I have been a regular, but not good, swimmer since I was little. I can’t say I enjoyed it, but it was a necessary evil as I did tetrathlons. It was my weakest discipline by a country mile. When I moved to Sydney at the age of 27, I started ocean swimming at lunch…
Category: Sports
Beginner’s Triathlon Tips
I love to set myself challenges, and a triathlon was on the list for 2024. As a total novice, I opted for a sprint distance to try my hand and was fortunate to find a friendly charity triathlon in Sydney to head to. Here’s a quick run down of my experience and some, hopefully, useful…
Beginners Guide To Your First Ocean Swim
Ocean swimming is undoubtedly a challenge, both physically and mentally, but it’s an awesome experience too. I would class myself as an okay swimmer – certainly not strong but I play a lot of sport and that has helped. I swam from a young age but never that well, and was always on the weaker…
Marathon Week Meals
Marathon week was a daunting prospect for me, and I got into a real panic about what I should be eating. My advice would be keep it simple and trust your training, but if you’d like a second view, here’s what I did.
Race Day – A First-Time Marathoners’ Experience
So you’re doing your first marathon – firstly, respect, that’s really amazing. Getting race day right seems tricky but it’s easier than you think (easy to say after you’ve done it..). Here’s what I did in case it helps you.
First Time Marathon Training
If you’re considering a marathon or are already training, it can be confusing knowing what to do. Can you switch out runs for lower-impact activities, how can you work around injuries? As a first timer I answer the questions I had as I went through training.