Four 4 a Cure

May’s training review

With less than two weeks to go until my first event in my “Four 4 a Cure” challenge, I have had a mixed month on the training front. It has proved hard to do any training this past weekend – … Continue reading →

Four 4 a Cure

After last years fundraising for Diabetes UK on the London to Paris challenge, I am going to try and up the ante a little. So, instead of just one challenge, I am going to enter four. They are: – The … Continue reading →

Saturday mornings ride

Another beautiful morning, another great ride. Most of the lads are busy at the minute with work or childrens football committments, so I was Billy No Mates once again. That does has its advantages though, as I can choose my … Continue reading →

New route – old legs

I’ve just done 4 miles with a bit of a new route that Nicky suggested. I’ve lived in this village (on and off) since I was 16 but I’ve never been along part of this route before – the bit … Continue reading →

Feeling a bit of a brick

I said brick, just in case you weren’t paying too much attention! I didn’t know what a ‘brick’ training session was until last month, but was introduced to it by a guy on Twitter – @j4m1eb It’s basically a training … Continue reading →

Lent on the wagon

As we have done for about 6 or 7 years now, Nikki and I have given up alcohol for Lent. Ten days in now and it’s going quite well. I’ve managed to get through 2 Rugby internationals (one in the … Continue reading →

Junior Triathlon

A couple of months ago, I asked Samuel whether he would like to try doing a junior Triathlon. This was after he came home from school having done Cross Country for the first time, saying he quite enjoyed it. He … Continue reading →

Garmin Connect Site

I’ve just discovered a new way to navigate the Garmin Connect website that I use to upload all my training activities. Go to the following link and have a look for yourself. I’m not sure if this is a new … Continue reading →

Clumber Park Duathlon 2011 – done!

I did it. It took me 1hr 21mins 49secs. That compares to 1hr 28mins 22secs from last year. Nearly 7 minutes quicker. I nearly didn’t though. I remember last year after the event, I was standing in the queue to … Continue reading →

Training with the Marathon Man

We have been away this weekend to visit friends who live near Guildford in Surrey. We have known Tim and Tracy for nearly 15 years, and we meet up at least a couple of times a year. It would be … Continue reading →