I remember clearly following the first ship online and being totally inspired by the stories on the day and the race reports. Especially those, including Ratbag and oxy who couldn't swim before training started. Then I remember meeting the rowdy lot honing their drinking skills at the social a couple of weeks later.
I always said I wouldnt be so stupid as to actually do and ironman...
My introduction to the Pirates was Meeting Brian & Wifey at the Edinburgh New Years Day Tri in 2007, Didn't put me off! The I went to Nice in 2008 to support & of course got talked into doing the Oly in Zurich by Petal & my darling Brother. The rest is Piracy!!
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I found one or two random ones of Oxy looking about 12 years old, which I shall try to put up here, but I'll have to switch browsers. Bear with.
I'd forgotten about DD and Iron Mike
Oxy getting a pep talk from Auntie Jj...
and
a li'l bit sunburnt
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/event-editorial/ironman-zurich-photos/1982.html
Oh and I've cast a heinous slur on Pebble, who was indeed pirated up in '05
I remember clearly following the first ship online and being totally inspired by the stories on the day and the race reports. Especially those, including Ratbag and oxy who couldn't swim before training started.
Then I remember meeting the rowdy lot honing their drinking skills at the social a couple of weeks later.
I always said I wouldnt be so stupid as to actually do and ironman...
Not sure how to do this so hope it works, but this says it all for me...
Kanga, Crashie & Cougie left to right
There you go ... awesome Rowe photography
IMFrance 2008
IMCH 2009
IM Germany 2010, Roth for most, Frankfurt for some
The I went to Nice in 2008 to support & of course got talked into doing the Oly in Zurich by Petal & my darling Brother. The rest is Piracy!!
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/event-editorial/ironman-switzerland-2009-photos-the-finish/4230.html