Going public on a goal for 2014. The Leicester Sprint Triathlon
Time to go public! Following the esteemed and scary example of my boss (@RachelParkinso2) I have decided that a goal for 2014 should be to enter and complete the Leicester Sprint Triathlon. It is a...
View ArticleBreaking in my knees for running
So I have entered the Leicester Sprint Triathlon on May 5th and this involves running 5k. I can’t currently run anything like 5k and the last time I tried the NHS Couch to 5k programme I had to give up...
View ArticleCompleted my first 3 mile / 5 km run in 35 years!
Wow, so pleased with myself today. I actually managed to get myself out of the door for a run! I had only one goal which was to run 5k as that seems quite important given that I am in the Leicester...
View ArticleTriathlon Preparation
So a week today I have my first ever triathlon. I’m doing the “Sprint” distance of the Leicester Triathlon ie 400m swim, 20k cycle and 5k run. Since going public about this on 31st December my...
View ArticleWhat’s been up Doc?
So I have been pretty quiet here for a while. The main reason is a combination of Triathlon recovery and a busy time at work. Earlier I wrote about my preparations for the Leicester Triathlon, in the...
View ArticleHeaven for Strava nerds
If, like me, you love seeing your rides on Strava (and I have lots!) then I highly recommend VeloViewer. At only £9.99 a year it gives you an almost infinite number of ways to view your ride (and run)...
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