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Nigel Cox accompanied by Nick Kane have ventured into the 'extremes' of the Ironman Triathlon World, on Sunday 1st July 2007 in Frankfurt Germany. The event was a continuous race of a 2.4 mile swim,112 mile bike ride and a marathon 26.2 mile run. Both Nigel and Nick come from similar sporting backgrounds having been rugby players,marathon runners and now triathletes.

 Nigels father passed away as a result of prostate cancer and Nigel himself was diagnosed and treated for the same complaint in 2004 at the age of 46. Nigel says that the treatment he received at Southmead Hospital was second to none and in recognition of this he would like to raise money for Bristol Prostate Cancer Care.

RACE REPORT,      

More than 450.000 enthusiastic spectators were along the race course in Frankfurt and the region Rhein-Main, they watched the sixth IRONMAN Germany, now in its second year as a European Championship. In the early morning hours 18.000 early risers gathered at the lake to witness the swim start at 7a.m. Over 2.200 participants got ready for the "longest day of the year". After swimming 2.4 miles on the two-loop course, which includes a short running passage on land, the athletes mounted their bikes. A real challenge for all, pros as well as age-groupers, are the already legendary hills "The Hell" in Maintal-Hochstadt and "Heartbreak Hill" in Bad Vilbel on the 180k bike course. The marathon in front of the impressive skyline of Frankfurt on the waterside of the river Main released the last reserves of energy of athletes and spectators.

As far as our race went the swim was as physical as a rugby match jostling with other swimmers. Nick swam in 1hr 8 mins, Nigel 1hr 14 mins and Nick biked the 112 miles in 5hrs 37 mins, Nigel 6hrs 33sec. Nick then ran an amazing marathon in 3hrs 57 mins, Nigel faded but finished the marathon in 5hrs 20 mins.Our total times were Nick 10hrs 57 mins and Nigel 12 hrs 47 mins.

The crowd, organisation and race itself was an amazing experience. And in true rugby club style we were drinking German beer to celebrate our achievement.

Thanks to you all for your sponsorship ,    Nigel and Nick.

Donation by TJH 17/07/07  

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Well done lads, what an awesome achievement! Fantastic Donation by Bill Graham 04/07/07  

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Well done Coxy. Looks like the run hurt! Donation by Ed Yaxley 02/07/07  

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Rather you than me...keep up the good work Nigel Donation by Robert Ladd 02/07/07  

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Well done lads an inspiration to us all Donation by bigbadbaz 01/07/07  

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Good luck Nick & Nigel - you will be able to call yourselves Superman afterwards! Donation by Sarah, Stuart and George Urwin-Mann 28/06/07  

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Have a great race and see you soon Donation by Pete Mainstone 27/06/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by Louisa Rolfe 27/06/07  

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Donation by Steve Gittens 27/06/07  

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You've gotta be mad! Best of luck Donation by Matt Cox 26/06/07  

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Go for it Donation by Bryan Stadden 25/06/07  

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Good luck guys Donation by Mike B 24/06/07  

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Take care and good luck Donation by Phil Robbins 24/06/07  

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Donation by Simon Attwood 22/06/07  

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Good luck and ENJOY!! Donation by Judy Mills 20/06/07  

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Nigel Have a great time and good luck !! Donation by Stephen Tunks 19/06/07  

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Donation by Guy Turner 19/06/07  

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Wonderfull..good luck and best wishes x Donation by sue hewitt 15/06/07  

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Good Luck Guys Donation by Richard Cook 14/06/07  

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Good luck Nigel - great cause. Donation by Aled 10/06/07  

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Good luck, hope it goes well Donation by Rich Hart 09/06/07  

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you should have stuck to rugby but all the very best of luck Donation by Keith Simmons 04/06/07  

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Enjoy yourself Donation by PAUL SHANAHAN 01/06/07  

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Good luck Coxy! After Washing-Machine-Man and Hoover-Man you'll be a fully fledged domestic goddess. Donation by Nicola Storer 31/05/07  

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That's 7.11p a mile! Good cause, good luck. Donation by Phil Brown 30/05/07  

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best of luck to you both Donation by kathleen o'connell 29/05/07  

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Good luck! - From Jon, Sarah, Sam & Rob Donation by The Phillips Family 28/05/07  

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Good Luck Nige, great cause my own dad passed away from prostate cancer. Donation by Gwen & Andy 26/05/07  

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Enjoy it as much as I did! I recommend lots of Ibuprofen at the end, followed by lots of beer. Donation by Andy Bromley 24/05/07  

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Best of luck to you both, its only twice the distance the Vitruvian distance, no problem! Donation by Steve & Sally Garnham 23/05/07  

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