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”

Fitness Goals 2023 [Edited]

Otherwise known about ‘The IronMan Diaries’ This year, I have decided to be fitter and eventually compete in a Half IronMan. The Half IronMan is in early March 2024 and as I progress through this year I will track how I’m getting on. I know that it will be reasonably slow progress…but I am okayContinueContinue reading “Fitness Goals 2023 [Edited]”

Fitness Training: ParkRun

This morning was muggy and I was literally dripping with sweat even before the run had began – however, I managed to get through the entire 5km by doing a sort of walk/run interval thing. I did splits of 2:00 mins / 0:30 secs – So, 2 minutes of running/jogging, and then 30 seconds ofContinueContinue reading “Fitness Training: ParkRun”

Fitness Training: ParkRun

I started the year off slowly…I have had Covid and am still getting over a sprained ankle from November. So I have been feeling delicate. I walked the first loop and then, as James was running, decided to only do half of the second loop. I didn’t want him to have wait for ages forContinueContinue reading “Fitness Training: ParkRun”

Reflecting on 2021 and going into 2022

Where on earth does the time go?! I feel particularly old asking that… 2021 begun for me on a high note – I’d just got married and I was getting into a really good fitness routine. The fitness routine did trail off through the middle of the year – but thats okay; you win someContinueContinue reading “Reflecting on 2021 and going into 2022”