Running:
11.3 - 56:00
Moderate / fast run. Flat, but very warm / humid.
28 Jun 2009
Bike:
58.3: 2:29 (ascent 750m)
Very tough ride, including the Römerman course in 4 weeks time. Long and steep (up to 16%) climbs and technical descents with speeds well over 60 km/h.
58.3: 2:29 (ascent 750m)
Very tough ride, including the Römerman course in 4 weeks time. Long and steep (up to 16%) climbs and technical descents with speeds well over 60 km/h.
25 Jun 2009
Bike:
50km - 1:39
Very nice bike ride: flat, sunny, warm, no wind and roads that are actually suitable for bicycles.
50km - 1:39
Very nice bike ride: flat, sunny, warm, no wind and roads that are actually suitable for bicycles.
21 Jun 2009
Liverpool Olympic Triathlon 2:32:26 [Results]
Swim - 26:33 (87th)
T1 - 1:35 (57th)
Bike - 1:15:43 (104th)
T2 - 1:40 (207th)
Run - 46:56 (131st)
Total: 95th out of 330
M40-44: 14th out of 56
Wind, wind, wind. Swim was very good - about 200 men in my wave and all relatively civilized. Swimming in Liverpool is a bit weird and very salty, but ok. Bike was very hard (due to wind and the fact that we had to run for about 2 minutes in cycle shoes before being allowed to mount), but average pace was aroung 32km/h. Run was tough, but good, apart from being hit by a tomatoe some tosser through at runners...
Swim - 26:33 (87th)
T1 - 1:35 (57th)
Bike - 1:15:43 (104th)
T2 - 1:40 (207th)
Run - 46:56 (131st)
Total: 95th out of 330
M40-44: 14th out of 56
Wind, wind, wind. Swim was very good - about 200 men in my wave and all relatively civilized. Swimming in Liverpool is a bit weird and very salty, but ok. Bike was very hard (due to wind and the fact that we had to run for about 2 minutes in cycle shoes before being allowed to mount), but average pace was aroung 32km/h. Run was tough, but good, apart from being hit by a tomatoe some tosser through at runners...
Easton Carbon Wheels
I am now the proud owner of a set of Easton EC70 SL carbon wheels plus a new 12-27 cassette for the hills to come. All fitted - can't wait for a short test tomorrow.
17 Jun 2009
Lisburn 10k - 45:52 [Results]
km 1: 4:44
km 2: 4:44
km 3: 4:36
km 4: 4:58
km 5: 4:45 - 23:48
km 6: 4:35
km 7: 4:21
km 8: 4:26
km 9: 4:22
km 10: 4:20 - 22:04
Good preparation race for Sunday. First half moderate, second half fast.
Thank you for all the fairwells and well wishes!
km 1: 4:44
km 2: 4:44
km 3: 4:36
km 4: 4:58
km 5: 4:45 - 23:48
km 6: 4:35
km 7: 4:21
km 8: 4:26
km 9: 4:22
km 10: 4:20 - 22:04
Good preparation race for Sunday. First half moderate, second half fast.
Thank you for all the fairwells and well wishes!
13 Jun 2009
Swim:
1200m (approx)
Nice open-water swim in lake...
Running:
10.1km - 56:00
... followed by an easy run in very warm weather.
1200m (approx)
Nice open-water swim in lake...
Running:
10.1km - 56:00
... followed by an easy run in very warm weather.
11 Jun 2009
Swim:
1500m - 24:57!!
Wow. First swim in new wetsuit (Quintana Roo Superfull) in 50m outdoor pool. Suit much lighter, arms move freely and the buoyancy seems much better. Very please indeed.
1500m - 24:57!!
Wow. First swim in new wetsuit (Quintana Roo Superfull) in 50m outdoor pool. Suit much lighter, arms move freely and the buoyancy seems much better. Very please indeed.
08 June 2009
Swim: 1600m (1200, 400)
First proper pool swim in a time. Arms, legs and head quite tired.
First proper pool swim in a time. Arms, legs and head quite tired.
07 Jun 2009
Bike:91km - 3:30
First long cycle. Mostly undulating. Slow and no problems.
Also, used a GelBot for the first time which went completely wrong when the gel mixed with the water...
05 Jun 2009
Running:
20km - 1:54
First long(ish) run in a while. Slow and easy, but left hamstring is a bit tight.
20km - 1:54
First long(ish) run in a while. Slow and easy, but left hamstring is a bit tight.
04 Jun 2009
Swim: 1600m
Open-water swim in the sea. Loads of jelly fish and a cramp after 20 minutes - apart from that, very enjoyable...
Open-water swim in the sea. Loads of jelly fish and a cramp after 20 minutes - apart from that, very enjoyable...
03 Jun 2009
Bike:
50km - 1:45
Undulating ride at moderate speed.
Running:
13.6km - 1:13
Evening run. Was supposed to be shorter and slower - peer pressure...
50km - 1:45
Undulating ride at moderate speed.
Running:
13.6km - 1:13
Evening run. Was supposed to be shorter and slower - peer pressure...
30 May 2009
Athy Olympic Triathlon 2:29:40 [Certificate] [Results]
Swim - 26:53 (435th)
T1 - 2:15
Bike - 1:14:44 (381st)
T2 - 1:22
Run - 44:23 (288th)
Total: 326th out of 812
M40-44: 44th out of 117
WOW! What an event. Over 1,000 participants in the Olympic race and almost 1,500 in the Sprint. First open-water race in a river which was quite hectic at the start. Last 400m upstream were tough, but no general problems. Bike course was mildly undulating and wind was kind for once. Got very warm (25 degrees) on the run (which was approx. 400-600m short), but apart from sunburn no complaints whatsoever!
Great slideshow in the Irish Times:
http://www.irishtimes.com/indepth/slideshows/triathy-triathlon
Swim - 26:53 (435th)
T1 - 2:15
Bike - 1:14:44 (381st)
T2 - 1:22
Run - 44:23 (288th)
Total: 326th out of 812
M40-44: 44th out of 117
WOW! What an event. Over 1,000 participants in the Olympic race and almost 1,500 in the Sprint. First open-water race in a river which was quite hectic at the start. Last 400m upstream were tough, but no general problems. Bike course was mildly undulating and wind was kind for once. Got very warm (25 degrees) on the run (which was approx. 400-600m short), but apart from sunburn no complaints whatsoever!
Great slideshow in the Irish Times:
http://www.irishtimes.com/indepth/slideshows/triathy-triathlon
28 May 2009
Swim: 1200m
Last open-water swim before the big day. This time in the sea which was much better than expected. There were 13 (!) of us...
Last open-water swim before the big day. This time in the sea which was much better than expected. There were 13 (!) of us...
Pre-Olympic Body Composition
| Weight | 87.8kg |
| Body Fat | 18.8% (LA 17.7 RA 15.3 RL 15.1 LL 16.1, Body 21.1) |
| Total Body Water | 56.7% |
| Muscle Mass | 67.7kg (LA 3.9 RA 4.1 RL 11.4 LL 11.0, Body 37.3, 5) |
| Physique Rating | 7 |
| Basal Metabolic Rate | 2074 KJ |
| Metabolism Age | 31 |
| Bone Mass | 3.5kg |
| Resting Heart Rate | 56 |
26 May 2009
Swim: 1200m
Good open-water swim in Lough Neagh.
Bike: 34km - 1:23
Slow bike ride. Very cold, very wet and very windy - getting fed up with this weather.
Good open-water swim in Lough Neagh.
Bike: 34km - 1:23
Slow bike ride. Very cold, very wet and very windy - getting fed up with this weather.
24 May 2009
Liam Ball Sprint Triathlon 1:19:34 [Results]
Swim - 14:00 (50th)
T1 - 1:08
Bike - 40:24 (75th)
T2 - 1:42
Run - 22:22 (92nd)
Total: 83rd out of 138
M40-44: 11th out of 17
Second triathlon a slightly better conditions. Easy pool swim with very long run to T1. Bike course was relatively flat, but strongs winds made it a challange again. Also, course was approx. 1,2km too long. T2 a bit better but still far too slow. Run ok. Took it easy this week given that it is only 6 days until Athy.
Swim - 14:00 (50th)
T1 - 1:08
Bike - 40:24 (75th)
T2 - 1:42
Run - 22:22 (92nd)
Total: 83rd out of 138
M40-44: 11th out of 17
Second triathlon a slightly better conditions. Easy pool swim with very long run to T1. Bike course was relatively flat, but strongs winds made it a challange again. Also, course was approx. 1,2km too long. T2 a bit better but still far too slow. Run ok. Took it easy this week given that it is only 6 days until Athy.
23 May 2009
Swim: 500m
First really good open-water swim in Lough Neagh. Starting to get the hang of it I think.
First really good open-water swim in Lough Neagh. Starting to get the hang of it I think.
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