So, having completed my “A-Race” for the year, I have allowed myself an off-season. A time for decompression.Basically, lots of boozing and lots less exercise. In the week after my marathon I didn’t run at all and cycled twice. (a … Continue reading →
This must be one of the most delayed race reports ever.I wasn’t sure where to go with this, but knowing my propensity for verbosity.. Ive decided to try and keep this short and sweet. Two weeks ago I ran my … Continue reading →
After last weekends madness of doing a triathlon and a 10k back to back, surely this weekend was going to be a quite one… Right? Wrong. Friday was normal. I had decided to be booze free for 6 weeks prior … Continue reading →
Sunday the 6th of September goes down in my personal history as the first time I did two races. It may also be the last time, but I can’t guarantee that. I started the day with the Newtownabbey Triathlon. If … Continue reading →
Its been a while since my last blog update, so here is a quick update on the last month. Since my last post Ive finally got myself a new bike. Its a Vitus Alios Triple, and very nice it is … Continue reading →
When we are kids, we know no fear. We climb trees, jump over things on our bikesand just generally do things that are insanely hazardous.My son is only two, and I can only imagine the heart failures he will cause … Continue reading →
I’ve chatted with a few people about triathlon in relation to what makes a person a triathlete. It seems that the consensus is that once you’ve done a triathlon, you become a triathlete. So I am proud to say that … Continue reading →
I mentioned before that I was going to start running a few pieces for beginners. Well, a few people liked the idea so here is the first of (hopefully) many of these. One thing Ive discovered with running is that … Continue reading →
This week I am back in San Francisco.Transatlantic travel can be totally exhausting. Regular trips to the West coast are really hard to take.Interestingly though, I think as I train more (particularly endurance training) it is getting easier. Endurance: the … Continue reading →
I’m merging two topics together here. Y’know, because its my blog and I can damn well do as I please. First up.. been planning on doing this for a while. I ha vent been running / working out long. I … Continue reading →