The Bike Run Swim Challenge
On the 19th, 20th and 21st July I will be swimming over three miles in open water, cycling 118 miles around Dartmoor and then running offroad for 26 miles. This is all in aid of the Plymouth District Leukaemia Fund who do so much for the cancer patients on Birch Ward at Plymouth's Derriford Hospital. My wife is one of those patients. You are all invited to come along and join in with the fun … Read More
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Castle Triathlon Series
My AAA race for this year is the Hever Gauntlet which is part of the final round in the Markel Castle Triathlon Series. Each of their five events takes place in and around the grounds of a stunning castle, with one in Ireland, one in France and the rest in England. These events are very high-profile and [...]
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Endura Equipe Uber Bibshort Review
I recently picked up a pair of Equipe Uber Bibshorts, out of my own hard-earned cash I might add. Normally I wouldn’t spend anywhere near this much money on cycle clothing, but I was at the Etape Caledonia and got carried away with the sense of occasion. They were also doing a deal where you could get the Equipe race [...]
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Train Smart – VO2 Max – Kinetic Revolution
The excerpt below is from an article written by Neil Scholes, an accomplished runner and triathlete in his own right as well as an incredibly knowledgable endurance coach. The article is the first one in a series and focuses on how to train smart, not just training hard. In this instance it explains how to best raise [...]
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Big discount on Easton Wheels
Personally I love my Easton EA90 Aero Wheels. They are wonderfully built and are already great value for money. It turns out that isn’t enough though, so if you want even better value then check out the link below to get at least 20% off of Easton wheels with Wiggle. Grab a pair now while they [...]
Castle Triathlon Series
My AAA race for this year is the Hever Gauntlet which is part of the final round in the Markel Castle Triathlon Series. Each of their five events takes place in and around the grounds of a stunning castle, with one in Ireland, one in France and the rest in England. These events are very high-profile and [...]
Asics Gel NoosaFast Road Running Shoe Review | Run Coaching, Ironman and Triathlon Specialists – Kinetic Revolution
This is a very good review of the Asics Gel NoosaFast road running shoe, which goes into a lot of detail. Click on the link below to be taken to the full article. In summation, regardless of what the designers were smoking during the aesthetic development phase woah dude, the colors!, I applaud them on [...]
Long Timber Pool | wildwomanswimming
Lynne is one of the Devon and Cornwall Wild Swimmers and she writes a wonderfully descriptive blog about her experiences. Most of the time she is sharing these experiences with her excitable and massive labradoodle, Honey. Here is a taster of her writing, but if you like wild swimming I would suggest that you click on [...]
Why? For the perfect moment of course!
Ok, so why do you exercise? Is it to keep fit, to compete, or for some other reason entirely? Personally I don’t think my reason is anywhere near as healthy as that. Most of the time I run and I cycle because I am absolutely, wholeheartedly addicted to them. I also swim, but it took [...]
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Sportpursuit biggest ever outdoor and cycling sale
Sportpursuit reliably inform me that they started their biggest ever outdoor and cycling sale at the end of last week. Looking at their website they seem to have more products than ever and some of them are hugely discounted. As is the way with Sportpursuit you will need to wait upto twenty eight days for your goodies, but the [...]
Endura Equipe Uber Bibshort Review
I recently picked up a pair of Equipe Uber Bibshorts, out of my own hard-earned cash I might add. Normally I wouldn’t spend anywhere near this much money on cycle clothing, but I was at the Etape Caledonia and got carried away with the sense of occasion. They were also doing a deal where you could get the Equipe race [...]
Train Smart – VO2 Max – Kinetic Revolution
The excerpt below is from an article written by Neil Scholes, an accomplished runner and triathlete in his own right as well as an incredibly knowledgable endurance coach. The article is the first one in a series and focuses on how to train smart, not just training hard. In this instance it explains how to best raise [...]
Bike fit part 2 – The Experience
I will start with my final words from part 1 of this series which applies to all cyclists: In the words of Joe Friel from “The Triathlete’s Training Bible“ In cycling, your ability to race well comes down to two variables – how you and the bike fit together, and how effectively you apply force [...]
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Big discount on Easton Wheels
Personally I love my Easton EA90 Aero Wheels. They are wonderfully built and are already great value for money. It turns out that isn’t enough though, so if you want even better value then check out the link below to get at least 20% off of Easton wheels with Wiggle. Grab a pair now while they [...]
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Long Timber Pool | wildwomanswimming
Lynne is one of the Devon and Cornwall Wild Swimmers and she writes a wonderfully descriptive blog about her experiences. Most of the time she is sharing these experiences with her excitable and massive labradoodle, Honey. Here is a taster of her writing, but if you like wild swimming I would suggest that you click on [...]
Latest Training Article
Train Smart – VO2 Max – Kinetic Revolution
The excerpt below is from an article written by Neil Scholes, an accomplished runner and triathlete in his own right as well as an incredibly knowledgable endurance coach. The article is the first one in a series and focuses on how to train smart, not just training hard. In this instance it explains how to best raise [...]
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Asics Gel NoosaFast Road Running Shoe Review | Run Coaching, Ironman and Triathlon Specialists – Kinetic Revolution
This is a very good review of the Asics Gel NoosaFast road running shoe, which goes into a lot of detail. Click on the link below to be taken to the full article. In summation, regardless of what the designers were smoking during the aesthetic development phase woah dude, the colors!, I applaud them on [...]
Endura Equipe Uber Bibshort Review
I recently picked up a pair of Equipe Uber Bibshorts, out of my own hard-earned cash I might add. Normally I wouldn’t spend anywhere near this much money on cycle clothing, but I was at the Etape Caledonia and got carried away with the sense of occasion. They were also doing a deal where you could get the Equipe race [...]
Jack Wolfskin Electron Softshell Jacket Review
Welcome to my review of the Jack Wolfskin Electron. It is a softshell jacket that is light, breathable and windproof. It is aimed at people doing highly aerobic outdoor activity such as Nordic Walking, trail running and biking. You can see my preview of the Electron here. Here are the tech specs, but they don’t [...]
Salomon Sense Mantra Trail Shoe Review
First things first, you can see my preview and the full specs of this shoe by clicking here. Read on for my full Salomon Sense Mantra trail shoe review. I have now had a chance to trail test the shoes, and if I had to sum it up in one line I would say that [...]
The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton – Book Review
I started reading The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton & Daniel Coyle immediately after reading Bradley Wiggins’ My Time which I reviewed here. To be honest, I wasn’t looking forward to it. I enjoyed Wiggins’ book so much and found it so refreshing and exhilarating that I now own it on Kindle, hardback and audiobook. In [...]
Etape Caledonia Review – 2013
Welcome to my Etape Caledonia Review 2013. The largest closed roads cycling sportive in the UK and one of the regular highlights of my year. For more information see the links below: Etape Caledonia 2012 Review Etape Caledonia 2013 Preview Part 1 & Part 2 The articles linked above will provide some background and more [...]
Salomon Sense Mantra Trail Shoe – Preview
I am just about to start my review of the Salomon Sense Mantra Trail Shoe. Released earlier this year it has a long feature list and looks impressive straight out of the box. It is a lightweight shoe at 270g which will soon be outweighed by any mud that clings to it, and it comes in [...]
Bradley Wiggins My Time An Autobiography – Review
It was a phenomenal feeling; turning on the power, seeing Cav come past tucked in safely on Eddie’s wheel, then pedalling up the avenue next to Mick and Richie. I knew Cav could win; I knew I had done the job. The quote above is from the moment that Bradley Wiggins finished his turn in [...]
Plymouth Half Marathon 2013 – Review
Today Captain America and Danger Mouse crossed the finish line of the Plymouth Half Marathon Gang Nam style while the crowd roared in approval. Their finish time was just under 1 hour and 48 minutes. Moments later DM’s mask came off as he gasped for air like a stranded fish and tried desperately to think [...]
Jack Wolfskin Electron Softshell Jacket – Preview
I thought that you would like a sneak peek at the jacket that I have just started reviewing. It is the Jack Wolfskin Electron Softshell for men. At first glance it is well made, super lightweight and has some very nice design features. It is very much aimed at the premium trail running, nordic walking and [...]
