Kona
Kona Dairies 2010 – Day 13 – The Quick Race Report
It was a tough day out there which is exactly what I expected. There’s a lot of positives from the race despite some of the problems I faced. I got the medal and T-Shirt and can tick off my second Kona. I’m keen to come back again to set the record straight. The swim went […]
Kona Diaries 2010 – Day 12 – The Calm Before the Storm
There was an odd sense of calm as we went to the pier this morning. Despite an early start and anxiety dreams I was in a good mood. None of us were too fussed what we did for a swim as long as we got wet. The Coffees of Hawaii boat was pulling into place […]
Ironman World Championship 2010 – Kona Race Plan
Race day is almost here and finally pre-race nerves are making a show. I’ve spent the week feeling relaxed, telling people how relaxed I am and even being told I look relaxed. Truth is I’m anxious enough to be up early the day before the race. Every race has unknowns, but my run fitness leaves […]
Kona Diaries 2010 – Day 11 – Resting up
My alarm rudely woke me this morning. I’d have liked an hour or two more, but was helping Biestmilch give out T-Shirts at the pier. It’s a busy time as freebies draw in crowds of athletes. If they’ve put on their Biest tattoo they get a free t-shirt. It’s already become a small Kona tradition. […]
Kona Diaries 2010 – Day 10 – The Final Session
Three more training days to Ironman. Not that you should be training, if you’re not ready now it’s too late. My taper plan involved swimming, cycling and running I think two out of three isn’t bad. Waking with the same lethargy as Tuesday I decided not to swim given my aim was just the Coffees […]
Kona Diaries 2010 – Day 9 – Coffee at Sea
Combine yesterday’s late night with this morning’s early start and I was too tired to contemplate an early run. It’s taper lethargy when each workout seems pointless and getting out the door is a struggle. I was genuinely tired and with little to gain from a run I made an executive decision. I spent some […]
Kona Diaries 2010 – Day 8 – Race Week Begins
It’s race week in Kona and there’s a change in atmosphere. The pier is heaving with athletes, there’s an official bag drop instead of the wooden shelves and Biestmilch are handing out swim caps. The danger of collisions has increased exponentially your safest bet is to sit on someone’s feet till you’re clear. I’d decided […]
Kona Diaries 2010 – Day 7 – Way out at Sea
The last day of training before I really kick back on my taper. To start it I planned to swim the whole course. Nick decided to join me for the longer effort and a chance to see what we’ll be doing next Saturday. It’s a long way out there, but with the number of athletes […]
Kona Diaries 2010 – Day 6 – One Week to Go!
Another day another breakfast! Technically two breakfasts as I started at Lava Java with Nick, Laura and Andrew before moving on to Humpy’s with Nick and Mark. It’s a good job we had a solid bike ride planned for the day! It must be a sign how relaxed I am that I was willing to […]
Kona Diaries 2010 – Day 5 – Rested, Recovered, Running
Jet lag, heat and humidity are the issues facing an athlete coming to Kona. Since arriving on Sunday I’ve not managed a decent night’s sleep. It was catching up with me by the end of Thursday and I crashed out early. The next time I was fully conscious it was 6am and I’d slept over […]
