A long day out supporting daughter Diane and hubby Neal on their Ironman debut - even longer for Julie as she drove them to the Reebok at 3.30 in the morning.
After watching (missing Neal) along Chorley New Road we zoomed over to Belmont where we missed them both on their first circuit. They were obviously ahead of schedule. We did however witness a nice little bike crash on the corner and a number of near misses. Luckily the cyclist was able to get back on his bike and continue. The second lap came round and we calculated that Diane was pacing herself exactly to her schedule. Back to Horwich to watch the run along Chorley New Road. Again we missed Neal but did catch Diane who, in the early stage of the run was a bit bothered by the heat. The loops between Bolton and Beaumont Road meant we had ample opportunity to cheer them on along with Ray and Harriers Colin Wood and Ian Hamer. The atmosphere outside Bolton School/Lionof Vienna was very raucous, including a live band
Diane rallied as her marathon debut progressed to finish 50 minutes ahead of target in 15:40 whilst Neal finished in a superb 12:58. Ray finished in 15:13, Ian in 11:54 and Colin in 12:04.
Back home now after picking the bikes up from Rivi School and enjoying champagne to celebrate.
One day I may get them out on a Saturday run.
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