This year I turn 30 and its time I started to learn how to train correctly and turn my average times into more competitive times while setting my future sights on an Ironman. The biggest challange though is fitting all this in around becoming a daddy and the wonders of family life.
Category Archives: Triathlon
Liverpool Triathlon 5150 Series
I had high hopes going into only my 2nd Olympic distance triathlon, not only from fitness and form but also from being a part of the 5150 Triathlon series debut in the UK. 5150 got its name simply by adding … Continue reading
Liverpool Triathlon Training week 7
Time soon comes around with Liverpool Triathlon this coming Sunday the 26th June and I feel I’m hitting some good form going into it after a great week of training. Not really high on the mileage this week but some … Continue reading
Liverpool Triathlon Training week 5 and 6
Only a little bit of training to report either side of a great family break in Cornwall. I think it was much needed rest with just a few swim sessions while away so mainly just having fun and spending time … Continue reading
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Liverpool Triathlon Training week 4
Busy. Busy, Busy!! We have a family holiday coming up next week and the amount of organisation and planning involved you’d swear we were emigrating!! We are in fact heading south to Cornwall for a break from the norm. It’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Family, Holiday, Kilton, Liverpool Triathlon, Photography, Speed, Swimming, Time trial, Triathlon
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Liverpool Triathlon Training week 2 and 3
Training hasn’t been going too well over the last few weeks; well I say that, it’s more to do with the lack of training. I’ve been finding it hard to stay motivated. Since October I’ve been training more hours than … Continue reading
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Liverpool Triathlon Training week 1
First official training week for the Liverpool Triathlon and it’s been a bit shock to the system working on speed rather than distance. It started great as Monday was a bank holiday and I managed to get out for a … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Cycling, Liverpool Triathlon, Running, Speed, Swimming, Time trial, Triathlon, Weight session
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Rainford 10mile TT 4th May
First TT of the season last night and instead of the usual Kilton course I tagged along with fellow North Cheshire Clarion rider and colleague Gary Wood to the Rainford 10 mile run by Wigan Wheelers and St Helens CRC. … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Kilton 8.75TT, North Cheshire Clarion, Personal Best, Rainford 10TT, Speed, stats, Time trial, Triathlon
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So what next…?
After a couple of weeks living off BBQ’s and alcohol it’s time to knuckle down and train for my next event which is the Liverpool Triathlon on the 26th June giving me 8 weeks to train. Liverpool is an Olympic … Continue reading
2010 to Present
I’ve always considered myself to have a decent base fitness after years of trying to play football, cycling to work and the odd game of squash I’ve tried to keep myself fit and healthy. I thought I was in pretty … Continue reading
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