Sunday 19th May saw me take part in my first half distance triathlon at the Outlaw Half Nottingham, hosted at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. Arriving At Transition The Morning Of The Race Quick Facts: Race Distances: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile Bike, 13.1 mile Run (half marathon). Race Times: Swim: 51.24 minutes […]
Continue ReadingEaster Sunday Cycling 21/04/2019
It has been a hot couple of days, and I have been out in the sun all day for the last 2 days leading up to today and was expecting a tough day in the saddle, which it was. The day was even hotter today, which although makes a nice change from the cold conditions […]
Continue Reading12 Week Iron Man Performance Accelerator Plan
I purchased a 12 week Ironman training plan for use in Training Peaks. There are lots of Ironman training plans to choose from, for all abilities, all from within Training Peaks here You can find the exact one I am following by searching for “12 Week Iron Man Performance Accelerator Plan” or clicking the link […]
Continue Reading2018 Review by Couch Man 2 Ironman
2018 was a big year for me, but it didn’t exactly plan out like I had hoped. I had planned to do the Outlaw Full Distance Triathlon in July, and sadly this didn’t happen. But its not all bad news….. January 2nd I embarked on a new diet to try and kick a few pounds […]
Continue ReadingWhat is the Journey Journal?
The Journey Journal is where I will post (sometimes daily) general ramblings on the training, eating, preparation etc I am undertaking to reach my goal.It could be anything from giving a excuse why I didn’t train today, to hopefully the exact opposite and writing what went well whilst beaming with joy after a good session.Blisters, […]
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