50% is a fail in my book

After telling the world that I was going to run an ride today in last nights post, I have to put my hands up and say I failed to execute the plan.
Everything started off well enough, up at 4.15 out of the door before 4.30 and off into the dark chilly morning for a 40K [...]

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Before dawn breaks ….

… due to being awake around 4.20 this morning, I managed to squeeze out 11k, be back home and showered before dawn had even began to break today.
Fark it was cold at that time of the morning, as well as being very black without any moonlight. The wind was also blowing a bit. For no [...]

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My wish list …….

Having made the decision that I want to have a real crack at the triathlon business, I have been really motivated over the last couple of weeks - lots of running and riding, including a 62K ride this morning.
My sinusitis has finally settled, after some pretty heavy duty antibiotics, steroids and some wicked nasal spray [...]

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Still burning ……

… the legs are on fire again today. Another early morning ride and an evening run today. The legs felt pretty good when I feel out of bed this morning. I set of for a “recovery” ride on a pre-determined route through the city. I had forgotten to take into account the fact the “small” [...]

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All fired up

My mojo has returned with huge bang. Since last Monday I have managed 4 rides (114 k’s) 3 runs (17 k’s) and a 600 metre swim.
Out of all the sessions the swim gave me the greatest cause for concern - not so much the actual swimming as I have managed to maintain my “technique” but [...]

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Let me out!!!!!

Finally a moment to lift my head and jot down a few words.
Work has been so busy it would be nigh on impossible to beging to describe whats been happening over the last few weeks. Thankfully I can see some light at the end of the tunnel and it is begining to shine brighter each [...]

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