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Paul Fulbrook

@chasingironat50

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🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️On the road to my first Ironman. Running ultras along the way.
Sharing the highs, lows and lessons along the way. Join the Chase!

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Brutal, year beautiful, another @arcofattritionbyutmb 25 done, kicking off the 2026 season with a course PB.
Shame the ran out of medals though 🙄
#ultrarunner #arcofattrition ##utmbworldseries #endurancerunning by @chasingironat50

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8 months ago

New name, new mission…it’s time to Chase Iron! #chasingironat50 is the challenge!
I’ve spent the last few years watching and supporting friends complete IRONMAN events around Europe and now it’s my turn!
In September 2026 I’ll take on my first Ironman 70.3 in Belgium and then around the same time in 2027, I shall take on my first full Ironman!
Join me for the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way! Hopefully it will inspire you to chase your own goals too, proving it’s never too late to do something big!
#chasingiron #chasingironman #ironman703 #ironman #enduranceathlete #ironmantraining #ultrarunner #workouteveryday #keepshowingup by @chasingironat50

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a year ago

Three years ago, I naïvely attempted this race without anywhere near enough training or knowledge of what ultras actually were! This was followed by 18 months of let’s say an “inconsistent life”.
Then life changed.
What followed was 12 months of base building (including several 50k ultras) and another 6 months of intense training specifically for this race. It was unfinished business!
As I lined up on the start line I realised my perspective had changed; from fixing the past to celebrating the present and looking forward to the future.
The race was hard, things didn’t go exactly as expected (in ultras, they never do!) but with a great support crew (@adam_out_in_the_sun and family), each roadblock and hiccup was traversed.
I ran out of running steam by 80k but soldiered on…quitting wasn’t an option (although there were several occasions when it crossed my mind!).
Whether it’s past demons that need slaying or future sunrises to run towards…we are all capable of so much more than we think.
#ultrarunners #ultrarunninglife #enduranceathlete #buildabetteryou #trailrunninglife #soberrunner #beyourbestyou #runningformentalhealth by @chasingironat50

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a year ago

As the title says…just riding and running.
Spicy intervals sessions on #zwiftcycling and an evening plod at sunset. Onwards we march to #importugal Cascais 70.3
#ironman703training by @chasingironat50

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19 days ago

What started accidentally has now become a totem for every day…the rules are simple..minimum of a mile a day…every day. It’s especially helpful on the days where everything is working against you..at the very least…you ran a mile ✅
#runstreak #ironman703training #keepshowingup #triathlete by @chasingironat50

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21 days ago

Sometimes it’s not the size of the workout but the effect of the workout on your mind. Today felt like I’m back and ready to build up to Ironman Cascais 70.3 in 29 days.
Base fitness is still there…just need to sharpen things up and keep consistent.
#ironmanportugal #triathleteslife #ironman703training #keepshowingup by @chasingironat50

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23 days ago

Knokke-Heist Ironman 70.3. This was the A goal for this year. I trained very hard to go from an average marathon and ultra runner to become a triathlete at 51 yrs old. Honestly, I’ve loved the focus of training, been so grateful of the support from close friends and been comforted by the openness of the triathlon community.

The day:
Swim. I, like all triathletes I think, worried about this part the most. I definitely could have done more training, but…on the day, it went great (apart from the current and algae 🤣). I thought I’d do it in 50-55 mins but came out of the water at 47 mins ✅

Ride. Very flat and a bit windy but all in all 3hrs 18 was a decent first 90k outside. Happy with that.

Run. Running a half marathon used to be something I’d train explicitly for, today I ran one after a big swim and bike…the progress comes from consistency. Was it fast…no, was it pretty…also no, did it feel like it went quickly…weirdly yes!

The finish line. I’ve done big marathons and big ultras but NOTHING compares to an Ironman red carpet finish line!

This was a long time coming and it did not disappoint. Thank you to those who played a part in getting me here…you know who you are.

#ironman703 #ironmantri #triathlete #keepshowingup by @chasingironat50

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a month ago

Last swim before my first Ironman 70.3 in Knokke-Heist on Sunday. Let’s do this!! #ironman703training by @chasingironat50

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a month ago

The taper has started. T-minus 6days 13hrs 30mins until Ironman Knokke-Heist 70.3
#ironman703training #ironman703 #ironmanknokkeheist by @chasingironat50

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Just keeping the legs turning today, nothing crazy. 9 days till Ironman 70.3 Knokke-Heist
#ironman703training #triathlon #triathleteintraining #keepshowingup by @chasingironat50

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a month ago

Ok…despite some groaning and feeling like this was the first time I’d ever run…2/3rds if a half marathon done 🤣🤣 and some light riding after. T minus 12 days till Knokke-Heist 70.3
#ironman703training #ironman703knokkeheist #triathlete by @chasingironat50

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Swimming is starting to feel better, less of a slog, and more like I can just keep going.
#truathlon #ironman703training by @chasingironat50

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2 months ago