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Mandurah Ironman 70.3

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Having just done this event yesterday I wanted to get my thoughts out early before the details got fuzzy in my mind. It was probably the hardest race I’ve ever done – not in terms of suffering but ...

Created: 11 Nov 2013 15:43 Views: 6086

Everything in Balance

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My 2013/14 season seems ready to kick off to a great start with my rehab from knee troubles well behind me now and my body adapting well to the rigors of half ironman training....

Created: 15 Oct 2013 13:37 Views: 5628

Coming back after injury!

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It's now just over 7 weeks since I injured my right knee (see previous blog) and the good news is I seem to be "fully" healed and can run, rid

Created: 16 May 2013 11:18 Views: 6146

Making Kefir - Instructions

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The following step by step instructions was written by me with photos of my culture. I hope that you'll find this useful. If you wish to find out more about kefir,...

Created: 10 Apr 2013 11:22 Views: 8250

MTB Crash at Rapid Ascent X-Adventure!

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Last weekend I was in Dunsborough for the X-Adventure offroad triathlon. 3 events were held over the weekend, with both a Short Course and Kids race on the Saturday and the Long Course on the ...

Created: 28 Mar 2013 16:10 Views: 8741

Women's Tri Hillarys 2013

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Today's women's triathlon at Hillarys was a family affair with Chardae doing the Tadpoles race, me doing the Long Course, and Leah & David there to cheer us on....

Created: 03 Mar 2013 18:11 Views: 4637

The Perfect Green Salad

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Had a crazy day yesterday fitting in too much and I ended up arriving home late for lunch with no idea what to prepare - all I had was this desire to use a perfect avocado sitting on my kitchen ...

Created: 01 Mar 2013 14:38 Views: 5089

My experimental raw green pasta sauce

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Everyday lunch is a challenge. Whilst I am perfectly happy to munch on a big salad every day, David gets a bit bored with the same textures so sometimes I try to whip up something different....

Created: 27 Feb 2013 19:27 Views: 4739

Todays yummy lunch

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I'm actually pretty pleased with this - chicken vegetable & quinoa soup! Bake a few chicken fillets on oven tray (about 15mins)....

Created: 26 Feb 2013 17:01 Views: 4868

My Raw Food experiences

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A few months ago, I was introduced to some raw vegan foodists and thus began a whole new journey of discovery about food. I've always been interested in nutrition, cooking,...

Created: 21 Feb 2013 13:43 Views: 6881

Albany Half - Race Report

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Last Saturday I did a half-ironman distance triathlon in the beautiful SW WA town of Albany. This was my third triathlon of this distance so I knew what to expect in many respects,...

Created: 10 Jan 2013 15:04 Views: 6690

Kicking the Coffee Habit, Making Kefir, and going Green!

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A few things in my life I wanted to change this year included getting on top of my hydration (always a problem); put a stop to my coffee addiction; and control my evening sugar cravings....

Created: 09 Jan 2013 16:53 Views: 5764

Training & Injury Management Update

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The good news is I'm still on track without injury so should be right to compete in this Sunday's City of Joondalup Triathlon, race 1 of the TriEvents sprint series and I'm looking forward to it!...

Created: 12 Dec 2012 12:15 Views: 5694

2012 Interclub Triathlon (Mandurah)

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Last weekend I participated in the Interclub Championship, an annual event held in Mandurah since 1994, organised for friendly inter-club rivalry....

Created: 06 Dec 2012 13:00 Views: 5092

My 8 year old just got her first road bike

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We've feeling very lucky to have picked up a wonderful junior road bike for Chardae through another family in the tri club. Chardae had outgrown her MTB bike (that was previously Leah's) and ...

Created: 20 Nov 2012 16:52 Views: 6800

I just said I'd like to run a marathon - I must be crazy!

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I saw a post on the Impossible to Possible facebook page today that made me say I'd like to "run a marathon". I have NEVER said this before today. It is the last thing I'd like to do,...

Created: 19 Nov 2012 12:19 Views: 3899

My Running Rehab Plan

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Monday 8th October was meant to be the start of my 6 week rehab plan but it didn't initially go as planned but I'm only a week behind as I'll explain later. This plan,...

Created: 24 Oct 2012 13:04 Views: 5833

Test Results & Going Forward

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So here I sit in late September, finally with a clear picture of what has been ailing me since January. Those that know me have some idea of how rough it's been not being able to rehabilitate this ...

Created: 21 Sep 2012 17:21 Views: 5503

7 mths of knee pain GONE!

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I have been nervous to put this out there, but it seems true... I am now running pain-free after 7 horrid months of agony. My physio (David Host of Whitford City Physiotherapy) is the only one who ...

Created: 05 Jul 2012 13:29 Views: 5975

My First "Run for a Reason"

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Last Sunday I did the 14km run in the annual HBF Run for a Reason. I've been seeing another physio since doing the Half (now 3 weeks ago) to get a second opinion on the ongoing knee pains I get ...

Created: 30 May 2012 11:34 Views: 13702

Off Season is GO Season!

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Now that Busselton is over and winter is approaching, I've focussed on a whole new routine. Gone is my familiar triathlon training routine of swim/bike/run/bricks,...

Created: 24 May 2012 11:27 Views: 5857

My Race Story - IM70.3 Busselton

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Probably like most competitors the night before the race, I didn't enjoy listening to the terrible storm during the night. No matter what the morning's conditions would bring,...

Created: 07 May 2012 15:29 Views: 7290

Week 15 Update - My Busselton 70.3 Training Log

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After a very solid Peak week, Week 15 started with some weariness but that's great as it's also week 1 of my 2 week taper. It started with 2 days of rest although that meant baking as this is ...

Created: 30 Apr 2012 16:13 Views: 5536

Week 14 Update - My Busselton 70.3 Training Log

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Week 14 started with the Coogee Triathlon on Sunday 15th April - plus I had my biggest volume week of the season. This is PEAK Week!! (so too, should last week have been, but that didn't happen)....

Created: 30 Apr 2012 15:03 Views: 5373

Week 13 Update - My Busselton 70.3 Training Log

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So here I am at Week 16 - race week but I am a bit behind with my blogs so I'm going to do a few quick retrospective blogs, starting with this one for Week 13, which was Easter....

Created: 30 Apr 2012 12:54 Views: 5268

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