jawillwill Posted 5 March, 2019 Share Posted 5 March, 2019 Does this guy ever stop? Deserves much more credit (and money!) than he gets! https://planetradio.co.uk/wave-105/local/news/saints-legend-to-take-on-his-toughest-endurance-challenge-yet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 5 March, 2019 Share Posted 5 March, 2019 Credit where it is due this is a challenge to take your hat off too. I did the UK ironman in Bolton albeit chasing a time it's a fair distance to do x 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 5 March, 2019 Share Posted 5 March, 2019 Does this guy ever stop? Deserves much more credit (and money!) than he gets! https://planetradio.co.uk/wave-105/local/news/saints-legend-to-take-on-his-toughest-endurance-challenge-yet/ I love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 5 March, 2019 Share Posted 5 March, 2019 The man is a legend and a bloody fit bloke for 50. I've never done a triathlon but have run plenty of marathons so know this won't be easy. Then there are c*nts like Beckham emailing people asking what he has to do to get a knighthood... Still irks me that one. Good luck Franny, I shall donate to the cause once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 5 March, 2019 Share Posted 5 March, 2019 Does this guy ever stop? Deserves much more credit (and money!) than he gets! https://planetradio.co.uk/wave-105/local/news/saints-legend-to-take-on-his-toughest-endurance-challenge-yet/ Perhaps it is time for Franny to appear on our banner. And not just for what he has done for Saints. What a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 6 March, 2019 Author Share Posted 6 March, 2019 I love you. I like you too x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 6 March, 2019 Share Posted 6 March, 2019 The guy is incredible - it would be great if the dressing room could do something special for a guy who was once a leader in there.. Many footballers fade away after their careers, Franny has gone from strength-to-strength and demonstrated what a unique character he is. Our tenners or twentys are great, but a senior pro probably wouldn't miss four or five grand - and that's the sort of support he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 6 March, 2019 Share Posted 6 March, 2019 I doubt he will be able to complete this, but good luck nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dad Posted 31 March, 2019 Share Posted 31 March, 2019 Does this guy ever stop? Deserves much more credit (and money!) than he gets! https://planetradio.co.uk/wave-105/local/news/saints-legend-to-take-on-his-toughest-endurance-challenge-yet/ Thanks for telling us jawillwill! I didn't know about this. Have donatedas much as I can afford. I agree that his efforts have been poorly supported especially by premier league players wbut he never gives up!!! What a graet guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 1 April, 2019 Share Posted 1 April, 2019 I just donated - don't know how he will do it but I bet he does complete it. Wonder if MLT could promote it via Soccer Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 17 April, 2019 Share Posted 17 April, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47959743 Looks like it might actually be getting a bit more coverage this time, with a bit of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31cc Posted 22 April, 2019 Share Posted 22 April, 2019 Good article in the I newspaper as well, the guy is amazing https://inews.co.uk/sport/francis-benali-ironman-triathlons-charity-cancer-research-uk-southampton-marathon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 April, 2019 Share Posted 28 April, 2019 The guy deserves so much support. He should be honoured for this nationally you can do so here. I’ve done it https://www.gov.uk/honours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 29 April, 2019 Share Posted 29 April, 2019 It’s finally started but does anyone have a progress link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 29 April, 2019 Author Share Posted 29 April, 2019 He's apparently been on ITV's Good Morning Britain throughout this morning. There are regular updates on Facebook on the Benali's Iron Fran page. He's on the bike now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NI Saint Posted 29 April, 2019 Share Posted 29 April, 2019 He's just finished his run, poor bloke looks knackered on the Facebook video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 29 April, 2019 Share Posted 29 April, 2019 He's just finished his run, poor bloke looks knackered on the Facebook video. Not surprised - any of the 3 elements in isolation is a real endurance feat. 1 after the other is crazy....let alone doing 7 in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 29 April, 2019 Share Posted 29 April, 2019 I did the London Marathon yeesterday & am absolutley broken!! To do what Franny is doing beggers belief?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 I did the London Marathon yeesterday & am absolutley broken!! To do what Franny is doing beggers belief?! Congrats - no mean feat in its own right. A marathon is no joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 It took me 15 hours to do one ironman in one day so unless he is pacing, 18 hours day 1 seems high. The key to his success would likely be recovery and 4 hours sleep would seem inadequate. Seriously impressed if he manages 2 let alone 3 in a row..totally agree with all the plaudits he receives above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 I did the London Marathon yeesterday & am absolutley broken!! To do what Franny is doing beggers belief?! I raise my hat to you Warsash. I have to say that I thought Franny looked better than I feared he might in the video on FB when he finished............his biggest concern seems to be the issues he was having with the food for energy he had been experiencing, which isn't the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 No idea how he can do it on 4 hours sleep a night, I'd struggle to perform at work let alone do an ironman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edprice1984 Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 I did the London Marathon yeesterday & am absolutley broken!! To do what Franny is doing beggers belief?! You didn't happen to be wearing a Saints shirt while doing the Marathon did you Warsash? Saw a chap around the half way mark and made sure I shouted out in support! I was there supporting a friend, massively inspiring being there. Although seeing the pain on people's faces during and after did make me question the chances of me doing it one day. Well done though. Hopefully Franny will be able to keep going today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 Fair play to him. Bang average footballer thou. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 Fair play to him. Bang average footballer thou. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not really relevant to this though. I don't think he ever thought he was an excellent footballer. Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 Day two completed. Had to do a lap of the hotel to complete the exact distance required for a marathon. Looks In reasonable shape. Stopped to shake hands with all the well wishers and staff members before off for the ice bath. Bloody incredible bloke. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 I'm going to head down on his final marathon route around the Waterside, think he might need all the help he can get by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 I'm going to head down on his final marathon route around the Waterside, think he might need all the help he can get by then! Many idea what his last day route is and which Waterside are you referring too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 Many idea what his last day route is and which Waterside are you referring too? Sure I read its the Southampton Marathon route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 30 April, 2019 Share Posted 30 April, 2019 Ha-ha just watching the nutter sat in an Ice Bath eating Ice Cream..........most would sponsor him for doing that alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 1 May, 2019 Share Posted 1 May, 2019 (edited) Many idea what his last day route is and which Waterside are you referring too? His final marathon route takes him to Beaulieu, Hill Top, Holbury, Exbury, Lepe, Calshot etc. Well according to this anyway... https://www.ironfran.co.uk/packages/bbr2/themes/bbr2/pdf/ironfran-key-locations.pdf Although I'm not sure how this ties in with the Southampton Marathon? It's a bit confusing. Edited 1 May, 2019 by LGTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Red Posted 1 May, 2019 Share Posted 1 May, 2019 Unbelievable challenge and looking on his website still well short of the target of £1m. Come on Saints fans .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 1 May, 2019 Share Posted 1 May, 2019 You didn't happen to be wearing a Saints shirt while doing the Marathon did you Warsash? Saw a chap around the half way mark and made sure I shouted out in support! I was there supporting a friend, massively inspiring being there. Although seeing the pain on people's faces during and after did make me question the chances of me doing it one day. Well done though. Hopefully Franny will be able to keep going today. No did not run n a Saints shirt - my missus saw him as well & cheered him on. Might do the Great South Run, so a Saints shirt might be worn for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 1 May, 2019 Share Posted 1 May, 2019 His final marathon route takes him to Beaulieu, Hill Top, Holbury, Exbury, Lepe, Calshot etc. Well according to this anyway... https://www.ironfran.co.uk/packages/bbr2/themes/bbr2/pdf/ironfran-key-locations.pdf Although I'm not sure how this ties in with the Southampton Marathon? It's a bit confusing. According to that he's cycling the marathon route, and running the marathon distance in the areas you mentioned. I'm surprised that the running is the last leg of the 3 events. Is swim/cycle/run the set order for iron-man?. I'd have thought leaving the cycling leg to last would be easiest* as it at least should offer opportunities for a bit of free-wheeling now and again when the tiredness really sets in. *I use the word "easiest" with tongue in cheek. Absolutely nothing easy about any of what he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 1 May, 2019 Share Posted 1 May, 2019 According to that he's cycling the marathon route, and running the marathon distance in the areas you mentioned. I'm surprised that the running is the last leg of the 3 events. Is swim/cycle/run the set order for iron-man?. I'd have thought leaving the cycling leg to last would be easiest* as it at least should offer opportunities for a bit of free-wheeling now and again when the tiredness really sets in. *I use the word "easiest" with tongue in cheek. Absolutely nothing easy about any of what he's doing. Ian man is an elongated triathlon and that's the normal order. From my point of view I'd want to do a bit of freewheeling after a 2.4m swim, not that I would ever consider doing one. Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 1 May, 2019 Share Posted 1 May, 2019 Great Video posted in the last hour of Matty running with his old mucker Franny - looks like its put some special petrol in his tank. If you ain't coughed up - forget " I'll have one more pint" and get texting FRAN5 to 70200 ..............pretty much the price of a pint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 1 May, 2019 Share Posted 1 May, 2019 His final marathon route takes him to Beaulieu, Hill Top, Holbury, Exbury, Lepe, Calshot etc. Well according to this anyway... https://www.ironfran.co.uk/packages/bbr2/themes/bbr2/pdf/ironfran-key-locations.pdf Although I'm not sure how this ties in with the Southampton Marathon? It's a bit confusing. I asked the same question on messenger to them as it doesn't make sense but havent had a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 1 May, 2019 Share Posted 1 May, 2019 3rd one done. Matty had a very good run out alongside Franny. Really seemed lift Frans spirits. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 Blimey that was close, just caught the end of the FB live stream of him leaving the Swim on his bike - the whole thing was nearly scuppered by the car park barrier arm coming down and wiping him out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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trousers Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 (edited) Edited 2 May, 2019 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 Was a huge ask, he should be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 Gutted for him Hopefully he can pull through somehow, even if it's not looking likely right now, but if this is it, an utterly incredible effort to have done what he's already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 Bloody Hell. Superhuman effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 The man is an absolute legend and an inspiration. I went and cycled alongside him for 5 minutes yesterday as he ran along Bristol harbourside. I left him and another saints fan took over. His team said it meant alot have people turn up and support him. Even 20 miles into the marathon on his 3rd Ironman in a row he was a total gentleman; took time to shake my hand and put up with my sh*t chat for 5 minutes as he ran along. If you are near his route then please go down and give him some encouragement; he thoroughly deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbria Saint Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 There must be a way to get him more publicity...and more money. £5s and £10s are great but surely there must be some Premier players who could manage £1,000 or more? He's still a long way off that £1m target but can you think of a more deserving cause of a more amazing man? His mental strength is incredible and deserving of every penny he raises. Having completed the Comrades Marathon back in 1984 I'm humbled by his achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 Is it over, I hope not however unsuprised I would be.. what he has already achieve is mind blowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 (edited) Latest tweet says he's still going no? Incredible feat of human endurance. You lose on average 1.5cm of height caused by spine shortening due to compression during a marathon. Crazy stuff he's putting his body through. Edited 2 May, 2019 by jasonb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 2 May, 2019 Share Posted 2 May, 2019 Yeah, just found a tweet of someone who is running with him tonight, about 10 miles to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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