Category Archives: Race Review

ETU Long Course

My race report is here. Firstly I must say how beautiful the course is here. The lake for the swim is gorgeous. The ride was on closed roads through lovely villages and twisty turny roads. The run is 3 x … Continue reading

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Ironman Lanzarote 2010 Analysis

AWESOME. I am chuffed to bits. I got my Kona Slot !! How pleased I am about this makes me realise how much I wanted to go but also how I’d really managed to reconcile myself to the fact I … Continue reading

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Final Thoughts On Leaving New Zealand

Here’s the great sign Jo designed for me. She wrote after my first lap on the bike… luckily during the run I only managed to read the first line. Jo and I only have one day left in New Zealand … Continue reading

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Ironman New Zealand – Analysis

It’s fair to say I’m pretty disappointed with my race yesterday. My race report can be found here. It’s Sunday morning and as usual I’ve not been able to sleep and I find it quite therapeutic to think the day … Continue reading

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Wonderful Busselton

I am now in Christchurch and though it’s great to be back I am rather missing my time in Busselton. Jo and I were made to feel so welcome by my mums friends Neil and Lorraine. I don’t think I’ve … Continue reading

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Ironman Western Australian – Analysis

Read my race report here. Firstly well done to Russell on getting second place in his age group and a Kona slot but most importantly for demonstrating he’s made a step change in his performance level now and shown he … Continue reading

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Kona 09 Some Final Thoughts

Following the buzz of race day the day or two after in Kona has a very low vibe. Jo and I are just chilling out before we catch our flight to Waikiki for a few days holiday. It’s going to … Continue reading

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Ironman World Championship 2009 Analysis

As usual I couldn’t sleep very well post race. Combination of the excitement of it in my head and the dull in ache in my quads and foot. The tendon is tight and sore. Read all about it here. Boy … Continue reading

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Vitruvian Race Analysis

You can read my race report here. I completed the Vitruvian yesterday but I’m rather regretting not being sensible and pulling out of the run as my foot is darn painful to walk on. At least I managed to ride … Continue reading

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Hawaiian Sunset

Another Hawaii adventure is coming to an end. I’ve spent 9 weeks in Hawaii over the past 3 years and only now have I found that awesome beach I was sure were ten a dozen out here. The shot above … Continue reading

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