This mummy can tri

31/12/2022

Just decided to find all the medals of events I did last year. Actually more than I thought .

Did six 10 km runs
One trail half marathon
One trail 17 mile run
Three sprint triathlons
One half Ironman triathlon as a relay.

The most challenging event I did last year was the Snowman sprint triathlon. It may have only been a sprint, but was brutal with the mountain terrain. It took me 1.5 hours to do a 6km run! However I did feel better when I saw that this sprint triathlon was in the top ten of most difficult sprint triathlons in the world 😆

So what’s next ?

Delighted to get into the London Marathon for the first time after applying most years in the ballot for past 20 years.

Also signed up for the Dragon Ride in the Brecon Beacons. Picked the 100km which is the shortest distance. Phil thinks I’m crazy! Perhaps so, but I’ve entered now.

Doing the Fat Lads at the Back Ride in Yorkshire to help get me prepared for the hills.

I will then pick a few local sprint triathlon events then perhaps a swim event late summer.

The plan is lots of strength and conditioning, yoga, pilates and sports massages to stop me getting injured.

In the process of setting my bike up on the turbo in the lounge.

What’s everyone else up to next year?

Happy New Year 🥳

30/10/2022

Lovely swim at Gosfield lake this morning. It’s actually got warmer! Now 13 degrees.

Planning on going each week to tolerate the temperature drop over winter.

Well done Rebecca for her first cold water swim at Gosfield Lake ❄️

26/09/2022

Anyone doing the High Lodge Half marathon on Sunday?

I have also just signed up for a 10k Christmas run in Brandon on Sunday 11th December 11 am. There are a few different distance options as well.
If anyone fancies joining me, here’s the link👇

Sign up for 'Twas the Run before Christmas on Sun 11th Dec 2022

01/08/2022

A few photos from the Snowman Triathlon I did in Snowdonia on Saturday.

The mountain in the photo was the one I had to go up on the ‘run’ section. Had to go 1.5 km’s up and then turn round and run back down. Those doing the standard distance triathlon had to run a further km to the top.

As you can see, I was very happy crossing the finish line!

28/07/2022

Busy day today but just needed to get out for a quick run. More to help clear my head and mental well-being.

Later need to start sorting out what I need for the Snowman triathlon in Snowdonia.

The essential kit is rather different than any other triathlon I have done.

This includes a whistle (borrowing Jessica’s - actually was a silver lining to getting a whistle in a party bag 😆)

Also foil blanket, waterproof trousers and jacket with hood plus water and spare food!

This event is a bit of fun and a big challenge. I think the description said something like the toughest triathlon in the uk. It will involve bringing forth my stubborn determination, rather than relying on all the hill training I have done (or not!)

I know I will feel amazing afterwards and a real sense of accomplishment.

I can’t compare it to anything else I’ve ever done so it’s certainly not about a time. Just about enjoying the experience and completing it.

19/07/2022

Gosfield Sprint distance triathlon completed on Sunday.

Perhaps not the best preparation, especially for the bike, however, I really enjoyed it.

Had no time goals in mind and with the weather being on the warm side wasn't going to push it.

I actually enjoyed the bike the most! Once getting off the main road, it was a lovely course.

The best part was having loads of TRISudbury members competing as well and being there to support.

A few more weeks before I do the Snowman triathlon in Wales!

17/06/2022

Lovely swim today .

First swim with no wetsuit this year.
Water temperature around 24-25 degrees.

Just want I needed to cool down 🏊‍♂️

08/05/2022

We did it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏅 Completed the 18 mile Bury to Clare in 3:53.

We had a run-walk strategy of running 4 minutes, walking 1 minute. This worked well for the first 20 k. Then as we got more tired we just walked up the hills and then tried to run on the flat parts.

A beautiful course along trails and country lanes. Think I saw 2 cars drive past me on the whole event.

Had no idea where we were for most of it, but really well organised event and the route was well marked so we couldn’t go wrong.

Furthest run since my marathon in October. Now time to recover for Nottingham Half next Sunday where I’m running.

Well done Sammy Jo my running buddy. Your run walk strategy really worked. We helped keep each other going. Also amazing run She Hodgson and Cara Cheshire Ellis. She you were flying!

07/05/2022

Bury to Clare 18 mile trail run tomorrow. Just working out everything I need!

Have a sock 🧦missing that need to find, but have enough food for a picnic 🧺 for about 4 people 😂

This is all about just getting round. It will be a run walk and need to be sensible as have Nottingham Outlaw Half next weekend where I’m doing the half marathon run.

Was supposed to be doing the bike section but cycling has taken a back seat with the running events so swopped to the run.

After Nottingham, not doing any more running events over 10 k for a while so can focus on getting back on my bike and getting a few swims in each week.

Lots of juggling life at the moment but definitely making progress with my running and swimming. The cycling will come back.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and any events you’re doing 😊

02/05/2022

Super pleased with my run today at Vitality London 10k. 😊 I got a Pb for my 5 k and 10 k. Official time was 1:00:28 but my garmin and Strava has recorded 10.30 km.

So happy to get under 60 minutes for a 10k. Something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.

I did think this would be a great course for a Pb but with various recent niggles was just going to see how I felt on the day.

Felt good after the first 5k so decided just to go for it!

Now time to recover for the Bury to Clare 18 mile trail run next Sunday.

16/04/2022

Wow, what an amazing Easter weekend I’m having.

Lovely swim yesterday after the Sudbury Fun Run and today a first attempt at paddle boarding!

Lots of fun and yes I did fall in 😆

Back to Gosfield lake tomorrow. Temperature has jumped up from 13.6 to 15.9 degrees in a day!

Looking forward to being able to get my head in now and get swimming, rather than a quick dip when the temperature was really cold.

The Snack Shack over looking the lake is open now as well so can get food after swimming😋