We all have a different way and a different why. Our reasons for taking on challenges are what make us who we are. For many people completing an Ironman, they have a background in cycling and swimming, and I often find that people look forward to the marathon least. For others, they build up through … More My Ironman Journey – so far
On 6th August 2023, I completed Ironman Gdynia in Poland, my 7th Ironman. An Ironman is never easy. It takes so much out of you, and it takes real resilience and determination to get to the finish. Although an Ironman is never easy, sometimes it’s made much harder, and this year in Poland, it was … More Ironman Gdynia 2023
We go to Ironman events as family adventures. Yes, one day is pretty much taken up with me spending the whole day swimming, biking, and running. But even then, it doesn’t bother my family, as that is the time they spend exploring aquariums or zoos, having fun days out whilst I’m busy. However, that is … More Kids Aquathlon and Night Run Gdynia – Ironman Poland 2023
On 23 October 2022 I finally completed Ironman California. This has been an incredible journey that started in 2019, we booked a special family holiday to California, with Ironman Santa Rosa 2020. As covid swept through the world, Ironman Santa Rosa was first pushed to October, and then subsequently cancelled. This event was replaced for … More Ironman California 2022
Visiting Weymouth mid September is fast becoming one of our favourite things to do as a family. With lots of options for accommodation, we opt for a caravan holiday at Haven. We didn’t use the facilities this time, but it’s just a good place to stay with so much more to do in Weymouth. Oh, … More Ironman Weymouth 70.3 2022
As far as running is concerned, 2021 has been a good year for me. Not on par with 2019, or plans which never happened in 2020, but a good year nevertheless. As the events industry and travel industry continues to grow I have enjoyed being able to attend more races. Restrictions have meant a lot … More 2021 Running Recap
On 23rd October 2021 I completed Ironman Portugal. It was fantastic to be part of the first ever full distance Ironman at Portugal, and to once again take part in an Ironman after a pause in 2020. Ironman Portugal was my 5th Ironman, but these things don’t get any easier. I always describe myself as … More Ironman Portugal 2021
On 19th September 2021, I took part in Ironman Weymouth 70.3. This was originally scheduled for 2020, but it was unfortunately cancelled because of covid. In 2020 we still came to Weymouth to enjoy a long weekend, and we loved it so much, we were always going to come back. I have never officially taken … More Ironman Weymouth 70.3 2021
On the 5th September 2021 I took part in the London Duathlon. This is actually my first official Duathlon, despite doing one previously at Ironman Hamburg because the swim was cancelled. In the build up to Ironman California I wanted to make sure I was ready. The Running is my strength, so I wanted to … More London Duathlon 2021
On the 8th August 2021 I took part in The London Triathlon 2021. After taking part in the Saturday Olympic Distance at the London Triathlon 2019 (see Blog HERE), I had planned to go back in 2020, but we all know what happened there. So I decided to take part this year, but have a … More The London Triathlon 2021
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