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, [...]

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 [...]

A brief update.

I wrote an exam yesterday.  I don’t want to say how it went in case I am seriously mistaken – I should hear in 2 weeks or so.  What I will say is that I enjoyed it!  I enjoyed learning for it and even writing the exam (unless of course I failed then I retract [...]

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 [...]

Ironman South Africa 2011

Here are some photos! It was an awesome day, the weather was stunning and the racing was superb.            

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 [...]