The only thing that had been worrying me about this race was the deep water start. There was a very real possibility that I would be kicked in the face and then hit by the flailing arm of someone trying to fight their way through the swarm of swimmers only to resurface feeling slightly dazed … More Roadford lake triathlon race report
This Saturday (28/1/23), I was pleased to see my winter training paying off when I ran my first sub 17 minute 5k at Exmouth parkrun. Having ran a 17:14 5k split at a 5mile race the previous Wednesday (which I finished in 11th place in a time of 28:32 making me the fastest under 17 … More Running my first sub 17 minute 5k
On the 25th of September I was one of over 650 finishers across 4 different distances at the Exmoor Open Water Swim 2022. Here’s how the race was for me. Having completed the 2k swim at Exmoor three times in previous years I decided that in 2022 I would take on the 4k event. My … More Exmoor 4k Open Water Swim 2022 Race Report
A common question people ask when looking to complete a triathlon is how much training do I need to do. Sadly, there is no single correct answer as the amount of training required will vary from person to person and of course more challenging goals will require more training. In this post I will try … More How much training do I need to do for a triathlon?
Start point: The Crask Inn End point: John O’Groats Before we start the report I’d just like to say that we’ve set up a just giving page for this ride raising money for the National Autistic Society. The National Autistic Society provides much needed support and advice for autistic people and their families. You can … More Land’s End to John O’Groats day 12 report
Start point: Strathpeffer End point: The Crask Inn Some stats Distance ridden: 88.16km Time riding: 4:17:01 Average speed: 20.5kph Top speed: 38.4kph Total ascent: 750m Average heart rate: 128bpm Max heart rate: 164bpm Calories burnt riding: 2125 The report Today was a nice short day before I final day to John O’groats. We left our … More Land’s End to John O’groats day 11 report
Day 9 Start point: Kinross End point: Newtonmore Some stats Distance ridden: 141.91km Time riding: 8:00:33 Average speed: 17.7kph Top speed: 45.5kph Total ascent: 1175m Average heart rate: 114bpm Max heart rate: 165bpm Calories burnt riding: 3191 The report We left our hotel in Kinross at 10 past 9. We left slightly later than we … More Land’s End to John O’groats day 9 and 10 report
Start point: Moffat End point: Kinross Some stats Distance ridden: 133.43km Time riding: 7:29:10 Average speed: 17.8kph Top speed: 52.6kph Total ascent: 1200m Average heart rate: 113 bpm Max heart rate: 146bpm Calories burnt riding: 2933 The report We left our hotel in Moffat at 5 to 9 which was later than we would have … More Land’s End to John O’groats day 8 report
Day 6 Start point: Bolton End point: Shap Some stats Distance ridden: 125.15km Time riding: 8:27:30 Average speed: 14.7kph Top speed: 40.5kph Total ascent: 1170m Average heart rate: 114bpm Max heart rate: 171bpm Calories burnt riding: 3369 The report Halfway there! Day 6 took us from Bolton to Shap and was the half way point … More Land’s End to John O’groats day 6 and 7 report
Start point: Wolverhampton End Point: Bolton Some stats Distance ridden: 141.12km Time riding: 9:16:21 Average speed: 15.2kph Top speed: 39.4kph Total ascent: 550m Average heart rate: 113bpm Max heart rate: 149bpm Calories burnt riding: 3624 The report We left our Wolverhampton hotel at 10 to 8 for another long day. The start was painfully slow … More Land’s end to John O’groats day 5 report
First Place Tri 