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Race Day Wheels to the rescue

I have been faced with a small problem with regard to Hawaii and race wheels. I only really have a disc wheel and, of course, discs are outlawed in Hawaii. It would be no issue borrowing a set of suitable wheels from one of my friends, but then there is the baggage restriction on my flights ...

Wake Boarding at CWC

After the race, courtesy of the governor of Cam Sur – L Ray Villafuerte, we were allowed to ride the wake boards at CWC free of charge.  A cable and pulley system erected above the water to which tow lines are attached, drag the riders around the circular lake. There are jumps and obstacles suitable for all abilities. Terenzo, ...

Race Report – Ironman Philippines 70.3

I discovered during the race yesterday that 5 days recovery after a hard three week block of training isn’t enough. The best indicator for me is how I feel while swimming – if I feel good in the water, I know I am rested. Unfortunately, I felt sluggish in all the sessions I did in the ...

Race Eve in the Philippines

It is race eve in the Philippines and I have to say that I am feeling pretty relaxed. It is definitely going to be a hard race, not only due to the heat and humidity, but because of the competition as well. Five of the original 6 starters have shown up, which isn’t a bad ...

I am at the race site

The race venue is a 30 minute flight from Manila in a town called Naga, in the Camerines Sur province. Camsur Watersports Complex - complete with two ski lakes, accommodation and function room facilities, is the host venue for the race. The local governor established the facility 4 years ago in an effort to bring international recognition to the ...

In Manila

I am sitting in my hotel room at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Manila. I arrived yesterday and had an official from Philippines tourism meet me at the arrival gate with a necklace made of the Philippines national flower, which was a lovely gesture.  I was escorted through immigration and customs and taken to the ground transportation area where ...

I am at Hong Kong airport

I have just arrived in Hong Kong and am boarding a flight to the Philippines in about 30 minutes. I am racing the Philippines 70.3 event this Sunday. It has certainly kept me focused on training for the last few weeks. There is a strong field racing – Terrenzo Bozzone, Cameron Brown, Pete Jacobs, Leon Griffen and Paul ...

Online Coaching

I write programs for all triathlon formats and distances, as well as running races, open water swims, and other endurance based events. All my programs are specific to each individuals physiological profile,  the event distance, event terrain, and unique event characteristics. As a guide, for a triathlon program, I am currently charging $200 per 4 week block and availability is limited. Courtney ...

I tripped over today

I tripped over today while on a training run. I don’t ever recall falling over on a training run, at least on those that were done on level terrain. I can remember going over on my ankle in the recent past, but tripping over……. I have to say it would have been pretty entertaining to see, and I ...

Update July 21st

It is hard to believe  almost 4 weeks have  passed since Ironman Coeur d’Alene. I have been in recovery mode since the race and, relatively speaking, haven’t done much training at all. I have been swimming regularly, but only 3 kilometres per session, and I have done a few runs and rides. I have upped ...