The blog I always dreamt of writing but deep down, never thought I would write. Like most triathletes, qualifying for Kona was always a dream, something I would love to do one day but never thought I would actually qualify. In July 2021 at Ironman UK, that dream became a reality when I qualified for the 2021 Ironman World Championships. Ultimately, that race was cancelled … Continue reading IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 RACE RECAP
On 3rd July I took part in Challenge Roth which was my 3rd full distance triathlon, the 2nd one over the full 140.6 miles after Ironman UK 2018 was reduced by 17 miles. Challenge Roth has been a bucket list race for me ever since I first saw videos and photos of the athletes going up Solar Hill with the thousands of spectators crowding around … Continue reading CHALLENGE ROTH 2022 RACE RECAP
On 12th June I raced Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire. This was my third time racing Staffs and seventh 70.3 overall. Below is a short breakdown of what gear and nutrition I used on race day. Although, for anyone who has read any of my previous “gear blogs”, you will see that it is the same gear as almost all of them. I guess the only real … Continue reading IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE 2022 GEAR
So, I just went and qualified for Kona at Ironman UK 2021! Getting to race at the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island has been that big long term goal. The type of goal you throw out there as an aspiration, maybe one year you will achieve it but you could just as likely never do it. A goal that challenges you … Continue reading QUALIFYING FOR KONA!
This is a quick breakdown of what gear I am taking/using for Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire this time around. I like to do a post like this so that I can look back and see what stuff I need next time I am packing for a triathlon but also, but someone new to the sport may find this of use as well. I certainly remember trying … Continue reading IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE 2021 GEAR
Prior to previous A races or big events, I have posted my gear for the day. I figured I would do this again ahead of this Sunday’s Ironman UK. It may be of use to someone doing a future Ironman and it will certainly be of use to me when I look back to see what I took/wore on the day, see what went well, … Continue reading IRONMAN UK 2021 GEAR
Got to say, I didn’t think I would be writing a hopes and dreams/goals blog leading up to a full distance triathlon, certainly not in July. With plans chopping and changing throughout the winter with race postponements and a knee injury putting any full distance triathlon plans into doubt, it is fair to say training hasn’t been textbook. I’ll give a quick roundup on the … Continue reading IRONMAN UK 2021 HOPES & DREAMS
The Cheshire Runner. 