Whilst we know Ironman consists of a 180km cycle, this doesn’t mean in training we only do long distances. On the contrary. In order to build confidence and endurance, shorter rides are just as beneficial for Continue Reading
My birthday started different than any birthday before! Where a slight hangover and sleeping late was normal, I now got up at 7, had a coffee and some fruit (and lots of great sporty presents, thank you Holly!) and Continue Reading
Open water. Something that isn’t in our training plan often…YET! Michiel has been working hard on his technique, and training in the pool, but part of this stage of training is to get confident in the Continue Reading
Our big event, the full Ironman in October, is in Calella, a little outside Barcelona. We were lucky enough to be in Barcelona when the half 70.3 Ironman was taking place in the same place – a great chance to Continue Reading
The final night in Bangkok, we had to check out the city from above! Luckily, the rain from the day stopped, and we had a beautifully clear night to enjoy the views at the top of the Vertigo Bar – Banyan Tree. Continue Reading
Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan (try and say it…), is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok.  It’s best known for its 80 meter high hill called Golden Mount with a beautiful gilded stupa on top. Whilst we were Continue Reading
No trip to Thailand would be complete without a trip to Bangkok, right? We had to see this place! We hopped on a fight, which was loads shorter than what we were used to at just 50 minutes, and it was time to see a Continue Reading
It is always nice to learn about local history and traditions in the places we go, and like to do so with someone who knows what they’re talking about! ‘Phuket Lets Go’ had great reviews, and we Continue Reading
Spring water, salt water, hot water, cold water – the Four Waters Eco tour. This tour was organised through CC’s Hideaway – we were collected in true Thai style pickup truck come bus, and taken to the Continue Reading
Phuket is known for its idyllic islands. It is actually a large island itself, with a crossing onto the mainland in the North. We wanted to see a smaller island off the coast, because, well, we were here. But, you Continue Reading
