The Runner’s World website started a triathlon forum in August 2003, after lots of members expressed an interest. That interest grew, and now the tri forum has its own instantly recognisable group of yellow-clad triathletes …
Read the full story »upcoming events and guides to the annual popular pirate events like Vitruvian plus the less popular tougher events!
epic events, epic race reports …
signed up to a sprint or Ironman as a drunken bet? we’re here to help.
who are the pirates? how do I join? how to order kit? who is Coach Barlos? etc etc
so, how do you train for an Ironman?
Here’s a selection of old threads that cover this very topic
Thought it’d be useful to pull together the information from Rosey’s race at Kona.
Ineos Swashbuckler 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010 6:00 am – 1:30 pm (GMT)
Bucklers Hard
Beaulieu
Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7ZN
Thread: Ineos Swashbuckler 2010, New Forest. – Runner’s World Forum Messages.
Has this one slipped under the pirate radar for next year? a 3/4 , a 1/2 and an Olympic all on the same day something for everyone, Being mid July the 3/4 or 1/2 IM …
Picture of Rosey with one day to go, only a little nervous I’m sure. Here’s his report reproduced from his blog.
Ironman World Championships 2009 – Race Report
10th Oct 2009 – Kailua Kona
Pre ‘pre’ race
If …
Here’s a good site that lists upcoming cyclospotive rides
http://www.cyclosport.org/events2010.aspx
Also see the forum thread here. I’ll try to update the events calendar with all the cyclosportives that’ll have a pirate presence.
PSOF Training Grounds – unlisted map of the pirates
Here: Google Maps.
Strenth training using a sledgehammer:
The Story of Shovelglove
I don’t know how to explain shovelglove without going into the story of it’s genesis, so here goes. Pretty pictures and a spell-checker will eventually grace this site, …
Useful post by PSC on his blog:
Some calm reflections on what’s been done and lessons for the future.The second half of July was for recovery, although in truth physically I didn’t feel too bad, tired …
Links & Information for race day
Should be a cracking race with Chrissie hopefully winning and Phil Graves putting in a good performance too for Britain.
Admiral Rosey will be there too and with all the links …
Incredibly detailed supporters report from Hairier Half
Cheers to the dynamic duo (mostly Meldy obviously)for organising us
Very random thoughts….
Bike aid station
RC’s signs
Having a water butt of water fall onto my shin
Encouraging riders …
Thread: IMUK/Bolton 2010 training thread – Runner’s World Forum Messages.
jignog wrote (see)
Hello everyone,
This is my very first post here. I am also a complete triathlon beginner so IRONMAN UK will be my very first …
Alan and Nicky (Toucs and Happychap) are organising a mara in Sept, in a vineyard in Surrey, looks like there’ll be wine on the way round, and proceeds to charideee..
read more here on their site
Bacchus …
