For once I’m not sure where to start…. Especially since this is the finish

The dirty deed is done. I finished the Static Triathlon (Ironman distance). My time was 11hs 44min.
For the purists my (approx) splits were
3.8km Swim 1hr 12min
T1 8mins
180km Cycle 6hrs (I did a little bit extra – I turned off my speedo by accident at one point)
T2 8mins
42km Run 4 hours and 7 mins
(There are 5 or so toilet stops mixed in there somewhere. I should have got a portaloo – especially since the toilet was up two flights of staires!!)

Would like to say thanks to all the people who came up to support me and put a few bob into the buckets. I was never short of company all day. Even in ‘the zone’ I was completely aware of the support I had and buzzed off it. The well wishes that I got really spurred me on.

Speaking of thanks there are a few acknowledgements I should make in no particular order:

Neil O’Brien – The main man.
Noel Tonche – Also kept me in check
3D triathlon club
Piranha triathlon club
Triathlon Ireland
Wheelworx (Rob)
Andy Ewing – for his expertise and guidance
Dublin City Council
An Garda Siochana
SwimGym


Sponsors
Red Bull
Roma Pasta & Sauces
Brennans Bread

I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone. Apols if I have. You know who you are.

That’s a wrap on what has been a hell of an experience. Everyone keeps asking me ‘what next?’ I have an idea that I’m looking at. Just like this one I won’t be revealing it until I’ve got some level of certainty that it will be a runner….Till then.
Adios amigos

Eoin Ryan