Kona
Booking my Kona Ticket – Ironman UK Race Report
Effectively I’ve spoilt the ending right from the title! I’m too happy with the result to wait though. Almost exactly one year after going full time I’ve booked my Kona slot! It took a while, but I’ve achieved that particular goal. Just got to remain healthy and get myself there in good shape now! However […]
Incredibly Quick Ironman UK Report
I should go to bed… First a very quick report. The top-line figures: Overall 10:04:47 for 24th overall and 3rd in my age group! The Swim: Firstly it was long, very long. That’s the main reason I took 1:08. Given that time put me 112th in the field I hope that confirms the length! Only […]
Justifications Part One – The Big Picture
Starting a blog and creating some kind of public profile means anybody can find out about me. I don’t know the impression people come away with, hopefully positive. Recently chatting on a coffee stop revealed that prior to Epic Camp Steven had expected me to be totally different. In fact from what he said the […]
Looking Forward
Firstly, above everything else I’m pleased to say I’m walking normally again! I rebuilt my bike and am optimistic that this weekend I’ll be able to sit on it again. The long rides might have to wait till the next week, but it’s a start. Aside from this I’m frustrated. Frustrated because I can’t get […]
Final Preparations
Sorry this has got bumped and bumped as I go through my final race prep the past few days. That’s despite yesterday being a full rest day, somehow I didn’t get round to blogging. So now the day before the race and just a quick one. I think I’m in much better shape pre-race than […]
First Oz Training Block… Done
The big week is over. My first 4 weeks of training here is done and I’m looking forward to the easier load of a recovery week. If you don’t have much interest in reading about my training, this isn’t going to be a post for you. As it’s one month here tomorrow I’ll be writing […]
