Results are now out at last.
http://www.f3events.co.uk/results.php
Well done Kerry in your first duathlon, see you at Ballbuster!!
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Sunday, 15 February 2009
Dorney Lake Duathlon results
http://www.f3events.co.uk/results.php
Results from 15th Feb duathlon. Fellow tri bore and snow-biker Kerry Mclean was racing here today in her first duathlon! GO Kerry!
Results from 15th Feb duathlon. Fellow tri bore and snow-biker Kerry Mclean was racing here today in her first duathlon! GO Kerry!
What a difference a day makes
Well, I've been bombarded with bugs this year! And the latest was an attack of the tummy aliens last Wednesday! Not particuarly pleasant and passed soon enough, but left me with that nauseous feeling in the pit of my stomach and was right off my food, and that is most unlike me!!
However, at last got some decengt sleep last night and rose early for a solid breakfast of ready brek, toast and jam and a nice pot of fresh filter coffee. And headed out to Merley for the 100k Bournemouth Jubilee Reliability ride, the last one of their series. Was expecting a large turnout but there were only between 20 and 30 riders, most doing the 100k, only 2 set off on the 100 mile. Surprising as the weather has warmed up and it was a lot drier and the wind had also died a little.
So set off with a group of 20 and after 45k I decided to stop and take off my overshoes which had decided to rub against new Look Keo pedals. Most annoying as I was accompanied for an hour and a half of squeaking! Feet were cold but least I remained sane. Anyhow, I set off to rejoin the group and never did!! I missed a right turn and went 2 miles down the road, then checked my route and then doubled back, found the turn and carried on my quest to find the other riders. Noone had waited! Hmmm. Oh well, got back with 3 other riders ,one of whom had punctured and then they got lost!! I couldn't work out from the directions where I was supposed to be headed but saw a sign for Sturminster Newton and just carried on in that direction, and headed for home via Blandford, never got back to race HQ as it was out of my way and by this time I was out of juice and food. So after 4 and a half hours and the best part of 80 miles in my legs I got home. Was good to get out and get some miles in and try out the new bike. oh yes!!! Scott CR1 Pro, what a machine. Lovely bike and such a pleasure to ride, solid, very comfortable and quick. Seated climbs were a joy and easier on the legs and cornering nd downhills were very secure and i get the feeling that when really hammering it in a race situation this bike is going to respond. Very very please with it,and even when I was tiring in the last 5 miles, I didn't feel like I lost a lot of momentum and kept a reasonable pace with the minimum of effort. Excellent fun, I highly recommend anyone getting one!
http://scottusa.com/gb_en/category/2423/cr1
I've replaced the bars with Easton EZ70 CNT bars, lovely flat tops for great hand position, less pressure on the wrists. And have added a Specialized Toupe Gel saddle, very comfortable. Bought without wheels so I have my Fulcrum Racing 3s on there for general riding/training. For racing I'll have on my Easton carbon Tempest 2 wheels. This will get it's first outing in a race at Ballbuster duathlon, should help with those long climbs!!
However, at last got some decengt sleep last night and rose early for a solid breakfast of ready brek, toast and jam and a nice pot of fresh filter coffee. And headed out to Merley for the 100k Bournemouth Jubilee Reliability ride, the last one of their series. Was expecting a large turnout but there were only between 20 and 30 riders, most doing the 100k, only 2 set off on the 100 mile. Surprising as the weather has warmed up and it was a lot drier and the wind had also died a little.
So set off with a group of 20 and after 45k I decided to stop and take off my overshoes which had decided to rub against new Look Keo pedals. Most annoying as I was accompanied for an hour and a half of squeaking! Feet were cold but least I remained sane. Anyhow, I set off to rejoin the group and never did!! I missed a right turn and went 2 miles down the road, then checked my route and then doubled back, found the turn and carried on my quest to find the other riders. Noone had waited! Hmmm. Oh well, got back with 3 other riders ,one of whom had punctured and then they got lost!! I couldn't work out from the directions where I was supposed to be headed but saw a sign for Sturminster Newton and just carried on in that direction, and headed for home via Blandford, never got back to race HQ as it was out of my way and by this time I was out of juice and food. So after 4 and a half hours and the best part of 80 miles in my legs I got home. Was good to get out and get some miles in and try out the new bike. oh yes!!! Scott CR1 Pro, what a machine. Lovely bike and such a pleasure to ride, solid, very comfortable and quick. Seated climbs were a joy and easier on the legs and cornering nd downhills were very secure and i get the feeling that when really hammering it in a race situation this bike is going to respond. Very very please with it,and even when I was tiring in the last 5 miles, I didn't feel like I lost a lot of momentum and kept a reasonable pace with the minimum of effort. Excellent fun, I highly recommend anyone getting one!
http://scottusa.com/gb_en/category/2423/cr1
I've replaced the bars with Easton EZ70 CNT bars, lovely flat tops for great hand position, less pressure on the wrists. And have added a Specialized Toupe Gel saddle, very comfortable. Bought without wheels so I have my Fulcrum Racing 3s on there for general riding/training. For racing I'll have on my Easton carbon Tempest 2 wheels. This will get it's first outing in a race at Ballbuster duathlon, should help with those long climbs!!
Friday, 13 February 2009
Kerry is bonkers!
Well, this is one brave( or stupid!) girl! Going out in all weather, fair play. Scenery on Exmoor looks lovely in the snow, though I wouldn't fancy those hills!
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Funky House
Kerry Mclean pointed me in the direction of this website for some seriously funky grooves!
http://www.djsteveboy.com/groovelectric.html
http://www.djsteveboy.com/groovelectric.html
Sunday, 8 February 2009
Training update
Well, despite being totally deaf in my left ear at the moment, I am feeling better and have been keeping my legs going with some light sessions. Since Wednesday I have run for 20 minutes each day and have had a coupke of very light sessions on the rollers.
Saturday was the first day I've got out on the bike for a couple of weeks and I got a decent 80k in at a reasonable level of effort, even if the very cold weather. Legs are a bit lacking in the strength department, but that will return over the next few weeks. The big problem is how I have missed so much pool time, because of my sinusitis and ear infection. Ear plugs on order, but I will be in there on Monday with cotton wool and swim cap! An easy 1k should see me back to it and once I get my ears syringed on Tuesday hopefully that will be the end of my problems and normal training will resume post haste!
My next race of any note is the Wninchester 10k on Feb 22nd and then Ballbuster duathlon on 21st march
http://www.humanrace.co.uk/more-info-on-triandrun-spring-ballbuster-353.html
Saturday was the first day I've got out on the bike for a couple of weeks and I got a decent 80k in at a reasonable level of effort, even if the very cold weather. Legs are a bit lacking in the strength department, but that will return over the next few weeks. The big problem is how I have missed so much pool time, because of my sinusitis and ear infection. Ear plugs on order, but I will be in there on Monday with cotton wool and swim cap! An easy 1k should see me back to it and once I get my ears syringed on Tuesday hopefully that will be the end of my problems and normal training will resume post haste!
My next race of any note is the Wninchester 10k on Feb 22nd and then Ballbuster duathlon on 21st march
http://www.humanrace.co.uk/more-info-on-triandrun-spring-ballbuster-353.html
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Fraser Cartmell
Aside from his modelling for another new tri mag, Fraser was in fine form in South Africa for its edition of the 70.3 Ironman, turning in an awesome 2nd place behind SA tri legend Raynard Tissink. Here's his website for more info.
http://www.frasercartmell.com/
http://www.frasercartmell.com/fraser-cartmell-second-at-ironman-703-south-africa/
http://www.frasercartmell.com/
http://www.frasercartmell.com/fraser-cartmell-second-at-ironman-703-south-africa/
Ear wax
Well, on the mend at last, still on anti-biotics, but at least cold and sinusitis are on the mend. Just now left with blocked ear, which the doc said today was ear wax. Hoorah, I was that relieved that I went and ran for 20 minutes. So ears syringed next week, just olive oil for next few days to help loosen it all. Apparently he reckons swimmers get it a lot, especially when they get colds or run down. Makes sense really, I dread to think what lurks beneath the surface of our pools!! Looking forward to getting back to training next week, will get in some easy bike miles this weekend, to help get me moving again.
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