum triathlon contingent is heading to Switzerland on July 12, where Pirates old and new

described as "drinkers with a triathlon problem" - the post-race awards ceremony (held the day after the main event) has been known to go on for longer than the race itself...How do I join?Just pop along to the IM 2009 thread and introduce yourself. You

Klagenfurt to take on Ironman Austria. This was to be the biggest and most successful Pirate expedition yet.Many people see the Ironman triathlon as the ultimate one-day endurance event. A 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, finished off with a

with spectators to cheer you on. National Highlights...Llanelli Waterside Half, March 2 Llanelli Waterside Half-Marathon (Dyfed, March 2) Securing the future of a new race can often be a daunting prospect for event organisers. Not so for Llanelli Triathlon Club

The Pirate Ship of Fools returned from Ironman Switzerland triumphant, skull and crossbones flying. On July 12, our forum triathlon contingent were lining up on the shores of Lake Zurich for the start of Ironman Switzerland – a small matter of a 2

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