The thoughts of an aspiring mid-life runner and triathlete. There are about 2,500 nervous triathletes either in Bolton or heading for Bolton right now as I write this. They are heading there because on Sunday it is the 11th running of Ironman UK. This time 12 months ago I was one of them. I am almost as excited today encouraging friends who are taking part for the first time, as I was driving to Bolton myself last year. People cope with it differently.

Change, however small, is still Progress. 50 minutes may or may not seem like a long way to you, but after several weeks out of action with a foot injury, and then several more weeks patiently building back strength and fitness, this .

Love Steals Us From Loneliness. 2016, I have no idea how to parse you. The last time I posted on this blog.

So after years of playing football at a mediocre level I wanted to try something different. I tried running, rock climbing, mountain biking and finally triathlon. I joined a local club and eventually in 2012 worked up the courage and stamina to do my first sprint triathlon. Leave a Reply Cancel reply.