Parkrun

[Neath boy]

I want to get back into parkrun. I am doing Ironman Wales in September but after that I can focus on shorter events once again.

[SunStreaker]

How many active ParkRunners here then? Have we got any sub 18 min parkrunners here? And have we got a FISO strava group?

[Mystery]

So I've now got 5 to go. G (Guernsey in July or September), I (probably Itchen Valley but no plans yet), K (no plans but probably Kingston), Q (Queen Elizabeth Country park) and Y (now York).

Guernsey was done around my birthday as expected. Followed by copious amounts of alcohol first when watching the Lions rugby and then at a cider orchard tour.

Attending Kingston tomorrow morning to leave 3 more.

[Neath boy]

Completed Ironman Wales 2025 on Sunday! 13 hours and 12 minutes 30 seconds. What an absolutely amazing experience. Like nothing I have experienced before. Incredible support everywhere. Loved it.

[Mystery]

Eff me Neath Boy. I'm not worthy. Very fair play indeed.

As a multi-time half-marathoner I can only relate that to my one marathon ever where, to be fair, I was supported all the way to my finish. Shortly followed by a pint of fizzy pi**. Good times

[Neath boy]

Thanks Mystery. After my cancer scare at the end of 2024 I thought I had better get it down while I could and to raise money for the cancer charity. So glad I did it. It was fantastic.

[el_pappje]

Awesome stuff Neath boy, great achievement! I'm thinking of my first ultra next year but Ironman is another level.

And SunStreaker, we're not sure is the answer! Those of us that know about the thread update it but I suspect there are plenty more of us.

[murf]

Ironman? Not sure. Maybe steel or aluminium. I could do with a few metal replacement joints - what do they make those out of?

[blahblah]

Not crayons

[unc.si]

Completed Ironman Wales 2025 on Sunday! 13 hours and 12 minutes 30 seconds. What an absolutely amazing experience. Like nothing I have experienced before. Incredible support everywhere. Loved it.

Awesome stuff. My sister got into distance running about 10 years ago when she turned 50 (older sister, obviously. Much, much older ) and she always says it’s such a great, supportive community. She’s done 200+ mile multi day races and one day 35-50 mile races. Not quite Ironman but the same sort of zen like awesomeness. Not for me (400m is about my limit and I’ve got a big lump of titanium in my leg now) but I can see the attraction. You should look into the ultra running community. Laz might come knocking on your door for the Barkley Marathons yet ….

I have done a couple of sprint triathlons. Miles behind after the swim. Back in contention after the bike and then back of the pack again after the run

[Neath boy]

Thanks guys. I loved the experience now looking for a different challenge next year. Currently enjoying walking in the Cinque Terre enjoying pasta and red wine!
A few parking on my return to the UK when my times will be slow. I am now more tuned in for endurance over short distance speed.

Signed up for the Bologna half marathon in March so back to training on my return