It is almost that time of year when we announce to the world (or anybody that will listen) our goals for 2018.Do you even remember what you promised yourself and your friends a year ago? However come mid January every year these aspirations have often been long forgotten. Deemed unattainable. What is going on? SomeContinue reading “2018: goals, visions, dreams and dissapointments”
Category Archives: training
Specificity
Most of us have seen the photo. Kulhavy waiting for Sauser to win the sprint. They knew what was required and they knew what it would take. They had a plan that matched the desired outcome. They had planned this scenario. How many of us have the same insight? Or do we leave it upContinue reading “Specificity”
A tale of two braais
Two weekends in a row now I have braaied for dinner. That is pretty unusual for us. When I get the opportunity I do love it but it does not present itself that often. The contrast of the two last weekends made me think. The first we were camping in Porterville at 22 Waterfalls. IContinue reading “A tale of two braais”
59 is not 60!
I gasp a couple of breaths trying to slow down my HR before the next rep. The clock poolside counts down. 57, 58, 59 and they are off! I see them in my periphery only but they take me by surprise. “Is 59 the new 60?” I wonder. Time to put down the pain. NewContinue reading “59 is not 60!”
So after a week of rest I am hungry and thirsty for training.
Enduroman SA Taper
Yesterday was spent going through my final list of preparations for Saturday. With all the warm weather recently I was expecting to deal with some serious heat on the bike. Not good news after a winter of cold and wet. Well it seems like the Norwegian weather gurus predict otherwise: Arm warmers, Buff and windproofContinue reading “Enduroman SA Taper”
Castles in the Sand
Every kid knows that you have to get it just right. The sand must be the right consistency, not too dry or too wet. If it is too wet then it flops into a cow paddy, too dry and it does not hold its shape. Just the right combination to bring out the little turrets,Continue reading “Castles in the Sand”
More Core sessions
This last weekend was another two days of core workouts in my preparation for Enduroman SA. Saturday I met Geddan Ruddock of Franschoek Cycles, Ed from Atlantic Triathlon Club and new twitter friends for part two of the bike course. The 3km climb was sobering and set the tone for what is going to beContinue reading “More Core sessions”
Silverman Triathlon
One of the best kept secrets around. I completed the Silverman Triathlon on Saturday. No entry fees, no marshals, no prize money, friendly photographers at every corner. Just getting out there and doing it and enjoying. The standard route to follow: Swim two loops of the Silvermine Dam (1400m +) , walk back to yourContinue reading “Silverman Triathlon”
Core Workouts:
This weekend was about core sessions. Not quite cake eating and lots of hot chocolate consumption (which happened as well). In my build up to Enduroman SA I have focused my training on the bike as I think this will be the crux for us at the end of September. The profile of the run looksContinue reading “Core Workouts:”