Despite the dodgy camerawork and moaning, huffing and puffing, the Gorges du Verdon is a mountain biker’s paradise! Share this Post
Continue reading...6. December 2009
4.30 up and 7.10 off … 4hrs 45 later I crossed the line at Laguna!!! Yey! Enjoyed the swim, survived the hills and then came the run! Felt like time had just stopped and 12k was going to be a looooooong way. That said, what a fantastic event, beautiful course and super friendly people! Share [...]
Continue reading...5. December 2009
Arrived safely with bikes and all necessary equipment to run myself ragged at the Thailand Laguna Tri tomorrow. Thing is, tested the “hills” today and realised two things a. I have neglected to make a will and b. It was nice knowing you all. I will leave you with the view of the lagoon swim…. (see [...]
Continue reading...2. November 2009
... it's times like these that I miss England and long for days spent trudging up hill and down dale, over stiles and through boggy fields, all finished off with a well-deserved pint of "Noggin Filler" with steaming socks drying by the log fire in the local pub ...
Continue reading...14. October 2009
Have been roped into the 10k swimming relay Saturday 17th October. What was I thinking???
Continue reading...5. October 2009
It was an early 4am start to Saturday morning. And with the thought of a scrummy Lime Tree breakfast ahead, I ran my little legs off to finish my first Aquathon of the season.
Continue reading...30. September 2009
The need for a new challenge has landed me with a Nov 13th half marathon to train for. That's near enough 6 weeks.
Continue reading...26. September 2009
Yes, a rather more scorching morning than anticipated for the first volleyball game of the season – if we can call it a season? We definitely need more women to come down and join our really very informal group to make it a more exciting (and easier) game for all. We plan to take the [...]
Continue reading...26. September 2009
Thank you Emirates for a lesson in packing. NEVER split your cycling shoes into two bags, and ALWAYS wear at least one complete cycling outfit to travel in, regardless of the funny looks and sniggers - it means you will be able to cycle whatever happens to your bags!
Continue reading...11. September 2009
A bit warmer and later than I’d hoped due to a later than usual night for the ride this morning …. And a bit quieter than I had hoped with just the two riders! Maybe next time, cooler, earlier and more of us? Share this Post
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5. August 2010
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