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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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.

Sleep required!

Yesterday I should have turned off my alarm, rolled over and gone straight back to sleep. In the morning I went for a cycle with my sister.  It was not good.  I could not keep up, my heart rate was soaring and I started seeing black spots.  I had to come home….  I think it [...]

Summer – bring it on!

I went for my first sea swim this season – and only my second since Little OL was born. It was a HOT day in PE so I organized my mom to come and babysit and I went down to the beach.  All I can say is AMAZING!  I loved it, it was great being [...]

A lost opportunity?

Alan over at My PE has asked an interesting question. He asked if Ironman has lost it’s public appeal.  I VEHEMENTLY denied that this is the case as the crowds supporting were larger than ever but I do agree with his answer to my comment.  More should be done to advertise our beautiful city.  Much, much [...]

I need to go for a run!

It is the SpecSavers Ironman South Africa this Sunday – and I feel like crying. Last year I did not mind that much that I was not competing. Baby OL was only a couple of months old, but this year…..  It just feels like I have gone from being this fit person who did stuff [...]

Swim!

I am VERY excited!  I am going for a sea swim this afternoon after work.  Mr OL is baby sitting and I am hitting the ocean… Hopefully.  Last time I tried sea was choppy and an Easterly was blowing.  I have not swam in the sea since April 2009 and am not expecting to do [...]

My little water baby

Swimming with her daddy.  She LOVES the water. She even get excited if she just has to wash her hands.