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Had a great day yesterday “competing” in the WAR in the company of Jim Furlong and James Bodels (I was a last minute replacement for James B, ex Iron man, and serious shit competitor). I saw Jim F on four separate occasions throughout the day, once at the start when his ass disappeared into a mass of elite runners, once as I hauled my sorry self up the rain swept Vee, i met Jim bounding down like a mountain goat shouting words of encouragement “not far to go, Niall” (this turned out to be a blatant lie), and third on the final jog in, Jim was on his way out pumping gears on the way to the finish line 10k away...again a shout of keep it going not far to go (another lie)....... And finally both lads waiting very very patiently at the finish line to cheer me home.It was a great, great day and a wonderful feeling crossing the finish line.....
As for James B, Photographer, (some very un dignified photos taken). Marshall (he did more marshalling and support work then the organisers) bike mechanic, first aid, and sports psychologist...”that’s the sixth time that those weight watchers passed you niall”.......Still I would have been still lost without him. xxx

Nice report there Niall, life sure does begin at 50 eh

well done all. Must be the new runners i say

Well done lads - and btw - that's the best race report yet on this forum!

Well done guys, it was nt an easy day for it but glad ye enjoyed it So Niall the burning will or will we not see you sporting the trunks for tri 795

well done lads- heard it was fairly wild up the vee yesterday- conditions wern't the best so a bigger well done for braving it!
did bodels have the champagne from the boot of the car like he did last year?????

Ash, by the time I crossed the line, the boys would have had time to brew their own champ's...And Joy, no problem entering tri795....if I'm allowed wear armbands in the pool

fair play lads - tough weekend with that weather