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my tri notes: Race Day - Run
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Saturday, 13 August 2011. Race Day - Run. Entering T2, stop-off for the bathroom then into the changing area, pick up red-bag 480, take a seat, volunteer at my side, "yeah, dump it." Helmet, cycle shoes, gloves and socks off, dry the face, arms, legs and feet. New socks, runners, hat and nutrition all while the crew filled my bottle with water, "thank you! These volunteers are great, very helpful.'. The run course was roughly 10km (6.4mi) into Bolton then 3x 10km laps of the town. We ran side-by side for...
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my tri notes: June 2011
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Wednesday, 29 June 2011. Inspiration of the Ironman-kind. DISCLAIMER: graphic bike accident, don't read if you're squeamish. Ironmanlife: Jordan Rapp is back. 8220;You’re going to be OK,” Sanchez kept saying, not really believing it himself. Rapp only came around two days later because of the pain he felt when they were taking his breathing tube out. Read more and listen to the interview). Tuesday, 28 June 2011. Monday, 27 June 2011. I signed up for an open water swim on Sunday but don't think I'll make ...
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my tri notes: March 2011
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Thursday, 31 March 2011. Six hour sleep last night, good morning swim, phenomenal bike session in the afternoon (legs felt great, technique maybe the best yet) and top it off with yoga at home. Everything feels back on track and looking forward to long sessions at the weekend. On an unrelated note, I received a timely email from a colleague about a speech given by Chetan Bhagat, an author in India and named one of the world's 100 most influential people. Meet Chetan and have a read. Are like a pre-paid c...
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EVENTS | Japanese Art Festival
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Japanese Art Festival Events. The Schedule for the 2011 Japanese Art Festival is yet to be finalised. Please keep visiting this page for updates. Saturday 2nd July 2011. Naoaki’s video from Fukushima city hall. Reiji Matsumoto’s video including message to JAF from him. Taiko and Taiko workshop. Para Para dance by Florence. Talk and introduction to Aid For Japan. Short lecture Shinto by Akemi Solloway. Cosplay performance competition including Jessica’s dance. Workshops : Saturday 2nd July 2011. Zero Good...
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my tri notes: July 2011
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Friday, 29 July 2011. This is the last pre-race post. I was hoping to have a bunch of posts written and set to post over the next few days but not enough time. If you're hanging around a computer on Sunday or have a phone with internet, you can track my progress online at http:/ ironman.com. I'm not exactly sure how it works, but there should be a link on the homepage allowing you to follow live commentary and/ or track a competitor. I'm bib number 480. Feeling focused, I'm ready (and excited! Wed - tran...
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my tri notes: January 2011
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Saturday, 29 January 2011. IM UK in Training. New cycle jersey with names of all the competitors. Cheesy, maybe; cool, definitely! Yay, that's me! Sunday, 23 January 2011. Eight hours of sbr, one hour of core and weights, and about five hours of stretching. Feeling great. Back is 100% thanks to mr. foam roller (maybe my greatest ally, see video below), the weather has remained unseasonably warm and 7am is now considered sleeping in. Saturday, 22 January 2011. By week fourteen or so, I was feeling better ...
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my tri notes: Race Day - Bike
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Wednesday, 10 August 2011. Race Day - Bike. As I grab the bike, a voice comes over the loud speaker, "(some guy) just exited the swim in under an hour, great job! Wow, I've been out of the water for at least 3mins, if this guy just finished in under 60, I must have been 56 or under! Smile knowing I was under 60mins. Finally on the bike with energy levels soaring, 'f ocus, 112miles to go, don't over do it. Nutrition time, one bar and one gel.'. 15mi (just under 1hr) -. 30mi (1.5hrs) -. I had taken down tw...
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my tri notes: Race Day - Swim
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Monday, 8 August 2011. Race Day - Swim. BEEP, BEEP, BEEP! 245am, alarm blaring, time to get up (yes, 2.45 AM. Quick shower to wake me up, then I mentally walked through the transitions making sure I had all the necessary equipment that wasn't already racked, packed my bags and breakfast time. Have you ever had one of those mornings where your brain isn't firing on all cylinders? Right and left hand won't cooperate with each other and neither is listening to the brain? Pure chaos between those ears! 30min...
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my tri notes: April 2011
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Tuesday, 26 April 2011. I've signed up for several races to get practice with the wetsuit, transition and nutrition strategies. Swim 400m, bike 20km, run 5km). Sunday, May 15th. Set at Eton rowing lake near Windsor. Swim in a rowing lake, cycle and run around the rowing lake. Flat cycle/ run, a bit monotonous doing laps of the rowing lake, but a good way to kick-off the season. Swim start/ rowing clubhouse. Laps of the rowing lake. 26km, 120km, 22km). Sunday, June 5th. Road ride through the park. Natsuko...
