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September 30th 2012
I finally got into my training schedule again this week and it is great. Building up for a few PB’s in preparation for the Worlds. Did a 10K tail run on Sunday which was in the woods behind me and I did really well and I was pleased that I didn’t push myself 100%…only 90%.…
Read MoreSheffield Tri – September 18th 2012
Great race at Rother valley, blitzed it, loved it and pushed myself to the max. I came 8th in Sheffield Tri and was 60 seconds in front of my training partner Phil. I came 17th in my age category which is interesting and I know I couldn’t have gone any faster. Most pleased with my…
Read MoreSeptember 10th 2012
Great weekends training, checking out the Rother Valley Triathlon bike course. Training this week has been awesome ending with a truly fantastic session at Rother Valley as planned. The usual cycle over to the area on the course for the event next weekend. Having a very good swim set in the lake using my new…
Read MoreWakefield Triathlon – July 2012
I competed in the Wakefield Triathlon at the weekend which was mainly to keep my competitiveness edge through this long season. The field was about 100 able bodied triathletes an I ended up coming 5th which I was very happy with.
Read MoreBritish Champs – May 2012
I won the British Champs for the 4th time which was an awesome achievement and a brilliant event.
Read MoreA frosty bite for outside training – 6th February 2012
A week of hard training with adverse weather conditions resulting in running in snow and cycling on my turbo trainer in the snow outside. Swim sessions were good with a PB (which is always nice) for 1500m. A time of 29.30 which is amazing. Always a slight doubt on the number of lengths but even…
Read MoreA slightly quieter week than usual – 3rd February 2012
With one thing another training has not followed the normal routine this past week although it has still be hugely present. The cold weather has caused a slight hindrance on cycling but luckily the turbo trainer is always available. Not much else to report this week but with my coaches plan coming into effect soon…
Read MoreExerted, Exhausted…but excellent – 26th January 2012
Busy week this week with an addition of track training on a Tuesday night which makes it a long day for me but is really beneficial for my speed. On top of the increase in training I did a cross country at the weekend for Killamarsh Kestrels which was awesome. Avery windy day but good…
Read MoreNew year…Ready steady go! – 8th January 2012
The new year has begun and training is a constant that forms the time. My shoulder injury is still present and I have contacted my physio about the next stage of action whatever that may be. It is hard to keep on doing the physio which is boring especially when it has no effect and…
Read MoreTurkey, training and …turkey – 28th December 2011
Christmas has been spent training as usual although my diet has gone off the rails but all within limits. A bit more alcohol than usual and more chocolate and few more products with a high fat contents. Training has concentrated around running more as pool open times have altered and cycling results in a lot…
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