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I am officially, officially tapering! Really, honestly, truly. To prove it I’m doing absolutely nothing today. No time in the pool, no sitting on the bike (my arse is relieved about that one) and no putting on the runners. Just rest, even if my attempt at a lie-in was the usual failure. Of course if […]
We are Officially in Taper
I’m calling it today. After a shocking start to the long ride this morning rest is long over due. I knew it was coming. The early nights, plenty of sleep and then still feeling tired. The pain and struggle of running. Than pain and struggle of cycling! Yes, even the pain and struggle of swimming! […]
Racing Flat – ITU Long Distance Tri World Championship Report
I’m pretty much convinced that I won’t try this experiment again. Two weeks between two big races doesn’t work so well for me. Not least with all those miles spent in the air in between. I’d committed though and I’m not one to skip out on races lightly. Besides I figured what better way to […]
ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships 2009 – Obligatory Post-race mini-report
It feels like a tradition to post a quick report after a race. This time a long while after the race, but still… Not my best day out there. Swim was a shocker, felt tired and having dirty/fogged goggles didn’t help either. All over the place! So having lost lots of time there I tried […]
Things To Come
It’s been a flying visit home. I landed Thursday morning at 6:30 and now I’m finishing packing to take off for Oz at 9:30 tonight. a year of travels has refined my packing to an art so stress has been minimal despite the rush. Not unpacking the bike helps too of course! Given my transitory […]
Race Week in Kona – Ironman World Championship 2009 Race Report
Time for the Kona race report. This could be a long one after all it was a long day. I figure if you’ve been following my blog in Kona you can cope though! Let’s start it all off be saying it was an amazing day for me. There have been times the past couple of […]
Ironman Hawaii 2009: The Result
A very quick post just to say I’m done and hit my goal. I crossed the line in 9:47:30! All this despite a shocker of a swim. I chose my start very poorly. I took ages to warm up on the bike, but was good once I did. The new position works very well. As […]
Ironman Hawaii 2009: The Race Plan
Thanks to the ability to schedule publication of post this may well go up whilst I’m in the final minutes before the race begins. What you read here will be what I plan to do after the gun goes off. Then only time will tell how well I follow this plan or how well it […]
Race Week in Kona – Final Days
Two days rolled into one as the amount of lounging in my hotel room I’ve done lately makes for a much shorter blog. We’re almost there now! Day Eleven – Relaxing at Last So this morning’s swim was my first time in my PointZero3+ swimskin. Fortunately it doesn’t take quite as long to put on […]
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 […]
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