My day job is as a software developer, and after each block of work we have a retro(spective) where we discuss what went well, what didn't, and what we can do to improve on those things.
I figured I'd apply the same basis on my Ironman performance; there were many mistakes made that I can learn valuable lesson from, and a lot of things went far better than I ever expected and feel I should really appreciate. I guess by verbalising/notarising these it'll help me to avoid previous mistakes and to be mindful of how I can improve my race with very little effort.
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Monday, 10 September 2018
Saturday, 8 September 2018
A 'Little' Annoucement
So here I am, in Tenby ready for another Ironman! But wait, this isn't just an Ironman for me this year (haha, 'just' an Ironman), this one is very important to me.
I have only shared this with those closest to me, because when I say it out loud it feels way to real, but here it is, out in the open so I have to commit to it now.
I have only shared this with those closest to me, because when I say it out loud it feels way to real, but here it is, out in the open so I have to commit to it now.
Monday, 3 September 2018
Wetherby 10k - When Runs Go Wrong
Wetherby 10k yesterday, and frankly an appalling time for me. Trying to determine my boundaries of what I suspect maybe lactose intolerance and it turns out that just about everything is off the menu before an event.
1 cheese sandwich? Vomit...
It really sucks considering I live on milk and cheese, and that almost everything tasty contains lactose - I'm now going to have to find some other pre-race food to munch on this weekend to avoid a repeat of yesterday.
Still, all the races I've done this year and this has been the only true disappointment - a blazingly fast 10 miler, a podium finish, qualifying for GFA London, 6th place at another race, narrowly missing qualifying for World Champs in sprint... Can't complain this year really, and still 3 races to go not including the winter league!
1 cheese sandwich? Vomit...
It really sucks considering I live on milk and cheese, and that almost everything tasty contains lactose - I'm now going to have to find some other pre-race food to munch on this weekend to avoid a repeat of yesterday.
Still, all the races I've done this year and this has been the only true disappointment - a blazingly fast 10 miler, a podium finish, qualifying for GFA London, 6th place at another race, narrowly missing qualifying for World Champs in sprint... Can't complain this year really, and still 3 races to go not including the winter league!
Saturday, 18 August 2018
Dewsbury Parkrun - 1st Place on 1st Run
Very comfortable 1st at Dewsbury this morning! One of the hillier in the country apparently and I can certainly believe it!
Beginning to think that maybe hillier is better for me!
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
I'm In - London I'm Coming To Get You!
Living the dream - London Marathon Good For Age entry accepted!
Saturday, 4 August 2018
Bramley Parkrun - 1st 1st
Finally got my 1st 1st at a Parkrun, and of all the courses it was Bramley!
For those who don't know, Bramley is one of the hillier courses, being basically 4 laps of up a hill, along a small 'flat' section, and back down the hill.
I rocked up this morning and joked with a friend that I'd win it. As soon as we started a guy rocketed off up the hill and it took everything I had to even keep up with him. As soon as we hit the downhill though I overtook and pealed away. 2nd lap it took everything to keep ahead on the uphill and again I put more distance between us on the downhill. By the final lap there was a decent enough gap between us but not enough for me to be comfortable in my position.
Tough running that!
For those who don't know, Bramley is one of the hillier courses, being basically 4 laps of up a hill, along a small 'flat' section, and back down the hill.
I rocked up this morning and joked with a friend that I'd win it. As soon as we started a guy rocketed off up the hill and it took everything I had to even keep up with him. As soon as we hit the downhill though I overtook and pealed away. 2nd lap it took everything to keep ahead on the uphill and again I put more distance between us on the downhill. By the final lap there was a decent enough gap between us but not enough for me to be comfortable in my position.
Tough running that!
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