Clueless cyclist, that’s what I am at this moment. Road rules, forget about it. Gears, I’m working on it. Oncoming cars, they freak me out. If I want to compete in triathlons of any distance there’s a lot I have to learn; stuff that I hadn’t even considered when envisioning speeding past other riders and… Read More
Studies in New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine have found that your personality contributes to your athletic achievements. It seems that optimists, planners and self-determined individuals are more likely to find themselves standing on the podium than pessimists, anxious folk and those who do not plan. But just because you choose to think negatively today… Read More
Training this week has been poor. I haven’t been motivated at all, in fact all I’ve been is exhausted. I’ve caught up on some of my favourite tv shows, they are silly but a very nice break from reality. I’m loving True Blood at the moment. Nothing to do with running but it’s entertaining. MondayRest… Read More
Monday & TuesdayRest – Easter Wednesday20 min weights 15 min bike15 min run Thursday60 min swim (2.5km)45 min RPM Friday30 min run SaturdayRest (it was my birthday and there were so many other things to do) SundayGC Triathlon 300m swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run – 46:53 mins
Hands pulled my legs down, feet kicked in front as I tried to push through the crowded waters. Each time I ducked my head in the water I felt the saltiness spill into my throat and lungs. For a moment I thought I would raise my hand and get someone to pull me out of… Read More