Thoughts on running, biking, and fun. Out For A Walk! August 20, 2014. 21k The Hard Way! July 14, 2014. It was a rainy day when the alarm went off at 4 in the morning. Soon we were out in the open on gravel fire road, heading ever higher up the mountain. A slight drizzle became a welcome relief and seemed to reinvigorate many of the runners as th.

YYu know, pressure is a funny thing. Some people thrive on it, some people fail from it. See leading up to a triathlon you inevitably put yourself under a certain amount of pressure. Whether it be the expectation of yourself or the expectation of others, there is an underlying expectation to perform. But why is this? Why do I have to achieve it this time? Do I really need to achieve this time? I think.

This year the race is Ironman 70. 29 August, the day before the Ironman 70. 3 World Championships on the same course. In other words thats eight weeks until the big day arrives. As always; yes and no.

2 x Nakd date and almond bars. Wicklow Tri Club at T1 IM70.

Well and truly caught the Tri bug. I have had some great success with a swim analysis session, and am hoping to have someone analyse my cycling technique as well.