This race last year provided me with a great motivational kick in the back side. Last year, I ended on the top of the podium for the first time in my long distance career (all of 1 year)! This race last year was my build up race for Ironman Nice and was used to “Iron”
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Rome Marathon 2012
I know this has been a long time coming, please excuse the delay. Another milestone has been accomplished in the long list of to-do’s. My first full marathon was one of ups and downs, success and disappointment and also one that tested the emotions. I set out in January focusing specifically on the marathon- which
Killbride Roscommon 10km Road Race
This race was to be the first of many races this year. With all eyes on the Rome Marathon in a number of weeks, this race was all about speed and fast pacing. I had set out with the mind set of bursting myself through the first 5km and trying to hang on until the
Ironman Nice 2011
This being my first full Ironman race, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. The days, weeks, months of hard work all led to this Sunday morning……the 6am start………the excitement, the nerves, the hopeful elation upon completion and the panic. The lead up to the race was one of extreme preparation and focus. Watching and
CXIII Half Ironman Collinstown
Preparation has been going well to date, as from my last blog. This race was the first big test of my progress throughout the year… testing my training and form together. To be honest, this is the least nervous I have ever been before a race, for some unknown reason. Normally the nerves and belly
Mark’s Blog Ironman Nice #1
6 weeks and counting. During the winter, Ironman Nice seemed an age away, but with time ticking fast and training going well, the days are now numbered. 46 days to be correct. With a heavy winter of swimming under my belt and a good base of biking and running, training has been going very well