the pain that much easier to bear. Q: And the worst moment? A: Probably standing on a cold, windy and wet Blackheath, waiting in a long queue for the loo, wandering what the hell I was doing here.Q: The biggest surprise?A: Drinking 20 bottles of water
, and the careless folks who just drop water bottles in the middle of the running route, were the lows for me, as runners actually suffered injuries because of this.But the lows were outweighed by the highs. The crowd support is amazing and John (the pacer
Training, Mono Skin Padded Socklet and the Mono Skin Super Racer Plus, to help keep your feet fresh, comfortable and smelling sweet. Youll also get a Runners Multipouch complete with water bottle and holder, mobile phone pocket, key holder and reflective
will be easier than you might think, though let’s not kid ourselves: Ironman is never going to be easy in the basic sense of the word.1. Hitting the BottleDuring bike training, you should practise grabbing a bottle on the go. It seems simple enough until you find
' tension can be adjusted between eyelets to the exact mould of your foot, for a more comfortable fit. Good for: comfy feet SIGG water bottles, from £8www.sigg.com Ditch plastic water bottles and invest in a classic Swiss aluminium one instead - they
Nearing Gorey Castle to the east of the islandFew of us can comprehend the strength and stamina required to complete the swim leg of an Ironman (2.4 miles), let alone a 44-mile open water swim around Jersey. But for longstanding forumite Dr Nic
]. Some creature comforts like a sleeping mat and a spare pair of shorts are worth carrying, but consider sharing things like a camera with friends.3. Water worksFind a hydration system that works for you. I used Raidlight holders/bottles but hadn
No, but you seriously think its your dayYou get to 10 miles and decide its just not your dayYou get runners trotsYou twist your ankle on a discarded water bottle You get a stitchYou want to stopYoure in painYou feel great at mile 13You hit the wall at mile
with a water bottle and practise eating during your runs (energy gels are a great idea). And remember to be conservative on race day. I recommend that you aim for a minute per mile slower than your marathon pace, especially if the course is hilly. Good
the finish into Docklands, was also pretty psychologically tough.Next time (and yes, there will be a next time!), I'm definitely going to make better arrangements with my support crew, remember not to gulp from the water bottle in the last mile, thus nearly
