Entered the HYROX Manchester Ballot.
No idea why. And, if successful, not entirely sure what I make of the £150 entry fee.
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I’ve entered a triathlon. Weymouth Oly in June. Quite excited.
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Excellent 
A long range race - always keeps the juices flowing over the winter I find.
Couple of spicy hills in that, if it’s still the same course as a couple of years ago. Don’t get lost in the caravan park on the run 
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Thanks fruity. Never done a sea swim tri so that was appealing. Like you say, I just needed to enter something and have a target. Think I’ll enter an early season duathlon too.
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Paging fruity, new Challenge race not far from you?
New Race Announcement:star2:
We’re excited to announce the Middle East’s first long distance triathlon with Challenge Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi on 3-7 April 2025 
!
Without doubt this is the most unique event the triathlon world has ever seen! Its spectacular island setting 
with abundant wildlife 
and unique race hub combine to make a five-day racing and festive experience for all the family.
: 226km + 113km + a host of side events and activities
Register your interest now for exclusive access to limited super early bird entries at www.challenge-sirbaniyas.com
Read more at https://challengefamily.com/news/first-for-middle-east-with-challenge-sir-bani-yas/
#EveryAthleteEveryChallenge
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You had my attention right up until this part…
There’s been some chat about this on the local WhatsApp, a lot of folk saying it could be pretty hot in April for a full distance race
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It also mentions a 70.3 
Less wildlife or run quickly 
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Sounds more like FB’s neck of the woods 
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I’m 50 in May '25…any good ideas for a destination race? Something a bit different(i.e not an Ironman)
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See if you can beat Sir Bani Yas in @jeffb 's “Challenge Sir Bani Yas”?
Not certain, but think the challenge might be jousting.
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Shame you missed out on the bridge half in mid June?
How about something like a trail ultra? If I miss out on Tokyo I’ve definitely got my eye on the race in Auburn, California!
Damn You, pookey 
(Worse still there’s a 70.3 at St George a fortnight later 
)
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anyone know what the BIG announcement is for ENGLAND tmw @ 9:30 am
IRONMAN BLACKPOOL finally
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Just posted that!
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Got to be Scotland, surely?
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The fact it says ???
“Something big is coming to England”
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Peterborough 3rd August?
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bring it on the only IM with zero accent
didn’t see that.
Though i wouldn’t put it past the Yanks! haha
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To be fair your not wrong ( yankies)