So with 2015 coming to a close and the new year celebrations creeping up on us all, it is as good a time as any to assess, determine and set some goals for 2016. But lets not fall into the trap of doing a new years resolution that falls flat in a couple of days, … Continue reading Training, where to start…?
We have a huge flock of bids that frequent our back yard daily. My father in-law has made a habit of putting out a little (native) seed for them every morning. We now have a large number of species from lorikeets, wood ducks, cockatoos and many others that visit. Recently watching him wander out early … Continue reading Habits, hard to form easy to break!
Well 2015 has been a very good year for me. I have completed my first full distance ironman triathlon, almost broken the 5 hour mark for a half (70.3) ironman and posting a very respectable time at Noosa Olympic distance triathlon. Having goals? What does that mean? Goals come in many forms, long term, short … Continue reading Goal’s Achieved! Now what?
Well that's my 2015 race calendar complete. The results are in and Noosa 2015 tops a very good year for me. I targeted 3 main races this, the Cairns Ironman, the Sunshine Coast 70.3 (half ironman) and the Noosa Tri. The results at all three races exceeded my expectations and Noosa was the perfect cherry … Continue reading Noosa 2015 – An Age Grouper’s Race Report
OK, the training is done, now bring on the TAPER! The goal of this week is to train enough so that I peak at exactly the right time! Needing and wanting to feel super fresh and ready to race on Sunday morning! Watching the weather forecast almost hourly, gear checks, watching the water temperature at … Continue reading Race week is here…… The Noosa Race Preview!
How hard is it during a tough training block to maintain the focus and complete each and every session with the intensity and duration required to obtain maximum benefit? TOUGH, it is really really hard. I train 90% of the time on my own / solo and setting a plan for a session is easy, … Continue reading Staying the course…. Focus!
I have recently upgraded from the Garmin 910XT to the 920XT watch. Why, simply because its time and I'm desperate for some of the running bio-metrics the 920 can offer. I have also invested in the new 920XT triathlon bundle, with the swim heart rate band because I would love to see what my heart rate … Continue reading What do I use… My Equipment (Gear)!
Well I have owned the 920XT triathlon bundle for a little over 2 months (September 23rd) now and I'm suitably impressed! It does everything my old trusty 910 did and combines it with quite a few good features to help with my day to day training, health and recovery. I am enjoying the activity tracking … Continue reading My take on the Garmin 920XT Triathlon Bundle!
Well my races are getting shorter and shorter in the second half of the year. With the ironman in June, the half ironman in September and now a Olympic distance in November! So now my focus has well and truly switched to speed. I've got a reasonable base as a result of my ironman 22 … Continue reading Planning for a Noosa Assault!
Sunshine Coast 70.3 complete for 2015. After last years 'DNF' (did not finish) I was very excited, relieved and happy to finally put my demons to bed and complete and race this one well! This weekend also marked the first weekend that both my daughters completed the Ironkids race. This was the first kids race … Continue reading A year is a long time – Sunshine Coast 70.3 Race Report!
SO, YOU WANT TO BE AN IRONMAN? 