So Bahrain 70,3 wasn’t on the race plan at the beginning of the year but after such a great season of racing i was feeling the lows of the end of the season and wanted one last “Fix”! So in a last minute spur of the moment thing, i booked a flight and hotel and it was…
Year: 2017

Ironman 70.3 Weymouth Race Report
Weymouth 70.3 was a bonus race for me and one that i wanted to race as it was my local race living 30mins away. I qualified for the World Championships there last year and i was hoping to do that again this year although i was not sure exactly how it would go being a…

Ironman 70.3 World Championships Race Report
In my usual style lets start this race report by setting out what my race plan and targets were for Chattanooga and then seeing how well i executed on them. With this being my first world championship race i didn’t really know what to expect apart from lots of ultrafast people…. I flew out a week early…

Ironman Edinburgh 70.3 Race Report
So i think like allways that it would be good to start this race report by setting out what my race plan and targets were for Edinburgh and then seeing how well i executed them. I didn’t get the chance to visit Edinburgh prior to the race to sample the course and is it was…

Giro Aerohead Ultimate MIPS Helmet
So on recommendation from a fellow training partner i decided to try out the latest “Fastest” aero helmet that is being talked about. After a good search on the internet i managed to find it for just under £350 which is a lot of a helmet, but if the claims are true then this i…

On Running CloudFlash
I bought the On Running CloudFlash as a new racing shoe for Mallorca 70.3 as id trained in my old racing shoes too much and they were in need of replacement. My first impression of them were that they were a beautifully crafted shoe and i really didn’t want to spoil them by wearing them!…

HUUB AEGIS II 3:5 Sleeveless wetsuit
I bought the AEGIS II 3:5 after i had a poor swim at Dubai 70.3. (29:30 ish) My Archimedes II 3:5 had been stuck in France so i rush purchased (as the 3:5 was out of stock) a Archimedes II 4:4 and i really didn’t get on with it. It lifted me up at the…

HUUB Archimedes II 3:5 Wetsuit
I’m currently using two wetsuits from HUUB, the Archimedes II 3:5 and the HUUB AEGIS II 3:5 Sleeveless wetsuit. ( actually have a 4:4 as well but its getting sold as i dont get on with it) I find that i swim much better with the AEGIS as it is less restrictive around the shoulders.…
Physio: Joe Parks
Joe is a specialist in treating a variety of sports injuries and overseeing rehabilitation programmes. He has ten years’ experience of treating elite athletes and Olympians and, in 2007/08, spent 18 months running the Sports Therapy Centre at the Calema Hotel Sports Resort in Portugal. Contact Details: Joeparks@hotmail.co.uk
Coach: Will Newbery
Will is head coach at 9Endurance Coaching and is also an active athlete. He has raced at the World Championships, achieved a sub 2 hours and come in the top 5 in his age group at the European Championships at Olympic distance, won his age group at middle distance and has achieved a 9:20 at Challenge…