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
Michiel stayed at the Principal Manchester, formally the Palace hotel. Luckily for us, they had a hotel gym – far too cold to train outside in this -100’C weather (little exaggeration, but it was cold!). Continue Reading
Exactly one year after the Mont Ventoux adventure I will be completing my first Ironman! While training for the first time, when I started cycling, I did not know what sport to do, I had no experience at all! I Continue Reading
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Boxing

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Boxing. SUCH a great workout – and a mega effective stress reliever! I love teaching it, and doing it myself also! You may wonder what boxing has to do with triathlon training, and why I incorporate it into Continue Reading
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….and relax

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When you think of Ironman training, I am sure you think ‘exhausting’. Which it is. It is exhausting. The constant exercise, the physical and mental stress, the nutrition, the dedication & effort it takes – Continue Reading
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Doping Michiel

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Being up so high has many advantages and disadvantages. We have to be mindful of the dangers, and the side effects that may come with that, including nausea, dizziness & headaches. Luckily, none have been Continue Reading