--About meI got into sport when I left school and for 25 years I was involved in themartial arts and kickboxing, competing and coaching up to national level.By the late 90's I had lost interest and felt there was no challenge in it.I needed a new
some time, and go off and find some other challenges. But it gets into your blood, and now, less than 24 hours after dragging myself to the finish, I want to do it again.Bring it on!Index of all quotesNext quote
was the one handing out jelly babies!) Brilliant day never to be forgotten! Next challenge.... Index of all quotesNext quote
for several days and then setting some new challenges for shorter distances (Marathon - never again!)Index of all quotesNext quote
connector and unclips from the strap to be plugged into your computer where you can upload your training stats to nikeplus.com, which enables you to share info and tips with friends, view each other's data, challenge each other and much more.The device
took this to the desert (on my recent Marathon des Sables challenge) to give it a real going over. Aside from the weight, it faired impeccably. I felt confident throwing it in the bag during the runs and when it came down to the snaps it was both easy
to course previews and photos. And if you're inspired by the long-distance antics from Kona, we've got plenty of tips to help you step up to the Ironman challenge and train like a pro
to claim first place in a time of 2:11:07. Rachel Boyd's superb swim in the women's race (her time was 20:08) meant she was able to hold off a brave challenge from Isobel Joiner whose magnificent efforts in the run saw her close a gap of more than two
problems, although cyclists had to be alert on the narrow descents and corners.The five-lap 5K run along the lake shore and trails was flat, but a couple of swing-gates and one short, sharp hill provided enough of a challenge. Daniel Hockley was first out
:05, with eventual race-winner Graham Leitch close on his heels.Then it was onto the undulating 20K bike course that provided a chance to take in the scenery of Tighnabruaich and surrounding villages, while providing some challenging hills. Leitch quickly overtook
