ironman

This is great. https://www.mysuncoast.com/2020/11/09/florida-man-becomes-first-person-with-down-syndrome-finish-ironman-triathlon/

From last pick to inspirational sportsman, how the hell did that happen? “Wow, what an inspirational attitude you have” - “I always look forward to reading about your achievements, they are inspiring” - ”...thanks for sharing and for giving others inspiration to follow suit” - “Incredible story...

Yesterday, Sunday 18th February was the fortieth anniversary of the very first ironman triathlon. A man called John Collins suggested staging a race that included the 2.4 mile Waikiki Rough Water Swim, the 112 mile Round the Island bike race and the 26.2 mile Honolulu Marathon combined into a...

I've been doing a little research about my favourite sport and discovered that Wikipedia has some very informative pages on the subject of triathlon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironman_Triathlon Since posting various threads on the subject I am aware...

When I was first diagnosed as a diabetic in May 2013 at the age of 54, I was advised by the medical profession that it would be beneficial for me to take regular exercise. That I took up the sport of triathlon was partly due to the activities that I had done in the past. I used to cycle to work...

After being diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic, at the age of 54, in May 2013, I realised that I needed to get myself fit. I used to cycle to work in the past, so I dusted off my old bike and started doing short rides. I signed up for my local Parkrun and started running every Saturday. I used to...

My recommended book is Accidental Ironman by Martyn Brunt. When I became interested in triathlons I subscribed to the 220 Triathlon magazine. The inside back page has a column by Martyn Brunt which is consistently funny. I searched the internet to see whether Martyn had ever written a book and...