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 [...]

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 [...]

Awesome, awesome, awesome weekend

WARNING – this is a looooong post! I had an awesome weekend! It started at about 12 on Friday afternoon when I met up with Shayne and Lynette, two amazing fellow bloggers for lunch.  I had met Lynette once before but it was the first time I was meeting Shayne.  All I can say is [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A bit of early morning motivation!

This morning I had a huge fight – with myself. My lazy ass self was trying to convince my active self to stay in bed. That getting out of bed at 4:30am to go and torture myself at Extreme Bootcamp was just stupid and lying in bed an extra couple of hours was a much [...]

Feeling Blah!

I am having one of those days when I am just feeling BLAH!  There is no other word for it. Not happy, not sad, just BLAH! I think it is because my ITB’s are sore – and yes both knees.  I guess I have been doing too much too soon.  Typical, I don’t do anything [...]