I've been desperate to get out on my bike since the bike fit last week, to see how the new position felt. I was due a ride yesterday but couldn't really plan in advance whether it would be indoor or outdoor as the weather has been rubbish and the forecast wasn't promising. But we awoke … Continue reading Beautiful, if slightly hazardous, Scotland
Life rather gets in the way of training
It's Wednesday night. Although I work full time, my hours are split over four days (one quite short day (allegedly) and three very long days). So I have Wednesdays off. And I love my Wednesdays off. It's like a mini weekend in the middle of the week. A little oasis of calm to sort things … Continue reading Life rather gets in the way of training
Triathlons Explained
If you happen to be visiting this blog as a newcomer to the world of triathlon, or indeed any multi-sport racing, it might be slightly confusing coming across the various race terms, so thought it would be useful to explain it all here. Multi-sport Events In fairness, absolutely anything can be put together to make … Continue reading Triathlons Explained
How did this happen…….?
Two months ago, along with 50 other members of my triathlon club, including my husband Paul, I signed up for Ironman Wales and frankly have barely slept since. This is not something that has always been on my bucket list - I ran a marathon in 2015 for charity and vowed categorically never to do … Continue reading How did this happen…….?
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Why Am I Doing An Ironman? 