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Took part in my second Woodley 10k (previous 2011 finish time 51.38) . Ably supported by Stuart on his bike and the boys cheering I managed a faster time of 50.13 so very pleased. Joined at 5k mark by another “oldie” and we ran side by side all the way until I had a short […]
After the disappointment of having to miss the Sevenoaks Tri the week before it was great to be fit and well enough to do the Tonbridge Standard for the second year. I was first competitor to arrive at the venue (probably should have had another half hour in bed!) and was one of the first […]
Since my return from Spain over a week ago I have been laid low with a dreaded flu like virus. No training for sometime now and I still have a cough and fever. Guess what?! My first Triathlon at Sevenoaks is only a week away. This happened last year when I had to scratch from […]
I did my first 5k Park Run today. www.parkrun.org.uk/maidstone/ These runs are nationwide and attract runners of all abilities. Maidstone’s today went along the River Medway towpath which was a lovely run. I did a 26 min which should have been better but I will try harder next time. Hope to join Natalie in […]
Have now entered my 2nd Olympic Distance world qualifier in Liverpool on 13th July. It is also the British Championships. That gives me two chances for London Worlds, one in Chester (Deva) and Liverpool. As a fallback I have a Sprint entry for Llandudno.At the moment training going well just a few days off with […]
I have self published my latest book A Moment to Shine. In mainly pictures with a few comments along the way, I describe being chosen as a Torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics and share the wonderful experience I had right through from the preparation to the presentations I was involved […]
My move this year to Sev Tri has paid dividends with two PBs and one of them a Kent record. See the report below for details: South East Region ASA Masters Long Course Swimming Championships – 9 & 10 February, 2013. Some PB’s, Some Medals and a few Kent Masters Records! Clive Bradburn, Ian Glover, […]
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I have been regularly training now for several months but apart from a couple of days off when I had a cold at the beginning of January it has picked up steadily. I don’t have a strict programme but a format has emerged. Mondays tends to be gym day where I cycle a bit and […]
It’s been a long time since my last triathlon post when I had to back out the London Tri because of illness. Well, what has happened since? I didn’t do a Time Trial in October but I have given the new bike a good runout on the new Cyclo Park at Gravesend a few times. […]
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Alexander was born on 29th October 2012. He weighed in at 7lbs 12 oz which incidentally was exactly the same weight as his Dad Michael was and according to my Mum so was I. Needless to say Alexander is the most beautiful baby ever apart from all our other grandchildren of course. Mum Philippa and […]
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