Tales from a down-shifted family
- Making the most of modest means
Well, it’s almost upon us again, this weekend sees the 2nd ever Wotton Triathlon, and once again I’m supposed to be ‘competing’. I was talked into it last year by my sister, at which time it was my first triathlon for about 20 years. I did OK though coming first overall which can’t be bad....
I’ve got a triathlon to do tomorrow so it’s time to write myself a checklist for the kit I’ll need to pack in the car. There’s no point keeping it to myself though so here it is in case you need it as well. Swim Tri-suit Goggles Spare goggles just in case – I’m good at...
I’m doing well following the training regime set by my coach. I think I’ve even got used to the hilly runs that he has been setting me to do. The first one I did about a month ago was pretty tough, but since then I’ve been sticking with it and even increasing the distance a...
It looks as though my next race is almost upon us – How did that happen so soon? I’ll be competing, or at least participating in the Brecon Triathlon next Saturday. I’m still easing myself back into the world of Triathlon so it’s only a sprint distance event and I’m supposed to be doing them...
Another day and another windsurf session. Nicely powered with my big wave board and 5m sail today. There were plenty of nice steep ramps about as well which inevitably led to some nice big jumps, and then sore knees. Mind you, I don’t think the 6 mile run along the coast path this morning helped...
My schedule today included a 2km swim, so rather than drive to the pool I was determined to do an open water swim – In the rain of course. The westerly wind meant that the seafront was a little too rough so I headed off to the estuary where the water was dead calm. Suited...
I’ve been set a training plan by a coach in the triathlon club and have therefore been trying to stick to it. On the schedule for Wednesday was a hilly 45 minute run. Now, it’s 4 miles to the nearest hill from here so running from home means that all of my runs to date...
I’ve been gradually getting back into my old sport of Triathlon over the past few years. I used to do them when in my late teens but life got in the way and mortgages, marriage, Morgan and other things all took their toll and somewhere along the line I got about 20 years older than...
First up, it’s the Dyfi Enduro on Sunday. I’ve known about this for months, but that doesn’t mean that me or my bike is ready for it. However, I can’t get out of it now, I’ll just have to do the best I can and aim to enjoy it. It won’t be helped by the...
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