10.31.09
Triathlon
2009 has been a quiet year, with only a few small trips. The social year has been defined by triathlon a Roger and I spent 2009 effectively goading each other into longer distances, harder races and just generally a level of training my body has never seen before. Competitive? Who us? Unfortunately we have established that we are WOEFULLY short of talent so the times haven’t got much faster! The training has however meant, that races have become more enjoyable. Although not the last race on the 2009 calender, the highlight was no doubt the Ironman 70.3 in Switzerland where we tackled a 1.9km swim in Lake Zurich, a 90km bike ride through the Swiss Alps, and a 21.1km run alongside the lake. It was nearly the end of me but epic at the same time. With the right opportunity I would do more 70.3 events, but Switzerland taught me that a full Ironman is beyond my capabilities.
Photo’s from Ironman 70.3 have been uploaded to my Flickr account
I’ve uploaded more from other events, including the Reading Half marathon (my first), Burnham Beeches Half marathon and the Hever Castle triathlon as well.