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The IronMan Diaries: 4

This week was HARD! We were split up into teams and we were doing a sort of triathlon relay. So there were three people in each team and three races: each person does each discipline but only once each race. I did the disciplines in order. Mainly because I wanted to get the swimming outContinueContinue reading “The IronMan Diaries: 4”

The IronMan Diaries: 3

Whilst everyone else was swimming, I ran. I ran for 10 minutes in one direction and then turned around and ran 10 minutes along the same route to ensure that I got back at the correct time. Then, as a group, we cycled from Petone foreshore to the bottom of Korokoro Hill. Our coach gaveContinueContinue reading “The IronMan Diaries: 3”

The IronMan Diaries: 2

My second TriSquad session felt a little bit easier than the first… This time it was another Run – Bike – Run, as the water still wasn’t great quality and so not good for swimming in. I managed to complete back-to-back racing. It was hard, but I managed it. The first run was only aContinueContinue reading “The IronMan Diaries: 2”

The IronMan Diaries: 1

My first TriSquad session was a bit of an effort! I’m not suprised though, because I’ve never done back to back workouts like that before. It was supposed to be Swim-Bike-Run, but unfortunately the water quality was shocking, so it was Run-Bike-Run. I think the outcome was fine given that it’s my first go atContinueContinue reading “The IronMan Diaries: 1”

Remutaka Cycle Trail

Christmas has been super busy! I left everything to the last minute and it was a bit of a panic. Nevertheless, I did eventually get everything done, but with a bit more stress than I had anticipated. Things I am loving this last few weeks: Christmas with friends.CyclingGenerally not being at work or thinking aboutContinueContinue reading “Remutaka Cycle Trail”

Bike outing No.2

Last week I bought myself a new bicycle with Birthday money (thanks mum and dad), but it was a little intimidating to ride because it’s a lot bigger than my last bike and it’s got funny handlebars…well today I ventured out and I feel a little more confident. Which has meant that I had a lot moreContinueContinue reading “Bike outing No.2”