Tag: Team SOAS

6 December 2015

Swim, run, bike – my weekend in that order

The weekend didn’t get off to a great start. I felt exhausted by Friday evening, but Stuart had booked for us to go for a swimming assessment, so I had to find some motivation. I’m glad I did as I fitted in a sort-of triathlon of swim, run, bike. Swimming assessment We arrived at the pool early and I got...

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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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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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16 August 2015

What’s your favourite piece of kit and why?

What’s the one piece of kit you couldn’t live without? OK, so there are a few things that I really need as a triathlete, such as my bike (Kuota Kharma Evo), my trainers (Brooks Vapors and Pure Cadence/Flow) and my Garmin, but when it comes to clothing, I can’t tri without my SOAS tri shorts. Those of you who follow...

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21 June 2015

The Agony of De Feet – Brutal 10 Enduro Race Report

On Saturday night/Sunday morning, Stuart and I took part in the Brutal 10 Enduro, which was held at Minley (near Yateley). It was a 12-hour running event starting at 9pm. Stu decided to enter as a pair with his friend, Rob. I entered as a pair with Rob’s wife Kim. Stu and I have done similar events to Brutal 10...

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30 April 2015

My longest ever swim (and some lake swimming)

It has been such a busy week, with lake swimming, cross fit and running so I think tomorrow may be a rest day. Cross fit On Monday morning, I had a cross fit session with SUTRI for the first time in a few weeks. There were only 4 of us there and Olly made it quite a relaxed session, with...

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22 March 2015

Winchester Duathlon (aka Hell on the Hills in Hampshire!)

I’ve done Winchester Duathlon twice before: 2013 (sprint) – my first ever multisport event (completed on a hybrid bike) 2014 (sprint) – my second try at Winchester Duathlon and a massive PB for me However, this year the event has moved to the beautiful Lainston House, so it’s a new course. I didn’t really think about this too much in...

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22 March 2015

Running with Liz as preparation for my first duathlon of 2015

My weekend started with a lie in. I dithered about whether or not to do parkrun as I’ve got Winchester Duathlon tomorrow, but the lure of my new kit was too much, so I got up, got dressed, admired my outfit in the mirror and then headed off to parkrun with Stu. When I arrived, I chatted with a few...

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20 March 2015

I’m so excited…

…my 2015 Team SOAS kit has finally arrived: First event of the year I have my first multisport event of the year on Sunday (Winchester Duathlon). The kit has definitely arrived at the right time… but I want to wear it all now. (I’m wearing the new hoodie as I type). I was going to be sensible and have a...

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13 February 2015

Impatience

I’m currently off work as I’m ill and the lack of exercise is making me grumpy and impatient, as well as providing me with the time to browse online, which is never a good thing. I’ve seen a few humorous videos this morning, but mostly, I’ve been reading other people’s blogs, which make me want things, and then I turn...

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