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andydp
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 Posted: 08/30/06 - 08:50 Post subject: Never mind that wussy Ironman tri crapola
THIS is the stuff that men are made of...
http://llanwrtyd-wells.powys.org.uk/bogtriathlon.htm
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The 2005 event took this format : (2006 instructions coming up in due course...)
Sponsored by Young's Bitter, the first ever World Bog Snorkelling Triathlon took place in Waen Rhydd Bog on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells on Sunday 10th July 2005, from approximately 11am.
This inaugural event for the coveted title of WORLD CHAMPION BOG SNORKELLING TRIATHLETE comprises a run of approximately 8-10 miles, a bog snorkel of approximately 120 yards through the world famous Bog Trench and a 16-18 mile mountain bike ride.
This is your real opportunity to become a world famous athletic hero; fancy putting World Champion Bog Snorkelling Triathlete on your CV? To achieve this unique title, you will have to run about 12 miles, then swim through the world famous bog snorkelling trench and then undertake a gruelling mountain bike ride of approximately 25 miles, no doubt crossing the occasional bog, ford, river, stream etc. All in all, a challenging and unique event. And what about the kudos that goes with this title? The world could be your oyster! Guys and gals alike - you will love it.
The Run will take place over undulating countryside with some road bits and a run through Llanwrtyd Wells, the smallest town in Britain, so mainly off road with 'muddy' bits!
The Snorkel will take place in two 60 yard long (total distance of 120 yards) four foot deep trenches cut through a dense peat bog. Competitors will require snorkel and flippers (provide your own - none for hire). Conventional swimming strokes are NOT permitted. Flippers must be used for propulsion only and hands used for doggy paddle only - any other strokes = disqualification.
The Bike Ride will take place through undulating countryside, through forestry, rough trakcs and some single tracks; it will be mainly off road with some 'muddy' bits
The Relay In addition to individual entries, teams of 3 persons may enter, one person for each discipline. An individual entrant may use the first leg (the run) as part of the relay team entry.
The Glory There will be many prizes for individuals and relay teams alike; all competitors who finish will receive some sort of memento!
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JACKED UP
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Posted: 08/30/06 - 08:58 Post subject:
No thanks, I'm good. 
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 08/30/06 - 19:36 Post subject:
That sounds fun,
IF
I knew how to snorkel.
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RocketPack
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Posted: 08/30/06 - 19:53 Post subject:
| Floridaboiler wrote: | That sounds fun,
IF
I knew how to snorkel. |
I can teach you to snorkel in 4 easy lessons:
1. Open piehole
2. Insert bite end of snorkel into piehole.
3. Bite
4. Breathe not through your nose.
That'll be 1 billion dollars
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 08/30/06 - 19:54 Post subject:
| RocketPack wrote: | | Floridaboiler wrote: | That sounds fun,
IF
I knew how to snorkel. |
I can teach you to snorkel in 4 easy lessons:
1. Open piehole
2. Insert bite end of snorkel into piehole.
3. Bite
4. Breathe not through your nose.
That'll be 1 billion dollars |
Will you take a payment plan of a penny a day?? That is all I can afford right now.
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RocketPack
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Posted: 08/30/06 - 19:56 Post subject:
| Floridaboiler wrote: | | RocketPack wrote: | | Floridaboiler wrote: | That sounds fun,
IF
I knew how to snorkel. |
I can teach you to snorkel in 4 easy lessons:
1. Open piehole
2. Insert bite end of snorkel into piehole.
3. Bite
4. Breathe not through your nose.
That'll be 1 billion dollars |
Will you take a payment plan of a penny a day?? That is all I can afford right now. |
What? Do I look like a freaking bank?
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Posted: 08/30/06 - 20:00 Post subject:
| RocketPack wrote: | | Floridaboiler wrote: | | RocketPack wrote: | | Floridaboiler wrote: | That sounds fun,
IF
I knew how to snorkel. |
I can teach you to snorkel in 4 easy lessons:
1. Open piehole
2. Insert bite end of snorkel into piehole.
3. Bite
4. Breathe not through your nose.
That'll be 1 billion dollars |
Will you take a payment plan of a penny a day?? That is all I can afford right now. |
What? Do I look like a freaking bank? |
No! You don't look anything like Jen! 
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TimRuns
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Posted: 08/30/06 - 21:15 Post subject:
that sounds cool...although the last time I snorkeled was like 13 years ago over a coral reef just off Malaysia
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