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‘A man’s got to know his limitations’

March 5, 2016

Well, I don’t know why I came here tonight I got the feeling that something ain’t right I’m so scared in case I fall off my chair And I’m wondering how I’ll get down the stairs Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right Here I am, stuck in the middle with you … More ‘A man’s got to know his limitations’

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Some questions answered (and some answers questioned!)

August 27, 2015

I was nominated last week to answer a few questions about running: 1. Would you prefer to run along a beach trail or mountain trail? Mountain trail. Better views, and the sand is a killer on the legs. And it hangs around for weeks in your gear too. 2. If you could choose the flavour of … More Some questions answered (and some answers questioned!)

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Quality, not quantity…

July 15, 2015

… IN WHICH OUR INTREPID HERO STRUGGLES MANFULLY INTO WEEK TWO OF THE PROGRAMME, LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT EGYPTIAN ENGINEERING, HEART RATES, AND DISCOVERS GROWN MEN IN FAIRY WOOD… Week Two is upon us, and all three of the main ‘key’ sessions have been completed; id est: Bike with 2 x 20 minute intervals built in, … More Quality, not quantity…

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Getting with the programme

July 6, 2015

Today is technically the first day of the new programme. The training plan is from the same place as the Olympic: 220 Triathlon. Here’s the link. It’s for the Half Ironman up in the Ards Peninsula at the end of September. I found the last one worked out reasonably well, and to be honest, I have … More Getting with the programme

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The best laid plans

June 9, 2015

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

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Into the great wide open…

June 6, 2015

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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