I don't know whether you've noticed, but I've been a bit quiet on the blog front lately.
Part of it is that I've been a bit short on time. But mainly, I've been telling myself I don't have anything interesting to say. But this isn't true. After all, I'm preparing for my first 100k trail ultramarathon in eight weeks time.
Which is why I'm a bit short on time. But mainly, it's the reason why I've been quiet. I'm scared.
On the sidelines. Really on the sidelines.
While I was away in the US I did my first triathlon as a spectator / supporter in a long while.
My friends CJ and BJ were doing the Bigfoot Triathlon - CJ the sprint and BJ wasn't mucking around - he'd gone straight for the standard distance as a warmup for his first 70.3 a few weeks later.
Many of my friends back home wondered how I'd go just standing on the sidelines. Well, here's my "race report".
My friends CJ and BJ were doing the Bigfoot Triathlon - CJ the sprint and BJ wasn't mucking around - he'd gone straight for the standard distance as a warmup for his first 70.3 a few weeks later.
Many of my friends back home wondered how I'd go just standing on the sidelines. Well, here's my "race report".
Finding home / leaving home: Ironman Cairns 2014
A couple of weeks ago I predicted how race day would pan out based on past experience and my training form.
I think it's safe to say that with 11 days to go, I probably wasn't as prepared as I should have been, either physically or mentally.
I don't think I was lacking focus or passion, and I definitely had both on race day. But on the flip side, there was more water than I imagined possible to contend with.
Here's how Ironman Cairns 2014 compared to the predictions I made earlier... and as I turn my focus to ultra running, I've thrown in some nostalgia for good measure.
I think it's safe to say that with 11 days to go, I probably wasn't as prepared as I should have been, either physically or mentally.
I don't think I was lacking focus or passion, and I definitely had both on race day. But on the flip side, there was more water than I imagined possible to contend with.
Here's how Ironman Cairns 2014 compared to the predictions I made earlier... and as I turn my focus to ultra running, I've thrown in some nostalgia for good measure.
Photo a day - Ironman Cairns (part two)
Like part one, part two isn't really a isn't really a photo a day either.
"Race" tape
The pinky saga has contined up until the last few days before Ironman Cairns.
I definitely need to buddy tape it for Sunday's swim, but both of the tapes I'd been using had come loose during my set. I didn't need this to happen on race day. In fact I needed it NOT to happen.
KKB had the answer.
What to wear... what to wear...
I know it's not a fashion parade. KKB reminded me of this tonight.
Last year I had picked my outfit for both my Ironman races months in advance. This year, I'm packing my suitcase and I still haven't decided.
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