"When we've done this pic, let's put the suits on..." (l-r) Neil, Sloth, Zilla, Donna, FlavioIt's Friday evening in the centre of London's West End. A perfect time to train for the Great Gorilla Run? Five furry forumites reckoned so...I arrived
my bike at 35 mph+ haven't been so good.So the big day approaches, there's no way I'd have got here without the support of friends, family and my fellow forumites. I've found a new sport and new friends so regardless of what happens on July 17th it
. Chocolate cakes are best. Seriously. Chocolate cakes are best. Seriously. Chocolate cakes are best. Seriously. Chocolate cakes are best. Seriously. Chocolate cakes are best. Seriously. --Previous - Next(Sean: these will link through to each forumite)--
My Tri ProfileAge.... 31I have been running for... 1 yearStrengths... I'm single minded, stubborn, and I work from home so I've got loads of time to train.Weaknesses... Can't run and can't cycle!Ironman experience... None, niente, nada non whatsoeverPB's10K - 48 minsFavourite Rac...
!)October's lowlight: 2.5K run two days after Great South Run, legs like lead.What I learnt this month:Rotating the shoulders more makes you swim faster.Previous - Next(Sean: these will link through to each forumite)--
My Tri ProfileAge.... 25I have been running for... since Feb 2004Strengths... Determination once in an event, and a loathsome view ofquitting. Natural athlete, swam lots as a child, cycled loads all my lifeWeaknesses... A mystery problem resulting
time. So my target will be to set a personal best time and of course enjoy the whole event.November and DeccemberNovember and December were bad months with the two races I had been preparing for going badly.The Ballbuster was a disaster. After some
nature of triathlonsappeals to me and Ironman's are simply silly - hence, I knew my lack ofsense would prevail and sooner or later I was going to take the plunge.I'm looking to finish and have fun after the event, even if during theevent I hate every
My Tri ProfileAge.... 30I have been running for... 3 yearsStrengths... My training partner tells me that my key strengths are determination, stamina and cheekiness combined with an enthusiastic swimming style. I also make good cakesWeaknesses... To contrast my strengths the weakn...
that set me right back. I didn't get any physio until June, and have only just got back to a fit state - I've missed all my long rides as a result and it is now too late to make up the time. At my test event - the Bala half ironman at the start of June – I
