The plan for 2013 called for a first block of training focused on building bike power, with more core and resistance work in the gym and time on the turbo, also trying to ingrain the aero position and more efficient pedal stroke that Filipe helped me with back in November.
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Nottingham Triathlon 2013 is full
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It’s only the 10th of January, but One Step Beyond have announced Nottingham Triathlon is now full, that’s 1100 competitors, 700+ men, mostly looking to qualify for the GB Age Group Team for the ITU Sprint Distance World Championships in London in September. I have picked it as my ‘A’ race for 2013, and we’ve just booked a family holiday in the area to coincide, an extra incentive to focus my mind with 21 weeks to go!
Looking Forward
Happy New Year, everyone. 🙂
I could keep my goals for 2013 to myself, but encouragement/abuse from my mates is part of the plan!
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Looking Back
It’s been a good year. I started from a low point, but with help from family and friends, I’ve managed to follow the plan that I made at the beginning of 2012. Recently I have been thinking back over the last twelve months, trying to be honest with myself about what worked, and what didn’t: my tri ‘year in review’.
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A grand total for Mountain Rescue
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Thank you so much to everyone who sponsored my crazy challenge on behalf of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation. With a contribution from my employer, Sony Europe, and the Gift Aid that the charity can claim on most of our donations, we have raised well over £1000. I have posted photos and video of the challenge for your amusement! 🙂
Challenge Video
Here are some of Sarah’s video shots from the day of the challenge, and some close-up photos for the bike(/boat) geeks!
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Challenge Photos
Thanks to the hospitality and support of the Witt family, I had a fantastic day on the River Thames. I’ll describe the experience in more detail shortly, but here’s a few photos that offer a glimpse of the day. Thank you so much everyone who has sponsored me – the total has already reached a fantastic £600.
First effort
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Fingers Crossed
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River Conditions
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Thank you so much to everyone who has already sponsored me in aid of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation. I’m very disappointed to say that the river conditions mean we’re unlikely to be able to go ahead tomorrow. If so, we’ll try again for Sunday, but if things haven’t improved, the challenge will be postponed until next month.
http://riverconditions.environment-agency.gov.uk/#listB
