Completing the Toughest Challenge of my life - Ironman 70.3 Marbella !

[@PetrolPed]

Any donation you can spare in support of Born Free would be amazing 🙏🏻 www.justgiving.com/page/peter-greaves-1678709680239

[@reinmansmith]

Full credit to you Pete, both for completing the Ironman but also for putting this video out showing your feelings about this. As someone who took up running in his 50s and now runs ultramarathons, (50 miler across the Lake District in July!) I complete agree with you that it’s about just getting out there and doing these things in order to keep the body and mind going…. age is just in the mind 😊👍

[@PetrolPed]

Hats off to you for doing an ultra 👏👏👏

[@HQBProductions]

Peter…one of the most moving films I have ever watched.I can’t swim, ride a bike and DVT mangled my legs in 2002/2013 and at 75 my “Iron Man” days never even arrived! I should have been like you at 50 and in many ways was..I still walk fast, run up hills, climb steps and get down them fast but not on your level. We do share one thing though….my heart was with you before your Start…since 2000 I have suffered panic attacks…not many, not for medical reasons but I have got to understand how much they hurt…and I felt for you because I could guess your feelings and fears. Yet..you won…you beat them..I try to do the same…when you cannot face something..just do it…don’t stop…and it works as you now know. That is far greater than taking part..it is the mental challenge. May I also say that I was so taken by Tracey and her warmth, concern, support, enthusiasm and love for you…I some films I sense she is tense and nervous…in this we saw the real Tracey…..it was wonderful to watch. I write too much too often when you have limited time but Peter…a huge Well Done to you and to Tracey…that was a special film…the best you have ever made. Now….rest…then how about…Lands End to John o’Groats on the bike with Joe with you…can you do it in 72 hours???😱😱😅😅😅😅😅 Richard. (I’m at Goodwood on Thursday because I cannot do the other days so hope you might be around somewhere!)🤞🏼🤞🏼🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Richard. I might pop up to the circuit. What’s on ?

[@HQBProductions]

@@PetrolPed Ah …no Thursday on the FoS days in July not this coming Thursday😬😬I’m sorry to confuse!!😧🫢🫢🫢🫢☺️☺️☺️

[@kevincross9206]

The swim would finish me, wouldn’t be so concerned about the ride and run. Great work 💪🏼

[@abrahamgeorge4994]

What a fantastic achievement Pete!Overcoming your anxieties and fears would have been such a challenge, especially on the swim. You’re an inspiration to all of us to try and be in the best possible mental and physical state that we can achieve. Well done again😊👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Abraham. Such kind words 🙏🏻

[@Drew67072]

You are a lucky man with such a loving supportive lady by your side

[@PetrolPed]

I sure am 🙏🏻

[@scottmccann4509]

Well done Pete, great achievement 💪💪, you pushing for a full Iron man?? i mean you're halfway there 😜......Your footage has definitely inspired me to book an all inclusive holiday, thanks 😂

[@PetrolPed]

A full is totally next level 😳

[@BMW7series251]

Wow Pete, sooo proud of you M8. Have a nice rest in Spain, all the best, John.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks John 🙏🏻

[@peterwaeyenberge3714]

Congrats. It brought a lot of memories and emotions. Done full Ironman klagenfurt in Austria and Roth in Germany at the age off 40. Same idea 👍 Well done.

[@SennaF1]

Well done Peter. So proud of you mate. Not a dry eye in the house when you crossed that line. 👌👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks bud 🙏🏻

[@michaelanderson3771]

Well Done. You must be so happy and proud.

[@PetrolPed]

I sure am 🙏🏻

[@stevejohns2688]

Peter, absolutely fantastic achievement mate!!!! Really really well done!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Steve 🙏🏻

[@stevebailey6283]

Massive congrats. What an achievement and thanks for taking us on the journey from the buildup to the actual day. The honesty about your swim just shows you do go all in and makes the film real. Brilliant!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Steve 🙏🏻

[@guylambrechts2303]

Goosebumps!! Congrats Iron Man Pete! (and sorry for the very late comment!)

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Guy 🙏🏻

[@simonirwin8189]

Fantastic Pete!- bought back so many memories of my own journey to Ironman in 2015 Mallorca.

[@PetrolPed]

Such great things to do 👍

[@willstillo72]

Well done Pete. Excellent effort and well done overcoming the mental side of the challenge. Brilliant video, well done Mrs pp for the commentary and support.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Will 🙏🏻

[@sampegnall1950]

You should be so proud of yourself Pete. Well done mate, epic achievement 👏

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Sam. I am 🙏🏻

[@footey7670]

Amazingly done sir 👊🏻🇨🇦👍🏻!!!

[@andrewdavis2325]

Well done Peter for getting it done. Sorry so late watching it but work has been full on. Well done.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Andrew 👍

[@leewhitehead8407]

Massive congratulations, mate, an absolutely amazing achievement.. and watching the small clips of the event was emotional ha ha.. well done 🎉

[@ginggur17]

Peter, I am in huge awe of you, I really am. Hats off to you. You showed nigh on every single emotion right from the start of the video. Thankyou for taking us along, thanks also to T for capturing the heart and soul you ploughed into the challenge. 🤜🤛👍🇬🇧🙏💕 Donated 👍👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you so much guys 🙏🏻

[@chrisva505]

Well done Pete. Fantastic achievement, fantastic video. Sharing your emotions, thoughts and feelings in such a transparent and candid way made this one of, if not the best KZbin video I have ever watched. Respect 👍👏

[@PetrolPed]

Oh wow…I’ll take that 🙏🏻

[@andrewnewnes7831]

Congratulations Peter!!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Andrew 👍

[@philipparkes5682]

FANTASTIC cannot find the words to acknowledge your achievement. You undoubtedly conquered both the mental and physical challenges, you have my deepest respect. Love to TG for the amazing support.🥰

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Philip. She was amazing 🙏🏻

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Apologies,I am coming late to this one as I was away on holiday last week and had no signal on the ship.But very well done on completing this event.A fantastic effort and result and some good money raised for a very worthy cause as well.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Alasdair. Still can’t believe I did it 👍

[@Christopherliddle]

Don’t stress about it It will be a breeze for you Good luck

[@peterkirton4580]

Speaking as someone who suffers from anxiety I think I know how you felt before the event. Congratulations on completing the course.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Peter 👍

[@nigelsmith3144]

Well done Pete, one to remember!

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 🙌

[@grahamtricker4103]

Very well done Peter! I am 65 and can still run a 5K in 22 minutes. Last October I ran a half marathon in 1.54 with only cycle training due to an Achilles injury. It's great that us ageing men can still do these wonderful events and still be reasonably competitive.

[@PetrolPed]

That’s impressive mate. Gotta use it or lose it 👊

[@NF0723]

Well Done Pete!!! Awesome 💪💪💪

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Neil 🙏🏻

[@RodMatheson]

What an achievement Ped and congratulations on completing it, like you said, nothing about it is easy! Training and stamina, definitely hard going. The bike looked awesome, definitely a good investment! Well earned rest now 👌🤓

[@PetrolPed]

The bike sure was epic 👌

[@RodMatheson]

@@PetrolPed you've inspired me to get back on my racer after many years, thank you 👌😀

[@maxxsirrah821]

Nice one Pete, it will definitely be an Ironman next! I've done 6 half's and 2 full ironman races now they are addictive!! I have had major anxiety issues on the swim in some of my races, following a near drowning issue as a child, its overcoming these fears that make the sense of achievement when you finish so special though.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh wow 😮 Thanks for this 🙏🏻

[@missdiva421]

Well done Pete, I knew you would smash it. What a great guy Graham 👍 is for helping you. Tracey was absolutely epic, she had me shouting out words of encouragement too!

[@PetrolPed]

Ah thank you. Yeah Graham was amazing and as for Tracey….she is my everything 🥰

[@trev8591]

Epic, Pete! Really proud of you - big smile on my face as you passed the finish line. Incredible achievement, mate.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Trev. What you couldn’t see was that I was balling my eyes out 😂

[@grahamwest1079]

Well done Pete start of video ooh got to get off this sand it's hot, now turned into an ironman, much respect.

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@lazzaboyman8003]

Nice job Pete, I’m doing my first half Ironman next year when I’ll be 59 with a hope to do a full Ironman in 2025. Thanks for showing it is doable.

[@PetrolPed]

Go smash it buddy. Train hard and then train some more 👊

[@timnewbury1792]

Well done Pete You are simply the BEST THANK YOU TO YOU AND TRACEY .LOVE TO YOU BOTH

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Tim. I’ll pass that on 🙏🏻

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Many many congratulations!! Amazing achievement!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Peter 🙏🏻

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@PetrolPed you're most welcome

[@simondrury5148]

Well done Pete, I’m 50 next year and really looking to do a 70.3 so a great video.

[@PetrolPed]

Go for it 💪👊

[@marekcegielski1873]

Well done Pete, great achievement!! Thanks for taking us along with you......bring on the next one! 💪

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👊

[@vivhenderson8628]

Tremendous effort well done Pete. Donated.

[@PetrolPed]

Amazing Viv. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@gordongraham]

So good! well done on a massive achievement!

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you so much!

[@keithmyerscough9900]

Congratulations Pete. Well deserved result after all your training. 🏊🏻‍♂️🚴🏃. 👍👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks mate. Bike soon 👍

[@johnbrown3951]

Congratulations from me on an epic challenge completed. Tick. Thanks for taking us along with you. Looking forward to all your future content as usual.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers John 🙏🏻

[@duanestreet4490]

Amazing work Pete. I had also just turned 50 (4 years ago) when I entered my first (and only) Ironman 70.3. So I can empathise totally with your trials and tribulations you’ve shared with us, leading up to the start of your race. Unfortunately I missed the final cut off (by a couple of minutes apparently) with just 6km of the run to to go. Watching your video is inspiring me to maybe give it one more go.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh no. That’s harsh 😳 Train hard and go again 👊

[@neilwhittaker8021]

Good luck, man. Make them proud.

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Wow Sir Pete what a achievement! You set a goal and ya did it! Congratulations friend! Ya did good!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Mate 👊

[@julianbell-roberts4444]

Well done Pete, fantastic effort........Doing it again? Maybe a little bit of UK coastal swimming to build stamina and confidence??

[@PetrolPed]

Yep. I have unfinished business 😂

[@timphillips4147]

Wishing you all the best Pete, you'll do fine 👍

[@dangreasley7934]

Awesome Pete, Well done fella. You should be very proud of yourself.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Dan…I am 👍

[@johnmull59]

Outstanding achievement especially overcoming your anxieties when swimming - huge respect. Your support/film crew did a good job too.

[@PetrolPed]

They were just as amazing 🙏🏻

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

I was out there playing golf last week. Big waves on Thursday. Played Marbella course on Thursday 26c and sunny. Well done You in that heat. I headed home just when You were arriving.

[@PetrolPed]

I need to come and play golf next time. Much more sensible 😂

[@jasonshaw1628]

Congratulations Pete, great achievement 👏👏👏👏

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Jason 🙏🏻

[@bobchivers3114]

Well done Pete!! A great video and totally inspiring to us more "senior" sportsmen! A small donation added but I wish it could have been a lot more . . . roll on the lottery!! 😂

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you Bob. Every donation is gratefully received and much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@jimcabezola3051]

Congratulations on your first 70.3!!! What a beautiful achievement! One of my trainers is a triathlete who's done over twenty 70.3-mile and nearly twenty 140.6-mile Ironman competitions. She also trains triathletes. I've only done three regular 42.2km running-only marathons. You have SUCH admirable mental strength, discipline and physical courage. I need to follow your lead and the lead of my trainer! Aloha!

[@PetrolPed]

Go for it Jim 👊

[@jimcabezola3051]

@@PetrolPed After having seen you do this...I want to have a go!☝

[@kevinmcg6747]

Well done Pete, the fact I became invested in your success reflects what a likeable and decent person you are. Onwards and upwards young man! Cheers, Kevin

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Kevin. That’s kind 👊

[@jondavies5885]

Well done, great work. That's come round quickly too.

[@PetrolPed]

I know right 😮

[@garethedwards2883]

Congratulations Pete you are a great man for pushing yourself especially in the swimming, a pleasure to share a bit of it with you.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Gareth 🙏🏻

[@Paul-od9iz]

Congratulations on your iron man challenge. Well done and brave. 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Paul 🙏🏻

[@benhigginson9763]

Congratulations Pete. Great achievement. It was really great to watch you conquer your nerves. Well done 👏

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Ben. Yeah I’ve never felt like that before 😳

[@benhigginson9763]

@Petrol Ped it was good to see your raw emotion. You did look nervous but you smashed it, well done.

[@seanausten758]

Well done Pete. It doesn't matter what time you finished it in, it's always the taking part that counts. Huge love to Mrs PP as well.

[@PetrolPed]

Absolutely 👍 I think with more training I can improve that time considerably 😜

[@fishatethecat]

Love the video mate. An achievement to be so proud of! I downloaded the tracker and followed the event so was delighted to see you cross the finishing line.

[@PetrolPed]

Wow thanks Philip 👊

[@garrymatthews4430]

Have to give you credit for what you have done, well done Pete!!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Garry 🙏🏻

[@josewindle]

Well done Peter!!! I'm glad you completed such a mindblowing challenge! Amazing feat! Congratulations!! 😃😁👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Neil-ki3rk]

Brilliant Peter.. a real inspiration, well done.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Neil 🙏🏻

[@global_nomad.]

super kudos to you...great effort and time....the swimming always put me off triathalon, , so completely empathise with your anxiety before and during the swim. catching all the clips in the lead up was really good to see, and thanks Tracy for your support.......Ironman!

[@PetrolPed]

She was great 🙏🏻

[@nickjh1968]

Well done Pete. Respect to anyone who can step outside their comfort zone and really push the limits, well done sir🤘

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Nick 🙏🏻

[@carlhughes7003]

Well done Pete. As I said on Instagram you got to be super proud . What a massive achievement and thanks for taking us on your journey.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Carl 🙏🏻

[@andrewp634]

Well done, what an achievement you must be so proud of yourself. You have inspired me to try a sprint tri an Downey later in the year.

[@PetrolPed]

Go for it 👊

[@nealr5466]

I was watching the video and my other half said you looked and sounded really anxious not like when you're on car stuff , well done on completing it 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Neal…I was bricking myself 😂

[@TomShorrock]

Wow… just wow… what a whirlwind of emotions.. I felt every bit of pain whilst sat on my backside watching this… well maybe not the exhaustion of actually doing it but I’m sure you understand what I mean.😂 I have to hand it to you Pete! What a Fantastic achievement and beautifully portrayed! Congratulations 🎉 🍻

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Bud. A tricky one to film but please how it came out 👍

[@TomShorrock]

@@PetrolPed 💪🏻

[@lewishunter]

Excellent mate, so much admiration for you 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Lewis 🙏🏻

[@stevie007]

Hi Peds, the best of luck mate 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Go for it

[@PetrolPed]

🙏🏻

[@DigitalMan6627]

Chapeau ( & whatever they say for swimming & running)👏👏👏

[@PetrolPed]

I’ll take that 😂

[@HarryJamesBooks]

A life without challenges is only half a life, and I say that having never been wealthy and most times not having a pot to piss in. As now 😁 But I hate to think what my mental state would have been if I hadn't upped sticks and gone and lived in a different land where I only spoke two words of the language (Achtung and Schpitfeur, since you're wondering). Three books later I still have no pot to piss in, but I know I'll be able to look myself in the eye as the curtain comes down. You earned what I had to give 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Love this 👊

[@dangarman7805]

Great video, congrats on joining the club. I am getting excited now for Mallorca next Saturday.

[@PetrolPed]

Go for it. Let me know your number and I’ll track you 👍

[@dangarman7805]

@Petrol Ped hey number 476. Been in the sea for a swim and a 4 mile run today and feel good. Just about to go for a 20k spin, then rest tomorrow ready for Saturday.

[@wordreet]

Proud of you Pedro! As soon as you mentioned Born Free I stopped the vid and donated a small bunch of 50 squids. It got added to and ended at 57.50, so I'm well happy. I've always supported animal charities so this was right up my street. Congrats on surviving!

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@stuartmilne1819]

Flipping awesome video Pete. AMAZING!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Stuart 🙏🏻

[@jefferiespj1]

Massive congratulations Peter 👍 you my friend are an Iron Man 💪❤

[@PetrolPed]

I am indeed…well half a one 😜😂

[@sandman2b]

Congrats on your awesome achievement!

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mayhem035]

Yesss! Good job mate! You are a legend! At our age saying ohh let's do an iron man! 🤔😳🤪🤯. Good job mate! Cheers to mss prtroped! Juste love that video! ❤

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@CharlesWright-z3x]

Well done Pete fantastic achievement.😊

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you Charles 🙏🏻

[@JoeAchilles1]

Legend (You & T) ❤

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks man 👊

[@shirleyboy8859]

Top Man.... You did a Great job..... :-))

[@davidthegolfer]

It’s Monday, in 90 mins time I have a MRI scan at Clatterbridge. I’m watching Pete in his prep for this incredible challenge. I can’t work out if I’m more nervous of my scan or nervous for Pete (who has already finished anyway). Pete, as a dedicated Peddler, you are close to our hearts buddy. I can’t wait to find out how you did. Bit late, best of retrospective luck.

[@GRfourfun]

I hope it went well.

[@Drew67072]

Had my mri last December and my biopsy recently. Hope you have people to support you. Contact the relevant agencies they are super helpful, mine is Prostate, so prostate cancer uk for me is my rock. Stay strong David.

[@PetrolPed]

Hi David I trust everything went OK mate 🙏🏻

[@davidthegolfer]

Thank you. What a community. The good wishes are worth so much. Just waiting for 7/10 days results. They zapped my Prostate Cancer 30 months ago. I have had pain since. It’s only now they are trying to find out why. Hope you are ok Drew. Let us all know. Great team. Thanks again.

[@johns14a]

Well done Pete, you've done really well there. Rather you than me obvs...

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers John 🙏🏻

[@ThomasJamesHedderman]

Brilliant I am doing first ironman next month same place u went. I am very nervous

[@PetrolPed]

Good luck!! I’m sure you’ll smash it 👍

[@thomasrusselsharpless4749]

Well done. Respect. 💪👍

[@MrAbcdef098]

Hi ped many congratulations it was very plain to see that you were stressed but to be honest who would not be but extremely well done you are a good competitor

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@nickleighton9299]

Well done to you Pete or shoud I say Mr Ironman now..!! 😀 That looked epic but very hard and your right as somtimes its hard to explain how diffcult somthing like this can be to do, but Congra tulations congratulations 🎊 🎉 top bloke and nice to see somthing different on your channel now and again great work as usual 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thank Nick. Back to normal this week 👍

[@thedrivebygg]

Well done chap

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ianroper2812]

Bloody well done mate 👏 deep respect

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Ian 🙏🏻

[@damindra]

Well done Pete,!! I Rather you than me!! LOL

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏻

[@brianwhite9725]

Very well done you !! Great Achievement :-)

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Brian 🙏🏻

[@eljayr4669]

Just one word, “respect”. It wasn’t the physical side but the mental side you overcome. Many congratulations. Donated.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@S2000Y]

Absolutely brilliant, well done mate. A quick question though, we're you surprised at your bike time? Did you have any mechanical issues or punctures? Cheers

[@PetrolPed]

No issues with the bike at all but over 1500m of climbing and 28 degrees added to the time 😬

[@matthewconrad-jones8846]

Well done…you’ll get the bug now ! 13 half’s and 5 fulls later decided to give my wife a break !

[@PetrolPed]

Wow 😮

[@matthewconrad-jones8846]

It will happen 😂😂

[@peterhardwick7917]

Well done Peter 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@DamoDrives]

words can not describe what an achievement this is, that hill for the bike course looked steep in the car so I can only imagine what that must have been like in person.

[@PetrolPed]

It was more than a bit chewy 😂

[@philipthorne3340]

Fabulous, well done 🎉

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏🏻