Back from IM Regensburg in one piece having ran a 13:23:09. Not overly happy with the swim nor the run but delighted with a PB for the bike in atrocious weather conditions as well. Transition times dreadful as I was shattered after the swim having to go sub 45 mins for the last 2km and having hammered the bike had nothing left in the tank at T2 for the run.
Splits:
Swim: 1:16:46
T1: 11.26
Bike: 6:33:20
T2: 10:25
Run: 5:11.12
Total: 13:23:09
Rank 1566
Div pos: 272
So, what's next: Outlaw 2012?
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Number 487
Well the number is confirmed and it's all downhill from here. Too late to panic and too late to worry!
Roll on IM number 2!!!
To be honest, I can't wait!!!!! Regensburg here I come.
Roll on IM number 2!!!
To be honest, I can't wait!!!!! Regensburg here I come.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Mo-jo returns just in time
3km OW weedy swim yesterday and a 2.30 hour run today means that the IM Rengensburg is on. Lots of cycling still to do but with a bit of retail therapy (new Mavic wheels) it means that the bike is now flying.
Can't say the same about the rider.
Better wash that Pirate gear and start bulk buying SIS gels.
Can't say the same about the rider.
Better wash that Pirate gear and start bulk buying SIS gels.
Friday, June 03, 2011
Short update - huge wobble
No time to really write this blog as often as I wish - so events like the Lieden Half marathon a few weeks ago don't get mentioned although my time of 1:42 was pretty good considering I was only there for the fun and not trying sooo. In fact I was secretly delighted.
However the training it must be said is now getting me down. I have lost my mo--jo. Frankly I am not sure I can carry on with the 11-14 hours a week I need to in order to get the start line in IM Regensburg even though it is only 10 weeks away.
Anyone who knows me well is aware that I did the first IM for a reason - I had a great deal of frustration in me, it was 100% theraputic (I have been on BBC radio discussing this a few of times) and the finish line of IM Switzerland was actually the beginning of my new life - away from the rubbish that someone threw at me. A way of kick starting my life at 46 and a way of making new, exciting friends who I could trust, who supported me and frankly who cared for me.
And it worked - I have that now and as well as two lovely daughters who are so beautiful, supportive and loving and as well I have a special person who means a great deal to me.
So why am I pushing myself so hard is a question that I am now asking. I don't need to do it. Possibly something to do with the tough sportive yesterday making me rethink (those bloody hills!). I am not sure. But why not just do a few Oly distances or 70.3's? or even just stick to maras/sportives etc.....isn't one IM enough?
So a weekend away from sport - and a decision to be made - IM or no IM (well, IM or 70.3)
However the training it must be said is now getting me down. I have lost my mo--jo. Frankly I am not sure I can carry on with the 11-14 hours a week I need to in order to get the start line in IM Regensburg even though it is only 10 weeks away.
Anyone who knows me well is aware that I did the first IM for a reason - I had a great deal of frustration in me, it was 100% theraputic (I have been on BBC radio discussing this a few of times) and the finish line of IM Switzerland was actually the beginning of my new life - away from the rubbish that someone threw at me. A way of kick starting my life at 46 and a way of making new, exciting friends who I could trust, who supported me and frankly who cared for me.
And it worked - I have that now and as well as two lovely daughters who are so beautiful, supportive and loving and as well I have a special person who means a great deal to me.
So why am I pushing myself so hard is a question that I am now asking. I don't need to do it. Possibly something to do with the tough sportive yesterday making me rethink (those bloody hills!). I am not sure. But why not just do a few Oly distances or 70.3's? or even just stick to maras/sportives etc.....isn't one IM enough?
So a weekend away from sport - and a decision to be made - IM or no IM (well, IM or 70.3)
Steven Rooks Classic 2011 - the clue is in the name
When I entered this sportive classic held yesterday, no one told me that Steven Rooks was a Dutch ex TdF rider who had won a number of mountain stages. Had I known this I might not have been so surprised to ride the rather hilly Steven Rooks Classic in Holland/Belgium yesterday. I have never been up and down more climbs in the my life in one ride. Every gear used and every hill conquered.
So 119km done. Watch said 5:24, so including the breaks we took for re fuelling probably completed the test in around 4:55. Polar ride time said 4:46 but I was late at one stage to turn it on.
Great day, lovely weather and ready to do it again next year.
So 119km done. Watch said 5:24, so including the breaks we took for re fuelling probably completed the test in around 4:55. Polar ride time said 4:46 but I was late at one stage to turn it on.
Great day, lovely weather and ready to do it again next year.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Half Ironman done - in a weekend
Quite unplanned but started off with a swim Friday before work. Every intention of doing 60 lengths turned into 80 in 53 mins. T1 lasted until Saturday morning when I decided rather than rest before the Leiden Half marathon (which was planned) I would join the TTL's for a 100km cycle round most of Holland. In the end cycled 98km in 3.30. T2 lasted until this morning when I went out and ran Leiden half marathon in 1:42:54
So feet up, glass of wine and pondering a good weekend's training.
So feet up, glass of wine and pondering a good weekend's training.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Getting there.....century week
Up to 160 lengths this week (Monday 100) and 7 hours plus cycling (100km today). As well as 2 hours plus running.
Training not as smooth as 2009 but nevermind - legs feel it, shoulders feel it and so does my brain but if I carry on at this pace I reckon I stand a great chance of making the start. This week will probably do just over 12 hours in total.
Signed up for Half marathon in a few weeks. See if I can get clsoe to a PB
Training not as smooth as 2009 but nevermind - legs feel it, shoulders feel it and so does my brain but if I carry on at this pace I reckon I stand a great chance of making the start. This week will probably do just over 12 hours in total.
Signed up for Half marathon in a few weeks. See if I can get clsoe to a PB
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