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
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 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
On my Road to Boston its going to be important to get my training right, and I’m going to need all the help I can get. A Boston Qualification is an ultimate goal many of us aim for, so what does it take to run that fast? I’ve asked a number of runners who have … More Road to Boston – with Joe Spraggins
Today I should be writing about my experience of Ironman Santa Rosa. On 25th July 2020 I had planned on taking part in my 5th Ironman, but this race is yet another casualty of Covid-19. So instead today I reflect on my Ironman Journey to date, what I’ve learned, and what the future holds. My … More Not Ironman Santa Rosa
It’s that time of year again. During the summer I reduce the number of events I take part in, have a bit of downtime with family, but also add in a challenge or two. I spend most of the year in my comfort zone pacing others to hit PB’s, which I absolutely love to do. … More Anything is Possible
The London Tri 2019 On the 17th July 2019 I took part in the London Triathlon 2019. This was the first time I have taken part in this event, in its 22 years of existence. To be honest, I don’t consider myself a triathlete, not a serious one anyway. I am a runner, I enjoy … More The London Triathlon 2019
2018 has been an incredible year of running and pacing, and I will once again do a highlight review. Throughout my recap I will highlight events by their medal, share a few of my thoughts about the event, and link my race review in case you want to read some more. 2017 was amazing and … More My 2018 recap
On Sunday 29th July 2018, I took part in Ironman Hamburg. This was my third Ironman, with a twist, no swim. I was very anxious about the swim leading up to the event, especially as the weather made it likely to be a non wetsuit swim, and posted about my pre-Ironman nerves, see blog HERE. … More Ironman Hamburg 2018
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