by Neil | Aug 15, 2013 | Blog
Over the last 8 months I like to think I learnt a little bit about how to train for an Ironman. I’m writing this down for my benefit because very soon I’m going to stop believing I actually did this. A lot probably works for non-Ironman stuff too, so...
by Neil | Jul 28, 2013 | Blog
Three weeks ago today I was crossing the finish line of my first Ironman. It feels like a lifetime ago and it feels like yesterday. I already struggle to believe I was ever fit enough to complete the distance. I’ve so far avoided the biggest problem most people...
by Neil | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog
I’m really sorry, this is very long! I just wanted to remember it as much as I could… 03:40 The alarm goes and I jump out of bed. I had an ok sleep but was up a few times in the night, probably went a bit OTT with the hydration yesterday. I knew it was...
by Neil | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog
I’m in week 30 and the final few days of training. I’m sorry for this post, it’s probably a little self indulgent. Here goes. I’m not a natural sporty person. I started running about 6 years ago, at about the same time I started playing...
by Neil | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog
I’m going to be honest, week 29 did not involve a lot of training. I did a run, a bike a swim and then disappeared off to Glastonbury for a week. And it was awesome!
