Who's the fittest on OcUK SA?

Participant · 6 Apr 2011 at 19:39

platypus said:
I doubt Ironman fitness is anything like the norm. I would be dead after a 90 minute stop/start game of football, but I can swim/bike/run long distances and recover incredibly quick. It's why "fitness" isn't a real metric you can measure.

Rest days are for wimps.

Oh really? Best tell your buddy he's a wimp then, because [DOD]Aprilla thinks they're very important

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Volcs · 6 Apr 2011 at 19:42

My mate is currently running the Marathon De Sables - 151 miles in 6 days across the Sahara and is sitting in a not too unimpressive 252 out of 837. I have no idea how he does it - he's only really been running with any degree of seriousness for 18 months or so.

Sneaky charity link here if you're so inclined! https://www.charitiestrust.org/members_data/event/jaymds2011/index.html

[DOD]Asprilla · 6 Apr 2011 at 20:19

Robbie G said:
Oh really? Best tell your buddy he's a wimp then, because [DOD]Aprilla thinks they're very important .

They are important.

But they are dull.

Fusion · 6 Apr 2011 at 22:07

I meant sustained CV ability yes, sorry for the vagueness! Gilly, did you ever compete in running at any level? As a 4-minute mile sounds pretty astounding to me!

Clipsey · 6 Apr 2011 at 22:46

Fusion said:
I was just wondering how fit some of us on here are.
We've got some strong guys on here, would be interesting to see who is impressive in the fitness realm.

Fusion said:
I meant sustained CV ability

I would say 'I got the t-shirt' but this is far more impressive

*I'll stop when I'm done being proud of myself lol

Freefaller · 6 Apr 2011 at 22:50

You should be!

Neil79 · 7 Apr 2011 at 00:16

I used to be fit and i also used to have a body to match!

But the gym got too expensive, with the car park becoming a real problem due to the M&S store built next door. Gave up with it and left!, Gym prices are a rip off

icecold · 7 Apr 2011 at 01:45

That is one of the coolest trophies I have ever seen

Still a big fan of your work mate

cheets64 · 7 Apr 2011 at 02:28

Looking at some of the stats of you guys, wow, getting fitter and loving it.

I like to cycle, don't have the road kit but cycle with my mtb with semi slicks, not great for speed but works me hard, gets me places on/off road, I cant swim for jack, don't have the technique or size (5 foot 7), don't mind running but it bores me doing it on my own. 3-4 miles and I am done. Easily cycle 10-15 miles a day but few road rage incidents with HGV/vans has got me worried, makes me paranoid always wear my helmet and follow highway code and I cant stationary cycle bores me to tears.

Clipsey · 7 Apr 2011 at 03:05

icecold said:
That is one of the coolest trophies I have ever seen

Still a big fan of your work mate

**blushes**

Cheers mate, it weighs an absolute ton (well about 16lbs), well worth the effort in getting one

LiE · 7 Apr 2011 at 06:54

Neil79 said:
I used to be fit and i also used to have a body to match!

But the gym got too expensive, with the car park becoming a real problem due to the M&S store built next door. Gave up with it and left!, Gym prices are a rip off

There's only 1 gym where you live? You can't have been that motivated to go if little things like that stop you going completely.

Sagalout · 7 Apr 2011 at 08:25

Riding about 100 - 200 miles a week at the moment in preparation for sportives, but will be at my fittest in June after a couple of months of the TT season.

emetic · 7 Apr 2011 at 09:11

having just seen that trophy i'm almost tempted to make my next challenge an iron man event, that is the sweetest trophy ever.

[DOD]Asprilla · 7 Apr 2011 at 09:19

cheets64 said:
I cant swim for jack, don't have the technique or size (5 foot 7)

I'm 2" taller than you and I swim 1km in 16 minutes. Size isn't important, especially as most triathetes aren't that big; Alistair Brownlee (2009 World Champion) is 5'9" and weighs 62kg.

platypus · 7 Apr 2011 at 09:50

Clipsey do all finishers get that trophy?

The IPB · 7 Apr 2011 at 10:00

I reckon I could do a marathon not interested in doing so though. MMA requires full body fitness and good cardio so I would say I am pretty fit, not as fit now as I would be the day before a fight but just ticking over.

Gilly · 7 Apr 2011 at 11:10

Fusion said:
I meant sustained CV ability yes, sorry for the vagueness! Gilly, did you ever compete in running at any level? As a 4-minute mile sounds pretty astounding to me!

Yeah, I was actually a long distance road runner. Won some decent local awards and was in the local paper a few times before I tore my hamstring stumbling off a high kurb when out training.

I had no play on it after that. Took me a long time to be able to do much at all. I still have trouble with it now, I take 30 mins longer than the rest of the lads to warm up and stretch off

Was a good 15 years ago now

Participant · 7 Apr 2011 at 12:46

platypus said:
Clipsey do all finishers get that trophy?

Meow!

emetic · 7 Apr 2011 at 13:11

Trophy only costs $695

Clipsey · 7 Apr 2011 at 16:51

platypus said:
Clipsey do all finishers get that trophy?

No, they are a separate company that once you complete an Ironman you can purchase one. However, I was lucky in the fact that they were giving loads out to the finishers in the top third

right place right time, bagged myself a sweet (expensive trophy), all about promotion at this point!
As emetic mentioned you can buy it (only if you have completed an Ironman) but not really at that price :eek:

(around the event I think it was closer to $300). When the Ironman event rolls into town, along with it comes loads of official merchandise booths - souvenirs of your accomplishment if you will. I bought a finishers hoodie, stickers, official photographs and coffee cup placemats

etc

I have to also mention that the day I did my Ironman it was 97degrees!! Ruined it for so many people, became unbearable at points!

Edit** The finishers medal changes place to place depending on where you complete it, same with the finishers t-shirt and other stuff you receive.