Category Archives: 2009

Run Walk

Slept well last night and didn’t feel like swimming this morning so I stayed in bed. If I’m honest I just didn’t fancy the taste of salt water. I went and met up with Roger, Russell and Martyn to head … Continue reading

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Queen K Battering

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Dig Me Beach

Here’s a picture of Rachel and I on “Dig Me Beach” at 7am this morning just before swimming the full course. We swam it pretty easy. Rachel is swimming well as she pulled away from me pretty easily. It was … Continue reading

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Eyes Opened

I’ve had my eyes opened to just what the run could be like come race day. Above is me on Ali’i Drive in 2005 when I was running pretty well. I’d like to be running like that this year and … Continue reading

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Getting In The Swing Of Kona

We’ve managed to just drop straight into the swing of things here and get a good routine going. Been swimming both mornings out to a little beyond the halfway point. The water is gorgeous – warmer than I remember. This … Continue reading

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Kona Arrival

It’s great to be back in Kona. Ran to the 3 mile post on Alii Drive this evening and it was great seeing all the familiar sights again, watching the sun set and running pain free. We’re back in the … Continue reading

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Pre Kona Analysis

Met with Russell today for a long ride. Boy oh boy was I tired. Spent the whole ride happily letting Russ set the pace. Ended up with 116 miles in 7 hours and pleased I got out in the lovely … Continue reading

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