MDS Fuerteventura Race Report The Event The Marathon Des Sables Half Marathon is billed as three self-sufficient marathons (120 km) over four days in the deserts and “mountains” of Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) with racers seeking stage wins and an overall cumulative time ranking in the General Classification. There were about 275 participants on the start … Continue reading Fuerteventura Half Marathon des Sables 2017
What I learned from cycling the Tour de France route Riding the TdF is a major logistical nightmare but can be executed flawlessly I rode the TdF with the Tour de Force, in support of the William Waites Memorial Trust which provides funds to small, niche charities in memory of William Waites who was tragically … Continue reading Tour de France Route 2017
European Championships Geneva 2015 Standard Distance Race Report - shorter than RAAM but still long (both the report and the race!) This report is more for my memories once again but if you are interested... I have mixed feelings about my performance at the European Champs but have decided to settle on “not bad, all … Continue reading European Olympic Distance Championship 2015
Ironman World Championships Kona 2016 Race Report Here is my race report for the Ironman World Championships 2016 from Kona, Hawaii – as always this is mainly for my memories but for anyone who is interested… To participate at the World Champs you have to qualify at a preceding event and some of you will … Continue reading Ironman World Championships 2016
Ironman Bolton UK 2016 – The Journey to Kona As always more for my memories but for anyone who is interested here is a race report on Ironman Bolton 2016 and a little bit of the back story to my Ironman World Championship Qualification. I did my first triathlon in Windsor, UK 17 years ago … Continue reading Ironman Bolton 2016
RAAM Race Report - A personal perspective (its long) – with a few extra bits For those of you who are interested I have written a race report for RAAM. I wrote it mainly for my own benefit so I would not forget one of the most incredible experiences of my life. However, some of … Continue reading Race Across America
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