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One thing I need to reiterate about my sporting capability, is I’m not particularly good. I was on most of the school teams but if I traversed the slippery pole of greatness in any particular discipline I was quickly put back in my place by the elites. I was smashed in swimming club galas, assasinatedContinue reading “Ordinaries CAN Win if they Niche and Conquer”

My first attempt at a full Ironman was Ironman Wales 2018 which if you go by hills is arguably one of the hardest Ironman competitions there is. I chose to approach the race in a similar manner to doing a local fun run… I wouldn’t write it off as a total fail as I didContinue reading “How NOT to Prepare for an Ironman”

Looking back on life it looks like there was a plan. Gliding from university digs and parties, to jobs and dining out, gradually scaling a career ladder, getting a house, meeting a guy, children, married, dog, divorce. The reality was it just seemed to happen or maybe the unthinking part of me was in controlContinue reading “Inklings of Iron?”

I am the ordinary Ironman. I’m not the best athlete, prepare dreadfully, drink wine, enjoy the odd party, own 3 kids, cram in a high powered job and eat a lot of microwave meals. My Ironman journey had been a bumpy ride so far but it’s taught me about inner strength, perseverance and pushing boundariesContinue reading “The Ordinary Ironman”