4 July race reports

Nessie

"I am hoping to complete an Ironman distance event in 10 days time"

Oh, I dunno, I think I might manage it in about 8 days...............

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Serious food for thought.............

Eeeek!

Bouncing Barlist

You can do it Nessie, now get back to the IM Outing forum and put your name down.

[thats Andy typing by the way]

candy ollier

well you're down on the list as a maybe then nessie

really, i think it will be fantastic. imagine crowding the stands as one member of the forum outing after another, especially the first timers and doubly escpecially the slower ones, makes it to the finish line and takes the cheer

[Deleted User]

Hiya Mon, I just thought it was funny you running around hair matted from dancing sooooo much, people filthy from the muddy floor and in both hands a lovely bouquet lol !

No tattoo yet Andy but not long now !!!!!

candy ollier

Nick, surely you need 2 m-dots. an orange one and a red one with a white cross. you'll have to match your bike.

[Deleted User]

I reckon for us first-timers it has to be Switzerland next year - it wouldn't be the same doing on your own.

There will be more of us doing it in group than any of the proper Tri clubs.

Monique

I have only just got all the mud out of my toenails. Free beer and Brits is quite a lethal concoction. I was so proud to see everyone in our group in proper going out clothes rather than showy-off race t shirts and tracky bottoms, although wellingtons would have been more appropriate.

cougie

How long are peeps gonna be at Tern Hill next Sunday ? I may pop in after Ironbridge.

candy ollier

well, MOST people in our group

Bouncing Barlist

How about getting specially designed RW Ironman Trip racing kit, maybe even get sponsors... (Smarties or Ben & Jerries sprint to mind)...

Monique

That's the spirit Dave, if there's anything to keep you going it's the support of friends out there doing it,. I am (obviously) no expert but most of the IM courses seem to consist of loops where you will see your mates.

[Deleted User]

Good idea, I reckon we should get sponsored by RW.

[Deleted User]

Cougie, we will be at Tern Hill from about 8am til 1pm

Mon, my FCUK shirt is now FUC*ED from body surfing the sewer swamp.

Candy, have been thinking about that but taking it easy, if I plan to do 2 next year I am going to run out of places to put mdot tattoos !!

[Deleted User]

Tats aren't compulsory are they?

[Deleted User]

nope

[Deleted User]

good

[Deleted User]

When i'd nearly convinced myslef that this was a good idea......vomiting, collapsed bodies and 3 days recovery....kinda puts it all into perspective...

I'm off to McDonalds!

[Deleted User]

I gather people often end up getting tattooed after drink too much.

Luckly I'm well know for not drinking too much.

candy ollier

not at all Dave

Unless you are a posing git like Nick... except it looks like he's going to show some self restraint and keep it to the one

to go with his one white gold mdot necklace, his mdot bike stickers, his mdot jumper, his mdot cycle top, his mdot gilet he bought for his girlfriend and the nodding mdog in his car

as we said - he's the merchandising champ

candy ollier

Count, you will enjoy it

candy ollier

actually i want a nodding mdog now... that would be great

[Deleted User]

mmmm not so sure about that...I like a challenge.....but not a big fan of pain.

Discuss it at Tough Guy Candy?

[Deleted User]

Vomiting - big deal, I've plenty of training in doing that.

candy ollier

Nick - 2 next year - which one's are in the frame??

candy ollier

its a deal - i'll sign up for tough guy if you sign up for switzerland

Nessie

I'm going to report this thread to the moderator.

I mean, I was busy minding my own business over on FFF, WildWill mentioned a really funny thread over on Tri, and before you can say 2.5mswim/112mbike/marathon, I'm on the bl**dy possibles list for IMCH2005!

WTF????

candy ollier

nessie, you know you want to

and its only the possibles list

you are possible!

[Deleted User]

It would be shame to miss out on you lot doing Switzerland as the more people you have the better the atmosphere, however, I have done IMCH already and my aim is to do a different one each year so it may have to be France or Lanz as well.

We shall see. And the nodding dog is not for sale at any price !!!

cougie

Nick - I'll try and get up to Tern Hill as soon as Ironbridge is finished. No idea what time though ! Hope it's compatible.

[Deleted User]

oooo wait that's not fair....

This is a seriously expensive commitment...One that I honestly don't think I could afford.

I will give it serious thought though. It all depends on training over next 13 weeks for Loch Ness. If it goes well then I'll turn my attentions to Tri, do a Carl and commit. I need to get through long runs without shin-splints and other injuries before I can think about doing a near death event + pay for entry, weeks accom, kit and hardest of all convince The Countess.