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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Weekend!

I had a great weekend.  It as fantastic to see my sister again!!!  We spent the whole day Saturday together which was great!  I then “let” her spend Saturday evening with our brother, seeing as he is off on Honeymoon tomorrow so she will not really get to see much of him.  Mr OL and [...]

Need motivation

I am trying to motivate myself to go for a swim after work!  I have not been in so long, I find it very difficult if I don’t have a goal in mind.  Something like Ironman where I have a program that I stick to and an outcome!  I battle just to get in the [...]

Exercise and Pregnancy.

I decided to do a post about exercising and pregnancy.  Now as a disclaimer before I write I want to reiterate that I am NOT medically qualified.  Do NOT take what I write as the only way to do things and most importantly before starting (or continuing) an exercise program when pregnant CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR!!!  [...]

Long weekend and other stuff.

It is another long weekend here – woo hoo! The 9th is Woman’s Day but because it falls on a Sunday we get Monday off.  It is quite pleasant because it means next week is another short week for me – 4 day work weeks I can just about cope with. (yes, I know – we [...]

Feeling icky

Edited to clarify: Ok, so I went from feeling no unpleasant side effects of being pregnant to feeling decidedly icky in one day – yesterday!  It feels like a hangover (but isn’t) that just won’t go away.  Well I suppose this (entire pregnacy) is a result of too much alcohol too…..  We are blaming a [...]

Race Day – The swim

I woke up and everything was fine!  For about 10 minutes, then I seized up again. CRAP, CRAP, CRAP!  But as I had woken up fine I decided that it was NOT an injury, I must just be stressed and as soon as I stood on the start it would go away.  However, just incase, [...]

Finally – some info on Ironman

The problem with being away from the internet for so long, especially when so much is going on that I want to write down everything but can’t. Also it would make for rather boring and confusing reading.   So, the summary is:   My sister arrived safe and sound. I completed Ironman I went hiking [...]