Welcome

I started this blog in 2010 when there were 11 weeks to go before my next Ironman triathlon. People have found it interesting (mainly my Mum!) so I continue to write.
The Ironman is a long distance triathlon; Swim 2.4miles, Cycle 112miles, Run 26.2 miles (marathon). I have competed in one every year since 2004. I hope this blog can help others see what is involved. I find the process of writing it makes me more accountable and motivates me to do the harder sessions when i'm not feeling like it!

Links









swimsmooth                   

swim for tri    
Flo swimming - good for drills and to prevent monotony 




Cycle
Cycle fitting - Freespeed (London based Retul 3D motion capture)
Green tyres - puncture proof tyres
Shimano Campagnolo mix and match compatibility www.drivetraincalculator.com

Run
mcmillan running   home of the famous mcmillan running calculator         
serpentine running  - london based running/triathlon club
How to tie your shoe laces (thought you already knew! have a look, these people really exist)      
Marathon talk podcast - UK based very informative
Strength and conditioning
Nike training club - aimed at the girls - really good, and free (see also app. below)

Ironman


Other resources

Bike Hike (mapping)    
Garmin
Athlinks - see all your results in one place
Protein and vitamins etc, - cheaper and better than anywhere else use my referrer code MP377965


Massage
London - Roberto
Hawaii - Kona sports therapy (808)-936 0662 - Chrissie Wellington's!


Conversion calculator - miles/km/speed/pace etc,


Books
Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell
Bounce- Matthew Syed
Drive - Daniel H. Pink
Gold in the water
Once a runner - John L Parker Jr. 
I'm Here to Win - Chris McCormack





Apps
Nike training club
Calorie counting - by my net diary
Bike Calculator - great to see how different positions affect speed














































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