I am officially the last finisher of Ironman UK EVER | Swim, Bike, Run, Stu

I am officially the last finisher of Ironman UK EVER. Ironman Bolton will not be on again in 2024 so im glad to have toughed it out.
Thank you for watching the Swim, Bike, Run, Stu KZbin channel.

[@suffa011]

mate this is amazing!!!! brough me to tears that ending of you crossing the line. Super inspirational

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. Wasn't my best race out there. It all went a bit wrong but so pleased with myself for touching it out. 👌 Thanks for watching, appreciate that 👍

[@RyanCondon]

This is up there as one of my fav vids on YT. Welldone Stu! It's not how hard you hit, its how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward!! Very Impressive.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

I really appreciate that. Really trying to improve my content. Slowly learning as i go. Thanks for watching. Appreciate its a long one.

[@bodsnvimto]

Congrats Stu. Immortality has arrived at your doorstep. Feel proud, you've done something 99.9% of us couldn't possibly do. You are a STAR! A SUPERB AND TRULY DEDICATED ATHLETE! ...although if my rants to both the IronMan board and Bolton council are listened to along with - hopefully - many other people's similar pleas, then it might again some day be reinstated as a full event.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. I think it made it even sweeter to be on such a tough course in tough conditions. Makes me appreciate it even more.

[@bodsnvimto]

@@SwimBikeRunStu Stu, I've watched your vids and those of other IronManners (if ever that becomes a word) about a gazillion times, but just look back at 0:29 or maybe 0:30 and freeze it. The love and devotion your good wife has for you is plain for us all to see in her eyes. This from a chap about to celebrate our 30th anniversary, and I still massively LOVE my wife, so I *know*' pure adoration when I see it. And from a year-long IronMan semi-widow, I guess?

[@bodsnvimto]

@@SwimBikeRunStu Hey Stu, hope you are enjoying in your spectator/fan role right now as I type at 8pm this Sunday, and into the dying embers of IronMan Wales. To assuage my pain of not being there to watch and cheer, I got a short but jolting "methadone high" today by going to the top of a notorious 1km climb, culminating in a 1 in 4, Grade 1 ascent known as The Rake in Ramsbottom, Bury. This of course (no pun intended there) is day one of the Tour of Britain, round Gtr Manc. Oh my goodness, they made that climb look DISGUSTINGLY easy. Most of 'em never even got out of their saddles.

[@Mattwebbers]

I thought I recognised the guy in the huub jacket at start of vid - that’s me! Don’t miss that nervous feeling!!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

🤣 I bet you thought who's this annoying dick talking to a camera 🤣🤣 I was shitttiny myself. Did you have a good race👌

[@Mattwebbers]

Yes mate was an amazing day. I only just made bike cut off as was taking in the atmos and did not take time seriously so had to really belt out last lap! So pleased to finish it! 😍🙏

[@markscott5673]

Amazing effort Stu, loved following your journey which has inspired me to keep getting out there training for IM Wales. Having a supportive partner is so important, I think mine will be glad when it’s over. Again well done your definitely an Ironman and thanks for documenting the journey.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank-you and thank you for watching. You got this. You will be great in Wales. I will be there cheering you. I'm not a good athlete so I feel good that I can inspire in my own way.

[@markscott5673]

Thank you Stu, your support in Wales will be very welcome, I’m not an athlete either and just want to get round. I’ll keep an eye out for you in Tenby 👍

[@timrhodesjones]

Amazing Stu!! You should be so proud. From so many set backs, self inflicted and not. You have persevered, bounced back and finally got there!!! Bring on Vichy!!!!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Finally ticked one of. Felt good to tough it out with an injury. Had I not had so many setbacks i think I would have stopped for sure. Being in hospital last year made me appreciate days like this even more.

[@roberthodgson3574]

Epic Stu, having heard your back-story the day before I know you will treasure that medal! IMUK is bloody tough. I was blown sideways more than once on the bike course. You see the human spirit at its best at the start-line and the finish-line of an Ironman and everywhere in between. Its just a magical event. Where are we going next year? Stuart Liggins "YOU ARE AN IRONMAN".

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yeh it was a win for me just to get to that start line. Looked like you had a good race. The down hill crosswinds were horrible. Thought I was going to come of a few times.

[@andrewmayers2755]

Very well done, Stu . Really tough course and conditions. You personified the IM spirit by dealing with injury and kept battling on through adversity. Respect and chappeau from an ex triathlete/8x IM finisher. Great videos ...really enjoyed your journey.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. Its very much appreciated. I didn't want to let it beat me. A longer day than anticipated but super pleased to get to that finish within the time limit.

[@terrycurtis260]

Loved watching your journey and epic achievement 👏 It wasn’t to be for me as I had to withdraw on the swim and am thoroughly disappointed. You’re an inspiration and completed it, you are an Ironman and should be very proud of yourself 💪

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Sorry to hear you had to withdraw. I've been there many times. Its tough at the time but it makes you more determined and makes you experience that finish line even more. You will be back stronger than ever.

[@terrycurtis260]

@@SwimBikeRunStu I am looking into overcoming my injury and what I can do differently next time. Lots to take away from it but yes hoping to come back stronger next time. Well done again, your video is great and I am really pleased for you 👏👏

[@roberthodgson3574]

DNF's are hard, been there, it hurts. The upside is that when you do complete it its twice the buzz!! Sign up again - analyse your failures, dont let it beat you.

[@stephenbetley9596]

Congrats. The organisers needed to give their head a wobble with the Roman Road additions to the bike course. No big surprise it's been discontinued. The lack of support from Chorley council was the kiss of death. My home roads that I trained on when I needed a really tough session.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

To be honest i chose to do it as it was so hard and difficult. Hated and loved that bike all at the same time. Without getting injured and without the wind it would have been a completely different day out.

[@duncanc8474]

Congratulations on becoming an Ironman, to carry on with your injuries show’s impressive levels of resilience🎉 I was volunteering on the practice swim Saturday & it was rough! Was doing a recce for next year so gutted that it was cancelled 2 days later! So I will be following your Vichy exploits with extra interest now 🇫🇷

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thanks for volunteering. That's ace. Shame about next year but Vichy is an amazing place to race. Plenty of climbing but the run is flat. Was rough in all that wind for sure.

[@samsonslaphead1]

Absolutely awesome effort Stu, fantastic perseverance to get the finish and hear those iconic words "You are an Ironman". Many congratulations 🏊🚴‍♀️🏃💪👏🔥

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. It meant alot to hear them words after a tough day out. Never nice to get an injury on race day but pleased I dug in and got it done 👌

[@ALittleAdventureTime]

Awesome!🎉❤ Fabulous to keep going and congratulations on achieving ironman status. Want to do one even more now after watching your video, but which one is the question now, it can’t be Bolton now 😂

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Cheers mate. I thought my video may put people of. This was a tough course with tough conditions. I'd happily come and support you at one. Tenby or Cork would be a good one 👌

[@lisafry2056]

Well done on completing Ironman Bolton. My daughter took part she was an age group qualifier she turned 18, 15 days ago and we’re in your video at 1.26 and at 16.20. It’s been her dream since she was 11 years old . 🎉 congratulations

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Firstly you are amazing for being out there supporting. And your daughter is a badass smashing that course. Brutal out there. I bow down to her awesomeness 👌

[@racheld1844]

Congratulations Stu on completing your Ironman…and thank you for having your distinctive beard. It really helped with spotting you 😁 Massive respect for carrying on with your injuries and getting through that marathon section. That medal and race with be memories forever! Hope you’re recovering well and the big question is….are you wanting to do another one 🤔

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. Was tough to walk a marathon but I'm glad I soldiered on through the pain. And yes I have another ironman in 6 weeks 🙈 Hoping this calf and hamstring settle down.

[@bodsnvimto]

You say that Rachel but there were a whole lot of other bushy beards out there on the day. I was looking out for but didn't specifically pick out Sir Stu the Stud of a Serious Sportsman (no sarcasm there, I'm in genuine awe of the lot of yers) on the day...but I spent the day clapping and/or cheering every single tremendous athlete on, so I'm sure you, Mr Liggins, heard me giving it plenty...although there was a great bloke just downslope from me even more wildly enthusiastic with his whistle, his cowbell and his constant "DOOSH, DOOSH, GET UP THAT HILL" refrain. btw - Stu, re your comments: "super proud" and "super, super, super pleased" are exactly as you should feel, but how far on the bike did you have left when your injuries happened? Also, if you'd been able to run, given how much energy you still had in the tank, what time would you have reasonably expected to marathon in? And how are you and said ailments now, a week on?

[@fatrunner]

Well done mate, thinking about doing an ironman in the future and this has really inspired me.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. I thought I may put people of. I say go for it. You will love it.

[@BabaDeyTri]

Way to get it done, Stu. You are an Ironman!!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Finally. Thank you very much. Was a brutal day.

[@Fatman2Ironman]

Well done Stu! Inspirational mate, grit and determination got you across that line in the end. Congratulations… YOU ARE IRONMAN! 🦾🙌🏻

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thanks. It was a long old journey to get there and my day didn't go to plan but pleased I didn't give up and got it done 👌

[@thathybridlife]

Incredible stuff Stu! Inspired! Congrats on gutting it out. Well done.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. Big day out and had to dig in to get it done..

[@dogburn]

So awesome! I'm excited to join the ranks in the next couple years.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thanks dude. The experience was mega. The hardest course in tough condition but why do an easy one. 🤣 You got this.

[@the_silver_liningg]

That's awesome man! Congrats!🤘

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. It's appreciated 👌

[@triathlonfat2fit]

Fantastic effort mate super well done

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thanks dude. Along way from Stratford sprint tri 🤣

[@triathlonfat2fit]

@@SwimBikeRunStu you did 10x the distance and I could not even imagine doing that 😂. I noticed you didn’t use your tri bike ?

[@TheWeightliftingTriathlete]

Amazing result, really inspiring to see the determination not to give up, especially when you're towards the back. I'm in a similar position (with shorter distances), always at the back and it's sometimes a bit difficult when you feel left behind. Nice job!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. It was tough mentally especially the last lap when no one was around on course. Pleased to have got it done. Just 👌

[@marcolregina]

Mate, I finished half an hour or so before you. It was brutal... that wind was insane. Awesome job and well done on pushing till the end. Toughest course in the world. Absolutely insane conditions. Last ever Bolton... you are a legend :D

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

This is what I love to hear. Congratulations on your finish. The wind made it a bloody tough day out. The cross wind descents were scary at times. You are most certainly a badass legend 👌

[@EnduranceAaron]

Nice one Stu. Enjoy your vids 👏

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. Really appreciate it 👌

[@thesportstherapychannel-one]

Congratulations Stu. It was box office stuff in our house in terms of tracking you on Sunday. Amazing achievement mate and so well deserved 🙌🏊🚴‍♂️🏃🏻

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. It didn't come easy and i didn't plan on being out for so long. But glad I got it done. Your turn next 😜

[@mommylahelenv.3239]

Congratulations to all. Really enjoyed watching

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you for watching. Its very much appreciated 👌

[@ptrigg10]

Congratulations

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. Thanks for taking the time to watch 👌

[@titothetroddler]

Incredible achievement Stu, same as with Ultras, I have as much of not more respect for the last finisher as I do the winner, to tough it out when your injured shows your mental toughness, well done 👏👏👏

[@roberthodgson3574]

Competely agree, the tail-enders are where the personal growth and inspiration is.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. Yep doesn't matter on that time. Getting it done is all that matters. We all did the same course no matter what speed.

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Great work Stu, was getting emotional watching you got across the line, can't believe they are changing Bolton but will interesting to see if they add another full distance.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. Glad I got it done so I didn't have to go back 🤣🤣 I can see why so many people didn't want to do it 🙈

[@Lazy_Jay_Racing]

Well done Stu..😁👏👏

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you so much. Thanks for watching my videos. Means alot.

[@IronDan2121]

Stu, absolutely amazing effort matey and so so pleased. Dug in and crushed it, again, well done from Rosielad 💪👍💙. Keep eye out for my 8 weekly countdown to IMW 😳

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. I had to dig deep for that one. Hope your training is going well for Wales. I shall be there in a supporting capacity cheering you all on 👌

[@billyturner5391]

I thought i had recognised you in the hotel! 🤣 I took part in the ironman on Sunday and I watched you griz out that marathon clearly in a lot pain but very well done for finishing!!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

I was a tad nervous at the hotel 🤣 Well done on your finish. I didn't think I'd get to the end with the pain. Got lots of bruising now. Pleased to have got it done now it's not on in 2024.

[@benwinter1367]

Well done man, fantastic. That cycle with the wind was tough never mind doing it while carrying an injury. Great example of what the Ironman journey is about

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yeh it was a mental course wasn't it, I got my moneys worth 🤣🤣

[@BurleySubsea]

Incredible and truly inspirational. Team effort 🎉🎉🎉

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you so much. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. It's very much a team effort. Great to have there support 👌

[@LoveTri]

Congratulations Ironman Stu! The little interlude you left in from Jenna (against her request 😉) shows the realism of the endurance from the support - great little piece to camera

[@LoveTri]

You also caught fellow KZbinr Adam Collard on the swim exit

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yeh I think Jenna summed it up. A long day. Supporting is proper hard work but so much appreciated.

[@seanwatson8831]

Well done pal,great achievement. Ironman cork next???

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. Next up if I can sort my calf out is ironman vichy in 6 weeks. And then I'm not doing any full distance events in 2024. I need a rest.

[@thethompsonsgotagopro.]

That’s awesome! Well done 👍🏼 hope you’re feeling ok

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. I don't feel to bad except for the pain in my calf and hamstring.

[@thethompsonsgotagopro.]

@@SwimBikeRunStu hope that heals up soon! Then you’ll be ready for another one 😂

[@louismurphy1403]

Solid effort buddy, you did it! That bike course was totally savage, but keep in mind that every ride you ever do from this point forward will be easier than that!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

🤣🤣 that's a great point. Cycling will feel much easier now 🤣🤣

[@GogglesTyresandTrainers]

Onions.. sliced onions everywhere. Congratulations mate, looked tough out there

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

🤣🤣 thanks. I cried editing the video when thunderstruck came on. Brings back all them emotions.

[@northerns.o.m5676]

Fabulous. Loved following your progress. We'll done both❤

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. Means alot. Finally can call myself an ironman.

[@freddyruns]

Congratulations Stu! Epic achievement mate……. What’s next? 😉

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you so much. Watching your event video was an inspiration for me. Next up. Ironman vichy in 6 weeks 🙈

[@619to253]

You are still an IRONMAN. You could have quit and you didn't. That is a great example for the kids! Congratulations. Rachelle in Seattle

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. I had to dig in for that one. Tough day out but so pleased to have got it done. Thanks for watching.

[@smudgerutube71]

Absolutely bloody brilliant that - well done indeed Stu

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. Tough day out but super pleased.

[@jppretorius1699]

Well done Ironman, will remember that race for a long time bib 474

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Congratulations ironman. Looked like you dug in. We got it done on a tough course 👌

[@clareburgum4449]

Well done Stu 🎉🏅🏊‍♂️🚴🏃‍♂️🏅

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thanks clare. Been a long road hasn't it ? 🤣🤣

[@clareburgum4449]

Worth travelling though, eh?! Well done, Mate.

[@garinedwards545]

Congratulations Stu 👏👏

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much and thank you for watching 👌

[@andymcconville]

It was a tough day out for everyone never mind having an injury to boot. You will smash Vichy when you get to it! 👊🏼💪🏼

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

You smashed it. Kept me going knowing you were going through the same hurt. Glad we got it done being the last one.

[@richarddrew1277]

6:00 mins left see me coming down hill for last mile it’s was a tough one. Thanks for video. My hamstrings went on 2nd lap of cycle.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

It was bloody tough. You did great then if you hamstrings went. I think mine went for being to tense on the bike in the winds. Congratulationson the finish 👌

[@joyyboyy1]

Massive congrats 🎉🎉🎉 its a milestone and record even if its not perfect

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

It was a tough day out that I wasn't expecting. But pleased with my grit to get it done.

[@stefantaylor1270]

Super effort

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. It was a bloody long day 🤣

[@middleagedrunningman]

Well done Stu. Cracking video. Does this mean you can strut into a boozer and offer the bouncer out?

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. Of course, I'm well hard me 😜

[@Greenphil111]

Well done

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. Thanks for taking the time to watch 👌

[@ShaunHBKGill]

Congrats Stu

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you very much. Thanks for watching.

[@paulrowan4511]

Well I don’t know if I’m jealous or relieved you finished last. I finished one place ahead of you! So gutted it’s not on next year.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

It doesn't matter where we finished. You got it done. What a day out mate. 👌

[@paulrowan4511]

@@SwimBikeRunStu Thanks, It’s not something I’m ever going to forget. Ironman wales 2024 next!

[@gordongraham]

Did they say 2 seconds?!? Wow well done Stu!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yep I scrapped through the cut off. But I was lying in a hospital bed just 10 months before so to even make the start line was a win for me 👌 Thanks for watching.

[@gordongraham]

@@SwimBikeRunStu that’s incredible wow

[@leerunsultras]

You are an ironman, epic stu

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. Only just 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@leerunsultras]

@@SwimBikeRunStu Doesn't matter the time, it still says Iron-man 🫡

[@IanHosmerOzzy]

I was the last male unclassified finisher 🎉

[@IanHosmerOzzy]

Great video, really enjoyed your journey and day, thanks for getting me on the bike and on my very last run lap 23.04 in your video I look great 😂

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Huge respect for getting it done. Classified or not. We both completed that beast. Amazing stuff 👌

[@mikemagoomcgrady]

Well done! Wasn’t ideal out there.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Thank you. It was horrid in that wind, did you race?