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!
by Neil | Jun 23, 2013 | Blog
I wrote earlier in the week about the strange mood swings I’m having, which I know is really normal at this time but it doesn’t make it any easier. I’m being very annoying to Philippa who despite witnessing me doing all the training now has to put up...
by Neil | Jun 19, 2013 | Blog
Special midweek blog edition to explain some of my current, some what ridiculous mood swings. I have been training now solidly for 27.5 weeks. On Sunday I finished my longest week with my longest and fastest ever training run. I was on top of the world. Someone...
