Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, along comes http://gaelforceevents.com/en/the-great-fjord-swim Last year, I took on the Killary Fjord 2k swim organised by Gael Force. I haven’t done any other Gael Force events, but they all come recommended, and the swim certainly wasn’t disappointing. I did have a few ‘amateur’ problems, … More A gentle dip in sea…
The internet is a classic Pandora’s Box. You never really know what you’re going to get when you lift the lid and peek in. Case in point. You are hoping to find a training plan that sounds do-able in your delicate situation. One that fits your lifestyle. One that speaks to you (and you alone) … More Event horizon
Here’s the old plan for the Olympic race just gone. High tech, high spec….
Well, the good news is that sun has finally made an appearance. Also, on the positive side of the balance sheet, the blender is still holding up. There isn’t really a downside per se. I just need to pick a training plan for the Half-Iron race that seems to be the best option as a … More The best laid plans
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. And I suspect at the side of this road you will also find many turbo bikes, gas patio heaters and smoothie-makers. On the plus side, this particular model is Lidl’s finest (where I like to do much of my shopping, including rooting around in the bins … More Start the day right
Setting up a blog is fairly easy. Making a decision to do an Iron Man distance race before we turn fifty… maybe a little more daunting. Still, both can be achieved from the comfort and safety of one’s own office. Only the latter can be actually achieved by getting out there and doing it. Okay, … More Into the great wide open…
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