Dec 13, 2012
In 39 days I’ll be known as Race Number 2712 when I line up in Wave 5 of the 1.9km swim at the 2013 Ironman 70.3. Following the swim, which I must complete within 1 hour and 10 minutes, I have to cycle 90km (4:05 limit) and run a half marathon (3:15 limit)....
Dec 12, 2012
A dream finally came true for me this past weekend when I had the opportunity to participate in the Jailbreak triathlon out at Brandvlei Prison, situated on the Brandvlei Dam between Worcester and Rawsonville. Before I got bitten by the tri bug, I used to listen with...
Nov 27, 2012
Coach Evil Steve promised us two things the first time he met us: The friends we were about to make on this 70.3 journey would stay with us for the rest of our lives. We would experience a rollercoaster of emotions as the programme progress. He was right on both...
Nov 19, 2012
OOH – this blog post is WAY overdue, but things have been a little hectic at work and in training. Stay tuned for a wrap-up of this past weekend, coming to a PC near you in the next 48 hours. First things first… I have a very important message: Last...
Oct 3, 2012
OK not really, but I came pretty damn close to quitting between Saturday past and last night. I’ve now made peace with the fact that I look like an orca in my Xterra wetsuit [note to self… call Jason / Terry to find out if they can modify the neck so I can...
