Just crossing the finish line of an Ironman 70.3 is an achievement in itself. The amount of training, commitment and support that’s required just to get there and finish can’t be overstated. But after my first race I walking away
70.3 Reflections
Swimming Part 2 – Dog paddle is still a stroke
So you’ve survived your first triathlon swim …….. now what’s next? Hopefully you’re looking towards your next challenge and potentially increasing the distance a little and seeing what your body can really do. Personally, I had set myself a two
Changing your life one hour at a time
I used to laugh at people who’d get up at 4:30am to go training. “You’re insane”, is a phrase that regularly popped out of my mouth. Yet I was also trotting out this little chestnut: “With work and kids, I
The Triathlete Next Door
Inspiration is all around you. You’ve just got to know when and where to look for it. The thing I love about triathlon is that it brings to life the saying: “you can never judge a book by its cover.”
Triathlon – More Than Just Being Fit
Our bodies have a way of giving us important signs when things aren’t quite right. For some of us we simply put on weight, others get sick more often, some can’t train as hard or as often and for me,
Swimming Part 1 – Who Stole The Black Line
The swim leg strikes fear into the hearts of all new triathletes and many seasoned age groupers alike. Why is it feared? And why is it such a challenge? I believe the stigma that surrounds the swim can be
Run Forest Run
Like most people starting out in this sport, I couldn’t run more than 500m without stopping. And then after that first 500m I could only manage bursts of 250m at a time before I had to stop again and reach for
Bolt on Aero
So you’ve seen others using them, they look cool and let’s face it, it’s all about aero isn’t it. Isn’t it? The simple answer is yes. But beware …… there are some hidden risks associated with bolt on aero bars.
Gold Coast Triathlon – A Bayside Multisport Tri Club Race Report
The Gold Coast Triathlon conjures up mixed emotions and awesome memories for me. This year was no exception. Not only is it the first sprint distance event I ever entered (in 2013) but it is also the only event that
“21.1kms is a freaking long way”
Today was the day that I finally got that Half Marathon monkey off my back! (Pardon the pun) About a year ago I was booked in to run my first Half Marathon. But due to a lingering bout of the