Corporate Challenge

I know that there are many people in Port Elizabeth who complain about Ironman, about the road closures and the cyclists.  I understand (not really) their frustration however instead of sitting “trapped” in their houses why not get out and be part of it. Go to the nearest closed off road and see why and [...]

So glad I was not there…

So you know I said I (almost) wished I was there.  As I lay in bed on early Sunday morning and listened to the wind howling and rain bucketing down I was thanking my lucky stars that I was not racing that day. Oh my word the conditions were bad.  The wind was gale force, [...]

I (almost) wish I was there

Ironman fever has hit PE – again.  Race week always has such a great vibe, so much so that it makes me almost wish I had entered.  Not quite but almost. At least this year I will be doing the Corporate Challenge.  It is 10% of the full Ironman, so even shorter than a sprint [...]

Things I know for sure

Oh well, I guess it was not a bug that was going to go easily.  I am still man down with a cold (flu).  It sucks, but at least I know for sure that there is no way I could have done the race. Other things I know for sure: Little OL is the cutest [...]

2784 – DNS

Did Not Start  So it was not to be… After waking up with a cold on Friday morning it just got progressively worse over the day and in to Saturday.  I carried on taking the Viral Guard and other things, got lots of sleep and tried to remain optimistic. We drove through to East London, [...]

Race Number – 2784

My race number for the Ironman 70.3 on Sunday is 2784.  That is if I race…. I woke up this morning with a stinking cold!  I have been for a Vit B injection, taken Viral Guard (caps and throat spray) and pretty much anything else in my cupboard that I could lay my hands on.  [...]

We are family

In 10 days my brother, sister and I will be doing “The Half” in East London (Ironman 70.3).  Yip, that is right, all three siblings have signed up.  It is just a pity that we don’t all start together.  It starts in waves so my brother will go separately.  I must admit that entering “The [...]

A few minutes more….

It is amazing what a difference a few minutes makes This morning I woke up before my alarm.  I then made the fatal mistake at looking at the time – 3:58 am.  Somehow that just seemed too early to be awake.  There was a 3 at the front of the time.  Oh my word.  3 [...]

Reasons to feel good

On the radio they had a call in section where people had to call in and say why they feel good.  I am going to list my reasons here. My gorgeous little girl has started giving squeeze cuddles.  LOVE them. And running up to me to give me kisses – awwwww Its 20 minutes till [...]

Sea Swim

It is crazy how excited I get about this!  I am going sea swimming this afternoon.  And it is not even “my” Friday.  Mr OL has volunteered to watch Little OL and I get to go and play with the fish for a bit. Hobie Beach here I come.