Tag Archives: Wales

Ironman Wales, Tenby 2012

Time: 10:07:29 Swim: 48:25 T1: 8:01 Bike: 5:42:22 T2: 2:21 Run: 3:26:20 Race analysis here I had high expectations for this race after last years was such fun. The build up didn’t disappoint with so many friends either competing or … Continue reading

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Ironman Wales Analysis

Race report here. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole race. Never smiled so much in a race or thanked so many supporters. It was an awesome day which would have done a long standing race proud but to pull this off … Continue reading

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Ironman Wales, Tenby 2011

Time: 10:36:46 Swim: 47:43 T1: 9:41 Bike: 5:50:08 T2: 2:35 Run: 3:45:39 Race analysis here What a race ! The course was already great but the added spice of the impending weather was great. Having done Wanaka in a gale … Continue reading

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Ironman Wales Pre Race

The picture is from the window of our little flat. You can see the swim course and the road is the final 100m of the run. We’ve got ourselves a lovely little location here which seems pretty remarkable given how … Continue reading

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Some Intensity

Here’s another YouTube video of the Mid Wales Ultra. bit more footge of Jo and I. Certainly enjoy getting a chance to think back over that race. Been planning out my summers training and looking to try and build on … Continue reading

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Another Day In The Life Of A Full Time Amateur

Before I get into todays entry I thought some of you might like to see the YouTube footage of the mid wales Ultra. I’m the guy coming out of the swim first ! It’s another Thursday but this time I’m in … Continue reading

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Ultra Triathlons

On Saturday I competed in my first ever Ultra Triathlon: the Mid Wales Ultra (click for a race report). Like an ultra marathon is longer than a marathon an ultra triathlon is longer than Ironman. In this case the swim … Continue reading

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Mid Wales Ultra 2008

Time: 18:45 Swim (~1.8km): 25 mins T1: 35 mins Bike (166 miles): 11h (10h Ride time) T2: 10 mins Run (32 miles): 6:35 Jo and I were 2nd Overall Jo was first lady (ever) to finish. This race had rather … Continue reading

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