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Ellis Ray

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Here’s to 2026.

After a hectic 2025, i’ve decided to set myself a challenging goal for 2026. Just to make sure it’s just as if not more hectic than 25’. That goal is not just to complete but finish Ironman Wales between 12-13 hours.

For some this may seem achievable but for me, someone who’s never completed a tri before, a formidable goal.

I’ve decided to document my progress via this account and see what comes of it.

Crazy excited to essentially eat whatever the fuck I want with how many calories i’ll be burning.

See you in Tenby Sept 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 by @ellraysym

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9 months ago

Saturday 26th September

6:00pm

Autumn Collection | Grit | Drop 001

Be Quick
Details on stock & payment will be dropped Saturday.

The Three Boyo's

#valleysmade #wales #running #streetwear #clothingbrand taken in Wales, UK by @ellraysym

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Some post Ironman ‘Active Recovery’ in Tenerife.

Courtesy of Massimo @cyclingholidaystenerife

Unreal time on the mountain today, crazy climbs, smooth roads and phenominal views. taken in Arona, Tenerife by @ellraysym

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IMW 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Where do I start?! it’s a long one so you might want to pull up a seat.

A team of 14 boys took to North Beach a week ago but this was just icing on the cake. The hard work was done and there was not a single thing I was worried about in their physical or mental ability. The boys have been grafting away all year and it was just time to show the outcome of their work. Proud doesn’t come close, not just coached athletes, but they are also my good mates, tearing that seaside town apart.

Corey Evans - 14:20:47
Chris Thomas - 13:37:05
Ellis Symons - 12:56:38
Josh Griffiths - 12:20:20
Josh Jones - 13:36:02
Lewis Knott - 12:34:16
Lewys Jukes - 12:45:01
Lloyd Johnson - 13:26:07
Lloyd Jones - 14:43:14
Morgan Jones - 12:44:45
Steffan Jones - 13:36:41
Taylor Hansen - 13:34:42
Tris Evans - 13:27:50

At every point that I seen someone in that pink and white trisuit they were smiling, everyone acknowledging the crowd, that’s what it’s all about, enjoy the day you’ve worked so hard for. We’re not pros, everyone’s hurting, it doesn’t hurt anymore to give a smile back to someone who cheers you on.

A special mention to Calum Jones, mechanicals meant it wasn’t his day. Showed some absolute dog to get back on that bike when something obviously didn’t want him to finish. The thing I’m proud of the most though is how Calum carried himself, it would have been easy for him to sulk and bring everyone down the next day when he had every reason to, but there was none of it. Instead, he had a drink and a laugh with the boys and you could see he was genuinely happy for everyone. Tenby is having it next year Cal boy, you legend 👊🏼

And to the SWIN support, thank you. Absolutely electric, all day. In the cold and wet, you brought the noise and laughs. Kids, partners, parents, grandparents, friends, every one of you made the difference for your loved ones without even realising it. It’ll be hard to top this year, but I’m sure we’ll have a crack next year 🩷🤍 by @ellraysym

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17 days ago

IM Wales 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Time for a bit of reflection.

Swim - Seeded myself too far back and got stuck on the first lap, felt slow but didnt realise how slow it was. Got out at the aussie exit and upon re-entry fell on my face due to some gnarly leg cramp. Had to float for a couple minutes. Just went into survival mode and got the lap done. Just kept repeating to myslef ‘this is the buy in’.

Bike - Felt good on the bike, kept reeling people in and pretty sure I didn’t get overtaken. Made up some good time here and managed to easily go Sub 7. Given the conditions on race day I was proud of this one. People crashing everywhere due to the wind and rain. Tough few hours that. What an experience heartbreak hill is, absolutely phenominal. What an experience!

Run - Got the sub 4 I wanted, definitely went out with a vendetta. Again wanting to make up for lost time on the swim. Tried to keep consistent and got it done. That last time up New Hedges is a lonely place, just never seems to end. Coming into Tenby for the last time is an unreal feeling, knowing youve got it done with the support. Just pure euphoria crossing that line.

All in all, hit my target of sub 13 so proud of that. Especially given my swim! I do, however, think i’ve got more beans to give and am looking forward to the next time I’m on course at Tenby for some redemption.

What a day, proud of all the SWIN boys who were consistent all year round and got to Tenby on Sunday. Well done boys, enjoy the well deserved rest now 🫡 by @ellraysym

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Our RunBoyo Ellis Takes on Ironman Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Good luck to the Boyo Ellis!
Go smash it butty!

Don't need luck butt, foot to the floor! 🔥

Run Boyo Run!

#ironmanwales #ironman #runboyo #wales taken in Wales, UK by @ellraysym

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Biggest month of the block, what can I say, feeling fucking amazing. Feeling ready.

What a ride this training block has been, the work is done, all thats left to do now is cross that finish line. I’m confident we will.

Currently tapering off before race day next Sunday, i’ll keep you all updated. Time to rest up.

Thanks for following along to whom it concerns 🙏🏻

@swin_performance by @ellraysym

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The Loop Of Wales Summer 2027 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

1000 Miles +
25,000 Meters + Elevation
Within 30 days

Chasing coastal ridges and welsh skies. Every step of the loop will be a tribute to 4 charities and the wild heart of Cymru.

Our legs may fade, but the why and the fire inside will keep us moving forward. Cymru am byth!

#charity #runningcommunity #wales #loopofwales #trailcommunity taken in Wales, UK by @ellraysym

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Into The Smoke

26.16km
490m+ Elevation
3:01:04s

What a run club! 🔥

Boyo Bosh! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

#wales #runningcommunity #trail #trailrunning #runclub taken in Wales, UK by @ellraysym

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Go run. by @ellraysym

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Month 7/9.

An interesting one, been carrying an injury this whole month so not got many runs in but feeling fit nevertheless so it is what it is. Bike and swim are feeling strong.

Did the first real sea swim this month and felt comfortable, dare I say that I actually enojoyed it.

Treated myself to a new bike this month, feels mint.

Supported a few of the boys in Swansea 70.3, unreal day full of beers and cheers. Gets me excited for the big day.

Writing this currently 6 weeks out of IM Wales. This month will be an interesting one, peaking so keep an eye out for some juicy stats next month.

The time is almost up us 🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@swin_performance by @ellraysym

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