Fat Girl to Ironman

23 October 2015

Planning for 2016 and some new kit

There are so many exciting things happening in the next two weeks that I’m going to have to work hard to find enough time for blogging. Forthcoming excitement Exciting thing number one is a new training location taking shape. There will be a sneaky glimpse next week, but you’ll have to keep following if you want more than a peek!...

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21 October 2015

Workout Wednesday – Back to school benchpress

It’s hard to pick a favourite quote from this video… perhaps it is “Don’t get overwhelmed by college reading – just think of it as ten thousand tweets in a row!” or “Just because you don’t make the track team, doesn’t mean you won’t make the knitting team!” I wish Zach made motivational signs for races – that would be...

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19 October 2015

Monday Morning Motivation: From the pages of a book

Maybe you’re looking for something longer than a brief blog post from me to inspire you to continue your journey. I asked around to try to find out what the best books are to help motivate anyone who is trying to get into triathlon or improve on their personal best. (Apologies to overseas readers – the links go to UK...

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18 October 2015

Another hectic week

It feels like all of my posts start with an excuse about how busy my week has been. This week is no exception. I’ve taken part in some CrossFit sessions, Southampton Tri Club’s Tim Wilks Day triathlon, and Red Skye Sportive. Hopefully, I will have more time for blogging in a month’s time when the season winds down. Although if...

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14 October 2015

Workout Wednesday – Baby steps

Treadmill workout from Zach! It’s better to be walking in the right direction than running in the wrong direction!

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13 October 2015

How was your weekend?

Although we’re coming to the end of the triathlon season, I had yet another busy weekend. I can’t wait until November when things start to wind down a bit for me (although I mustn’t forget that I’ve signed up for Gosport Half). Run with Teri On Friday, I managed to squeeze in a run with Teri. Neither of us is...

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12 October 2015

Monday Morning Motivation: Your ambition #ispossible

In this short film, Jamal Edwards expands on the lessons he has learned about mentorship and directs these to both his younger self and the audience. We watch him bike around the council estate where his journey first began while he relays the importance of building a support network for himself. They say it’s impossible. The teachers will say that you...

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9 October 2015

YMCA Tour de Y

I recently took part in the Tour de Y – one of the most exciting experiences of my life. Preparing for Tour de Y Whilst on the Isles of Scilly, I noticed a post on a Breeze Facebook group. They were looking for a ride leader with a first aid certificate to support a 4-day charity bike ride from Ulverston...

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8 October 2015

Blogging Edge 2015 UK Blog Awards

I had the most amazing email today: You were nominated by readers in the Blogging Edge 2015 UK Blog Awards and we’ve selected you as one of the 5 finalists in the Sport category. Congratulations! People can vote for you at http://bloggingedge.com/blogging-edge-2015-uk-blog-awards/ until 29th October. You just need to click Sport on the right and then find yourself on the...

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7 October 2015

Durlach Turmberglauf

Last week I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to Germany for an education conference. I was really excited as I love Germany. For two years, I had private lessons whilst doing my German A-level (because no-one else wanted to study the subject at my school). I also attended extra evening classes and conversation classes. Then I...

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