50 days in and he’s still going, the marathon time is coming down too.
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I keep forgetting he’s doing this! He’s gotten further than my predicted 44 days. Although I thought they’d be ‘legit’ solo Iron distance every day, rather than the format he’s using.
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Funnily enough I was just looking at the ST thread (whilst on a really dull call) and he’s settled into a pretty regular 15hr pace giving him a good 9 hours recovery.
One theory is that more people are turning up to support him as the weather improves so he’s getting more of a peloton effect.
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I agree that the weather improving will be having a positive effect on both him and the amount of support he’s getting.
I got pie eyed the other night and applied lol
Didn’t expect to get a reply.
Would it be utterly foolish to take this on? Yes probably.
That’s cool - swam Wales in 1:03.
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chants Do it, do it, do it
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joins in… Do it, do it, do it
2023… LOADS of time to prepare.
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Lucky escape for you then…this year!
Do it, do it, do it…
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Yes, do it. If you want to ask me anything about it then fire away. It really is an exceptional challenge but do think with some solid training it is well within the ability of lots of people.
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It was enormously satisfying from a coaching perspective - but hard work and full of risk…
I’d probably get drunk and agree to coach it again…
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You lot remind me of this!
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Do it, Just Do It, you will not regret it (much)
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Ha ha! You lot! 
Well, I’m going to have to have a good think. I’m down in the list but it appears to be a protracted selection process. I don’t know what their criteria exactly is. Figuring training and cost also. The latter alone may be prohibitive.
The draw for me is the swim. Individually the disciplines appeal, however jumping in to the sea after 87 miles of running - albeit with a rest - that’s quite a serious prospect.
I guess watch this space …
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I may take you up on that!
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Hi. Thanks. Yes would it be ok to pick your brains about it - re everything basically. Only 45 people have completed it I read 
Yeah, there’s been a few more in recent years completing. When I tried in 2013 only 12 people had completed it.
Feel free to ask anything you like - I don’t think my original race report is online anywhere anymore, but in summary, I trained really, really hard, set a record (at the time) for the run, but had a tough swim in strong tides and choppy, cold water (12.5C). I got out of the water after 13.5 hours as I was so cold and was pretty concerned for myself despite being only a mile from France.
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Wow. Amazing. Would it be best/ ok to message you - can I do that here… oh yes.
Start a thread @toby_Hole_in_the_leg - I love reading this stuff (assuming Hillwall et all are happy to answer on it)
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2nd that. 
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I’ve started one. Suggestions as to how to focus the thread better. Bit vague lol
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