So, currently, the next race is Ironman Wales on 6th September 18 weeks off. This was originally meant to be my 3rd Ironman and 5th Ironman event of 2020 but as Ironman 70.3 Mallorca has been postponed to 31st October and Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman Ireland and Ironman UK have all been rescheduled to 2021. Wales is now my only Ironman race this year. Whether … Continue reading IRONMAN – SEASON 3 PART 1
Here we go for another thrilling installment of the triathlon training diaries. Maybe not so thrilling but it is another installment at least. I finished IRONMAN – SEASON 2 PART 4 off with an Easy week following on from my biggest week of training to date. The natural partner is Easy, Medium and Hard weeks, however, as I am running the Manchester Marathon on the … Continue reading IRONMAN – SEASON 2 PART 5
Now that Tokyo is done and my marathon goal totally smashed it is time to fully focus on Ironman 70.3 Mallorca. The plan is to increase the bike mileage and intensity and build up the swimming whilst reducing the amount of running in comparison to recent weeks. Continue reading IRONMAN – SEASON 2 PART 4
This is the third of my four weekly training updates on the road to Ironman UK & Wales. This one is going to be slightly different than most of my updates as I am running the Tokyo marathon right on the last day of this four week block. Continue reading IRONMAN – SEASON 2 PART 3
Into the second marathon of training for this years triathlons. I was looking to build on a good start in the first four weeks and hopefully push on a little, still the main focus is preparing and getting as ready as I can for Tokyo in March. Continue reading IRONMAN – SEASON 2 PART 2
This is the first instalment of my 2019 triathlon training recap, where I intend to write a four weekly blog covering how the training has gone during that period. There is no set end date for this other than renaming to 2020 triathlon training if it runs into next year. Continue reading IRONMAN – SEASON 2 PART 1
So its finally here, RACE MONTH!!! this is the update from my two final weeks of training and how the calf injury has progressed, plus an update from Ironman on the route. Continue reading IRONMAN SEASON 1 PART 8 (RACE WEEK)
The final full month of training before taking on Ironman UK in July. This month saw me complete my first Ironman event in Staffordshire as well as a family holiday in Menorca, a good week of relaxing and resting up ready for the big day. Continue reading IRONMAN SEASON 1 PART 7
After mostly concentrating on running during April, this month is all about build up the biking and swimming once again. I have four running races and one 300km cycle sportive to help keep the training interesting. Continue reading IRONMAN SEASON 1 PART 6
Just two months until Ironman Staffs 70.3 and three until the big one, Ironman UK. April has been the month I have been building up to since starting back in November, two marathons. Continue reading IRONMAN SEASON 1 PART 5
The Cheshire Runner. 