So below is a link to a race report from a very good mate who entered the world of triathlon only a few short years ago and is crushing his goals! Have a read of his 70.3 race in Taupo New Zealand and follow along on his journey to 70.3 World Championships in 2017: Adventures … Continue reading Re-Blog from; Adventures of an Aussie Age Grouper
So November was all about consistency and racing Challenge Shepparton. My calf and Achilles injuries progressed well and are not really causing me too much grief at the moment! I have finalised my Ironman program and added in Hell of the West triathlon in February . With Christmas on our doorstep, finding and maintaining balance through … Continue reading November – Reflect & Review!
So that's a wrap, my first Challenge race and my first race in Shepparton, my home town! Before I get into the data and run down of the event I need to thank an amazing group of people who braved appalling conditions to watch me compete, was a very humbling experience! So here goes (hope … Continue reading Race review – Challenge Shepparton
So tomorrow I make the 4.5 to 5 hour journey to my home town Shepparton to compete on Sunday in the Challenge triathlon race consisting of a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run. Challenge Shepparton 2016 Over the past 3 months I have swam 36.4km, cycled 1,784.9km and ran 265.3km. I have dialed back … Continue reading The Challenge Shepparton Preview
So that's a wrap, Noosa 2016 done and dusted! Lets get straight into the results: Noosa Triathlon 2016 - Official Results Noosa Triathlon - Multisport - Garmin Connect Noosa Triathlon - Swim - Strava Noosa Triathlon - Bike - Strava Noosa Triathlon - Run - Strava So the following is a quick comparison of my … Continue reading Noosa – The Wrap Up
So the biggest mass participation triathlon race in the world looms large this weekend, the Noosa Triathlon! Noosa the biggest triathlon in the world Over the past 3 months I have swam 26.2km, cycled 1,619.1km and ran 324.5km. I have dialed back my running mileage over the past two weeks, as a result of a … Continue reading Noosa – Preview
I have discovered that I am now too old to simply turn up and race without the proper preparation. Years ago I could skip sessions, not stretch, eat literally anything, turn up and bank a solid race (nothing super special, but solid enough to be competitive). As the years have rolled on my body and … Continue reading The 4th discipline – my race nutrition!
I often joke that the only reason I do triathlon and train as much as I do is so I can eat (& drink) anything I like as often as I like! While there is truth to that statement, I am acutely aware of the analogy of "junk in junk out". I occasionally use … Continue reading Food! All you can eat!
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