Oh No!

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Been lurking for a few years …just dabbling in local events…..my last long course event was in 2021. Working towards a complete withdrawal from triathlon and just riding and running a bit…….

This evening whilst walking Puplington with my daughter she said ‘Dad I would like you to do another Ironman I love coming to watch and being part of the support’ we walk a bit further and she adds ‘Lanzarote is special it is so good’ (We have been three times)…….

So do I stay strong and continue into retirement or crumple like a cheap suit and get my entry in?

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Life’s too short, do it! :slight_smile:

Enter here

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Think you’re on the wrong forum mate, nobody talks about triathlon in here, it’s mumsnet :joy:

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God speed, number 3.

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I would suggest enter in haste, replent with :scream: in your leisure

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Get it done son!

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Get on it, I am also in the comeback trail, and this time it’s not just an excuse for a new bike.

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Daughters have their Dad’s wrapped around their little finger

How better to prove yourself as an ongoing utter legend to her than by smashing out another IM

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Lanza 26? Can’t wait to hear about the training the suffering the glory and the Cruzcampo.

Loving the comeback vibe.

LordFlash, you too.

Go get it TTers :flexed_biceps:

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This sounds like a dream…or hallucination. Have you been on the sauce recently? I’m thinking bootleg booze here.

Kudos for having a supportive family! You’re in, you just haven’t realised it yet.

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Tempting Dad to sign up for IM Lanza?

Either supportive, or they want their inheritance…

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I like this way of putting it. I’m in a similar position but Lanza would probably be the one if I decided to learn how to swim again. However i shall not be joining you in ‘26 or anytime soon. Good luck and please keep us up to date with your training.

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At 721Eur, might need to sell a kidney first

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Or a daughter.

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Get her to do one! :sweat_smile:

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You posted that outside Blackpool :sweat_smile: :wink:

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she has now double bluffed me with OK Dad if you don’t want to do it or are getting past it you don’t have to! Might just have to show her…. kids of today and all that

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That’s some serious reverse psychology!

How old is she, she’ll go far :grin:

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Funny, my youngest keeps keeps saying the same thing and I’ve only had a years break

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