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On Sunday 1st August 2010, I successfully completed the UK IRONMAN race in 14 hours and 44 minutes.

The race went about as well as I could possibly have hoped for and here's how I fared:

- 2.5 miles Swim - Completed in 2 hours (went well despite on onset of cramp for the last 250 metres)

- 112 mile bike ride - Completed in 8 hours (involved 3 treks up a huge hill that felt like it would never end!)

- 26 mile run - Completed in a respectable 4 hours 30 minutes

(There was also 14 minutes of changing time between events in my 14 hours and 44 minutes)

I'd like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement over the last few months. Thank you also to everybody that has kindly made a donation to Cancer Research UK, we've raised around £4k which is a fantastic contribution so thank you to everyone!

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Update:

The Japan Ironman 2010 event has been cancelled due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease!

I will now be competing in the UK Ironman event which takes place on the 1st August in Bolton. Unfortunately my 'shark avoidance' training will no longer be required as the swim will now take place in a lake. The distances will all be the same, but the maximum time to complete the event is now 17 hours (phew!)

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Hello!

Everyone knows I like a challenge. Well this is the big one. It doesn't get bigger than this.

 

- 2.5 mile open water swim (I'll try to avoid sharks and sinking)

- 112 mile bike ride (yes 112 miles - roughly the distance from London to Birmingham)

- 26 mile run (otherwise known as a marathon - even though I vowed never again)

All done consecutively in under 15 hours...

On June 13th 2010 I will be competing in a triathlon event known as 'The Ironman' on Fukue Island, Nagasaki, Japan.

 

Am I mad? Fish.

 

Am I taking this seriously? Yes - From 6.30am on the 1st January 2010 the new regime kicked in. 5 and a half months of no alcohol and hardcore training is now underway - I'm running and cycling everyday and hitting the pool every week in an effort to remember how to swim!

 

Why am I doing this? All of your kind donations will go directly to Cancer Research UK. A charity whose work needs no explanation. Please join me by dontaing money to support this cause.

 

Bring it on.

 

Ben "Ironman" Davies

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Well done! Donation by Middleton Krew! on 12/10/10

 
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From the Middleton Fete Donation by Middleton Fete on 12/10/10

 
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Middleton Horticultural society Donation by Ben Davies on 31/08/10

 

Donation by Vangelis Livanis on 20/08/10

 
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Donation from Jenny Waite Donation by Jenny Waite on 19/08/10

 
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Well done Ben - fantastic achievement ! Donation by John & Jane Cerone on 14/08/10

 
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Iron Man 2!? Congrats!! Donation by Shakil on 11/08/10

 
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Well done Ben - rather you than me! Donation by Ian Waddell on 11/08/10

 
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Donations from Grandad Jack, Auntie Joan, Stephanie Johnson, Dianne Culshaw, Jane Hawksworth, Theresa Barker. Donation by Ben Davies on 10/08/10

 
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Nice one Ironman Ben! Hope you had a gd laugh last Thursday! See you soon! C. Donation by Christian Papworth on 09/08/10

 
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Congratulations Ben! Enjoy your Big Mac & Fries xx Donation by Becky Hicks on 05/08/10

 
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So is Bolton in Japan? Donation by Rich Hunt on 05/08/10

 
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Congratulations Ben! Now you'll be able to return to your normal life of the clapham grand, clapham tandoori and infernos Donation by Martin Staniforth on 05/08/10

 
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Well done!! from your friends in IPS Finance Donation by Mark Wilson on 05/08/10

 
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Well done! Commendable feat even without having to fend off sharks. Donation by Lara Olafisoye on 04/08/10

 
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many congratulations Donation by mike bennett on 03/08/10

 
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Big respect...never doubted you!! Donation by Rob Stewart on 02/08/10

 
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Congratulations! Well done Ben - we are really proud of you - all your hard work and determination has paid off and no sharks!! xxx Donation by Mum and Dad on 02/08/10

 
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Good luck Ben, no foot and mouth in Bolton at moment. Donation by Robert Davies on 31/07/10

 
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Good luck Ben, watch out for all the shopping trolleys and needles in the lake! Donation by Sam G-S on 27/07/10

 
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Donation by Ben Davies on 14/07/10

 
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A glittering TV career awaits you Ben....you ever considered Britain's got Talent? Best of luck x Donation by Emily Harris on 04/06/10

 
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All the best, rather you than me!! Paul Sue & George Sharp Donation by Paul Sharp on 02/06/10

 
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I am sponsoring purely because of the highly amusing video. Best of luck! Donation by Chi Yip on 02/06/10

 
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Well done Ben, A great charity. Best of luck Andrew, Alison, Harry and Zoe Donation by Andrew Calder on 02/06/10

 
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