Category Archives: Race Preview

Busso Pre Race

It’s become a little bit of a habit now to post up a picture of my bike ready to go. Only needs it’s race number on and it’s ready. I’m feeling nervous about this race which is normally a good … Continue reading

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Ready To Rumble

Just read my entry after the race last year and it’s boosted my confidence for tomorrow. I do feel quietly confident not because I feel on fire in any of my training sessions but just because I’ve had a consistent … Continue reading

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Guilt

On Monday I found myself in a common situation for  me. Feeling guilty about not doing something I’d planned. I felt guilty despite my logical side knowing it would have been stupid doing what I’d planned based on how I’d … Continue reading

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Ready To Go

Here’s the bike all ship shape. It’s clean, it’s lubed, it’s raring to go. Been managing to keep my nerves in check so far and long may it continue. This has been achieved by focussing on the fact this is … Continue reading

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Pre Race Thoughts

The picture today is of our EverydayTraining athletes out here in Lanzarote ready to race. It’s very exciting not only racing here myself but also having a couple of guys I coach out racing as well. The work has been … Continue reading

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Ready, Steady, GO!

All my bags are checked in, my bike is racked. All that is left to do now is munch my monster steak and salad then try and get some sleep. Boy am I nervous. Last two mornings I’ve woken so … Continue reading

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Ready To Go

It’s becoming a bit of a tradition for me to take a picture of my bike pre race. This is quite early as I’m not sure what web access I’ll have from tomorrow. So here’s my bike all ready to … Continue reading

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Busselton Predictions

Today I’ve one my final sessions and the only thing left between me and the race now is rest. I got up and did a 30 minute swim with Jo, Russ and Martyn. We swam to the KM marker but … Continue reading

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T Minus 1

Final day before the off. I like the day before the race. Other than nerves at the very start and end of the day I tend to feel relaxed. I especially like the period between handing in your bike / … Continue reading

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Ironman Wisconsin Pre Race

Day before the race and the usual nerves are hitting. Jo has given a great blog entry describing some of our time here and how it makes us feel. Have a read here. We’ve just racked our bikes and dropped … Continue reading

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