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… Read more “More Core sessions”
Category: triathlon
Enduroman SA route recce thoughts 1
On Saturday Enduroman SA, Atlantic Triathlon Club and Gedden of Franschoek Cycles offered a pre ride of the first half of the bike route. This is from… Read more “Enduroman SA route recce thoughts 1”
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.… Read more “Silverman Triathlon”
Ironman: what I have learnt:
This is my favorite time of year for training. Work stress disappears for a few weeks and you can put in a solid block. Perfect if you… Read more “Ironman: what I have learnt:”
The Hunger Games Return
My mind is still tired I can’t think All I can do is eat And regroup Slowly the body and mind will rebuild and repair and the… Read more “The Hunger Games Return”
IM 70.3 Buffalo City 2013 race report
I walked past a woman in a car. She still had her athletes armband on. “Slow day today” I said, she smiled and knew. Somehow there was… Read more “IM 70.3 Buffalo City 2013 race report”
On trying to turn pro:
Well I am back at work, in the New Year, just about to start a small taper towards Ironman 70.3 and I have just completed the biggest… Read more “On trying to turn pro:”
Jailbreak 2012:
This was going to be my big tester for IM70.3. Virtually the same distance as that event it is the perfect tune up and see what still… Read more “Jailbreak 2012:”
The week (and a bit) that was: Knysna Big 4 +1
Indeed this was the best 10 days Mel and I had this winter! The plan was for us to ride the Mountain Bike and Road Ride together… Read more “The week (and a bit) that was: Knysna Big 4 +1”
Three men and a bucket:
We stood there, in the pavement, on the dark, surrounding the sugary offering to the gods. An owl came in to land on the Pavilion roof. Then… Read more “Three men and a bucket:”
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