So..Ironman 2008
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So..I've pre-registered for IM 2008, because I'm an idiot. Anyone fancy doing it with me?
You're gonna be a movie star??
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/
Even the thought of running for the bus makes me sweat and start shaking... I have a lot of respect for people who do Ironman.
Crikey, I'm just paying the £160 entrance fee and torturing myself for ~9 hours
Hmm although, I might actually raise some charity cash. Could raise quite a lot in Cambridge.
Heh, how random!
That sounds absolutely awesome. It's officially now on my long-term list of things to do.
If you do it, please keep us posted.
Sounds good - all being well I'm also off for a jolly in the Jungle next year:
http://www.junglemarathon.com
Crikey, I'm just paying the £160 entrance fee and torturing myself for ~9 hours
9 hours, we talking about a full IM?
I do know what a full IM is
9 hours seems a tad optimistic as you're in the realms of the Pro triathletes. What you basing your ~9hrs on?
First figure I plucked out of the air, completely random and not based on any physical evidenceI do know what a full IM is
9 hours seems a tad optimistic as you're in the realms of the Pro triathletes. What you basing your ~9hrs on?
I'd read something about a cut off at 9 hours, that must have been for pro athletes. I'm under no illusions that it will take me ages!
Edit: I'll be getting coaching from the Cambridge Triathlon Club though, so I'm hoping I can put in a good effort.
Edit2: Thinking of raising money for the British Heart Foundation.
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Hey Platypus.
Firstly I admire the fact you've just taken it by the balls and booked the beast.
Secondly, if you have not already, I recommend the following book:
"Not normal behavior" by Stuart Staples.
I read it and it almost tipped be over to the dark side, I'll stick to me weights though
Best of luck.
Firstly I admire the fact you've just taken it by the balls and booked the beast.
Secondly, if you have not already, I recommend the following book:
"Not normal behavior" by Stuart Staples.
I read it and it almost tipped be over to the dark side, I'll stick to me weights though
Best of luck.
Thanks manHey Platypus.
Firstly I admire the fact you've just taken it by the balls and booked the beast.
Secondly, if you have not already, I recommend the following book:
"Not normal behavior" by Stuart Staples.
I read it and it almost tipped be over to the dark side, I'll stick to me weights though
Best of luck.
Nm, found the book, looking at it now! Looks good and at £8 can't be that bad.
Was definitely going to keep a training log/boring diary.
The last stretch on Mt Kinabalu is indeed a calf killer - it's also extra awesome fun doing it in the dark, (probably for the best as you can't see what you've got to go).
I wasn't racing it, but made it up from the overnight hut to the peak in about ~1:45, (arriving 4:45am) then ran on the way down. You'd think 10.5 miles downhill would be easy....it took me two and half hours!
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Not a chance lolI like swimming, I like cycling, and I love running. Naturally, a triathlon is the natural thing to think about doing.
So..I've pre-registered for IM 2008, because I'm an idiot. Anyone fancy doing it with me?
Good luck with it though, massive respect to you!
Looks like a very cool thing to do, good luck with it if you do it.
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Thats great you've pre-registered !! Best of luck to you dude!
I think I'll be entering the one over here next year (louisville), a girl I know just completed it - just love the medal you get at the end
Plus then you can call yourself IronMan
I think I'll be entering the one over here next year (louisville), a girl I know just completed it - just love the medal you get at the end
Plus then you can call yourself IronMan
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I think I just developed asthma!
