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By James Witts\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 22 September 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Sunday 11 September 2022 saw 2,000 athletes battle Ironman Wales, including the Wiggle x Hoka Flyers. On a choppy and, at times, rainy day in Tenby, they all finished their year-long journey by crossing the finish line. Here\u2019s how they got on, plus their essential tips\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who are the Hoka x Wiggle Flyers?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Wiggle<\/strong><\/a> and Hoka<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0hosted a competition to find six random people to complete one of the hardest Ironman races in the world \u2013 Ironman Wales<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The prize? Kit, access to top coaches Susie and Rob Cheetham of Cheetham Coaching, strength and conditioning sessions with record-breaking ultra-runner Carla Molinaro, running technique masterclasses with Matt Bergin and nutritional advice from Team GB coach, Nick Anderson.<\/p>\n

220<\/em> then followed their progress over the last nine months in the magazine.<\/p>\n

But was nine months enough time to train? Did they put in the hours? And, crucially, did they make it down the red carpet to the finish line?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s find out\u2026<\/p>\n

Pauline Green<\/strong>Finish\u00a0time: 15:52:58, 1st 60-64<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe hills were relentless but the support was incredible \u2013 even in the driving rain the hardy Welsh continued to clap and shout support and ring their bells. On the run, the long hill up out of Tenby was cruel but there at the top was coach Rob Cheetham.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re first in your age group,\u2019 he cheered. \u2018Keep steady, keep conservative, you\u2019ve got it!\u2019 The zig-zag through town was endless and then the sign for the finish. Down the red carpet over the line. I\u2019d conquered the Welsh Dragon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sim Gill<\/strong>Finish\u00a0time: 15:16:01, 161st 30-34<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe sea was choppy as hell and I just didn\u2019t have the skill set to deal with it without impacting my time. I came out 20mins down on my goal time but with body full of sea water.<\/p>\n

\u201cStomach issues ensued and I didn\u2019t have extra nutrition to compensate. By the time I reached the run, I was super depleted. But I made it!\u201d<\/p>\n

Lisa Stockdale<\/strong>Finish\u00a0time: 14:04:59 11th 35-39<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cA beautiful sunrise quickly turned into extremely choppy waters and people being pulled out of the swim all over the place.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy nutrition on the bike was good (the tip of malt loaf and honey was appreciated) but I didn\u2019t drink enough so started the run with a dehydration headache. Seawater-derived nausea meant lots of walking come the run!\u201d<\/p>\n

Geraint Jones<\/strong>Finish\u00a0time: 12:01:29, 70th 40-44<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe bad weather and suggestions of cancellation had the whole team on edge, so it was a relief to get to race day. We were up at 3:50am, which was worth it just to hear the crowds sing the Welsh anthem. It was emotional.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a good swim and strong start to the bike, my stomach began doing cartwheels, resulting in a portaloo stop. But I was happy with 12hrs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch the Hoka x Wiggle Flyers\u2019 Ironman Wales race day\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n