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Ironman Australia: mud, marriage and a flasher

10/4/09

I love going ‘down under’. I though it was great when I went there in 2000 and spent my time engaged in cultural pursuits like drinking and surfing, and then it got even better when I returned in 2005 to…

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GOTRIBAL!

14/3/09

Today was just one of those awesome days…..I have been smiling a beaming smile since the moment I woke up – a tough interval run session as the sun was rising against the mountains, an open water smash fest of…

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My New Ride!

6/3/09
Cannondale

One great thing about life is that nothing stays the same for too long: including a woman’s ride. And mine is no exception. Of course, the P2C was a superb bike….and straddling it brought me a huge amount…

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Lanzarote and Club La Santa: Starship, green shell suits and not a canary in sight

23/1/09

With the festive season over, and the (‘two for the price of one’) mince pies, (‘ten for the price of two’) Christmas puddings and (ladles) of brandy butter weighing heavy on my stomach (and waistline), there was a need for…

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Push Biking Argentinean Style

21/12/08

Although training and racing rule my world, I also enjoy getting some normality back into my life….. bungee jumping, sewing, crochet, lawn bowls…combined with a healthy dose of mountain biking, off road running, meals with friends, a few vino tipples….i…

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Mahalo and Congratulations!

24/11/08

I want to say thanks so much to everyone that made a bid in the ebay auction. It was very exciting to see the price get higher and higher, especially considering the reward was a few pairs of my smelly,…

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Charity Auction!

12/11/08

Following on from the post Kona charity auction of my special breast cancer awareness Oakleys I have decided to auction off my Cervelo P2C frame and some other odds and sods in aid of Jon Blais’ ALS Foundation. Jon…

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A Bit of Babbitt Banter

27/10/08

I am sure that most of you are sick to death of hearing me ramble on, but if you are desperate for some mindless entertainment, or something to listen to during a dull turbo session or long run in the…

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A path to new adventures!

27/10/08

My life has always been one full of exciting challenges, wonderful opportunities, and new adventures. I have followed many paths, and the path I have taken in the world of professional triathlon has so far been paved with success…

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World Ironman Championships: never, ever give up!

21/10/08

OK, so having had a week to recover I am finally able to put fingers to keyboard….although the hangover might mean that I am slightly less coherent than usual! I am living by the motto – work hard and play

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