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Not the ending we imagined… but definitely not the end. ❤️

We still can’t quite believe we’re writing this, but today we won’t be crossing the finish line of IRONMAN Barcelona.

Due to the severe storm that hit Calella and the surrounding area overnight and into what should have been race day, the race was cancelled less than 14 hours before the start. Having seen some of the devastation first-hand, we know it was the right decision. The safety of athletes, volunteers, emergency services and the local community has to come first.

But knowing it was the right decision doesn’t make it hurt any less.

For over a year, we’ve dedicated such a huge part of our lives to getting to that start line. Hundreds of hours swimming, cycling and running. Early mornings, late nights, long weekends, sacrifices, tired legs, tears, laughs and more gels than we ever want to see again. To get all the way here, with the bikes built, transition bags packed and everything ready to go, only to have that moment taken away is honestly devastating.

But this was always about so much more than an IRONMAN.

We started this journey to do something huge in Caitlin’s memory and raise as much as possible for Cardiac Risk in the Young. That hasn’t changed. We WILL complete a full IRONMAN for Caitlin. We don’t know where or when yet, but we’ll get there.

Our JustGiving page is staying open until we do exactly that. We’ve been blown away by the amount raised and every donation, share and message has meant more than we can put into words. Let’s see just how much we can raise for her before we finally cross that finish line.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last 12 months and for all the messages since the cancellation. It really does mean the world.

For now, we’ll process what’s happened, regroup and work out what comes next.

This isn’t the end. If anything, it’s the beginning — redemption arc to follow!

Stick with us. We’ll get this done together. For Caitlin. ❤️ by @adam_rabone

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12 days ago

IRONMAN Barcelona Registration and shake-out Vlog!!

Shoutout to @effortlessswimming for some great quality, no-fuss goggles!

#triathlontraining #trainingdiaries #cardiacriskintheyoung by @adam_rabone

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14 days ago

IRONMAN Barcelona Travel Vlog!

#triathlontraining #cardiacriskintheyoung #trainingdiaries taken in Calella by @adam_rabone

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15 days ago

It’s never easy, although it is ALWAYS worth it.. the final push to race day!! We are having loads of fun along the way and cherish every moment good and not so good🤣🫶🏻 3 WEEKS OUT BABY 🤩🤩 #ironmantraining
link in bio 🔗 by @adam_rabone

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a month ago

Race debrief from Cotswolds 113. Now sitting 8 weeks out from the big one in Barca 😎

Thanks for all the donations so far-lets smash this target for Caitlin ❤️

Link in bio 🔗 by @adam_rabone

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2 months ago

by @adam_rabone

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3 months ago

90km Sunday cycle to Balloch 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴 taken in Glasgow, Scotland by @adam_rabone

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4 months ago

Just keep swimming
15 weeks out from IM
#ironmantraining 🍯 by @adam_rabone

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4 months ago

30K for Caitlin 💜

Yesterday was everything I hoped it would be and more.
What started as a way to honour what would have been Caitlin’s 30th birthday became a truly special day, surrounded by friends, family, classmates, teammates and so many people whose lives were touched by Caitlin.

Seeing everyone come together to run, support, volunteer, donate and share memories was incredibly emotional. The love and support shown throughout the day was overwhelming and a reminder of just how much Caitlin meant to so many people.

Together we’ve now raised over £5,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), helping to raise awareness and support a cause that means so much to all of us.

Thank you to everyone who ran a mile, 30 kilometres, or anything in between. Thank you to those who donated, helped organise the day, handed out water and jelly babies, cheered from the sidelines, and supported us from afar.

A few more thank yous… 💜

Thank you to @adam_rabone , who has been by my side planning and organising this day with me.

Thank you to @keysignsltd for kindly donating the banners, @lewisdoherty1 for providing the soundtrack and creating a great atmosphere at the start, @kerry_oneilallen for supplying the balloons for our 30-balloon release, and @soulsuites_glasgow for giving us some much-needed recovery afterwards, and @amycoghlan_ for capturing the content throughout.

The generosity, support and kindness shown by so many people did not go unnoticed, and I am incredibly grateful for every contribution. 💜

Finally, thank you to @kmccart2010 , and to Caitlin’s mum and dad, for their unwavering support throughout this journey. From the moment I decided to take on Ironman in Caitlin’s memory for CRY, you’ve always been there for me, supporting every challenge and every fundraiser along the way. Your encouragement and means more than you’ll ever know, and I’m so thankful to have shared this special day with you all.

You all helped create a day filled with laughter, stories, friendship and love — exactly the kind of day Caitlin would have loved.

This one was for you, Caitlin. 💜

#30KForCaitlin #CRY #CardiacRiskInTheYoung #ForCaitlin Forever by @adam_rabone

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4 months ago

Route reveal 30K for Caitlin ❤️

As before meeting 9.30am at uddingston hockey club and leaving 10am for run. Feel free to join us at any point and look out for the red ribbon and QR codes around

Approximate timings:
5km 10.30am Scotmid Tannochside
10km 11am The Orb Bellshill Road
(11.10am Toby Carvery for those doing Strathy with us)
15km 11.30am Strathclyde park
20km 12pm Cricklewood Bothwell
25km 12.30pm Bothwell Road
30km FINISH 1pm Uddingston Hockey Club

Let’s do this 💪🏻❤️ by @adam_rabone

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4 months ago

Mallorca recap.. 17 weeks out from race day!! Let’s go 💪🏻🍯 by @adam_rabone

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4 months ago

Day well spent ☀️ by @adam_rabone

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5 months ago