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 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 September marks the return of triathlon season down under here in Australia, finally! First up before I got to race I headed up to Mooloolaba to watch the 70.3 Ironman world championships, immersing myself in the atmosphere without the pressure of racing was an awesome experience. I even volunteered during the race on Sunday … Continue reading September Reflect & Review
So this is a quick blog to highlight and celebrate a few achievements & milestones that I have achieved over the past couple of days! First on Thursday night 22/9/16 I ran my 1,000km for the year (2016), this was a goal I set in January as part of my planning for the year. Thanks … Continue reading Celebrating achievements!
The end of August also means that winter is done & dusted for 2016. This month I had a marathon as my goal and for followers, you would have already read about my success and satisfaction with my results. I am about to head up to Mooloolaba to watch the 70.3 Ironman world championships, immersing … Continue reading August refect, review & my winter racing summary
So yesterday I ran a marathon! I have made no secret that I don't see myself as a runner, I am a triathlete! So yesterday I went into the run nervous, confident I could get it done, but a little unsure of my desired target and goal. Well, as it pans out, I shouldn't have … Continue reading So I ran a marathon!
So June has come and gone, we are now 6 months through 2016, WOW! So my focus for June was to run everyday, I then went a little further and made it a minimum of 5km a day! So how did I go? Actually it was a little different than I imagined. I struggled through a minor … Continue reading June Review
I am an ironman again! Hearing these 4 word is an amazing experience and this year I got hear them from the voice of Kona ironman, Mike Riley! At the awards dinner on Monday evening following the ironman Mike Riley noted that all the athletes are inspirational, even if you don't want the tag you … Continue reading I am an ironman!
So I jagged a couple of days off following Mooloolaba triathlon and it has proved very beneficial to my ironman preparation. The numbers are not huge but they are solid and I'm really happy with them given I now have 6 weeks to go! The count down is well and truely on. The week accumulated … Continue reading My biggest week so far!
Running isn't easy, never has been and I don't believe it ever will be! HOWEVER, running is enjoyable and I have a new found love for running. On the weekend I just ran my fastest 10km in well over 15 years. I did the Beans for Brains fun run at the Wynnum foreshore. It was … Continue reading My running rejuvenation!
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