Choosing my Ironman Journey 2017 Venue – Bolton? Copenhagen? Wales? Kalmar? Austria?

The decision of which race to enter for my first Ironman was not straightforward. To a…

My Ironman training – and a bit of a hiccup in my F3 HM prep

I just had this post-Autumn race panic. You know, in autumn when you fill the next…

My Ironman Journey – Kit cheque List

Ha Ha. Geddit? Cheque list. This is going to be expensive! I appreciate that Americans spell…

My Ironman Journey – Runner to Age Grouper to Ironman

I’m not so sure if anyone is particularly interested in MY Ironman journey. There have been lots…

Mizuno Wave Rider Review – Detailed view of Waverider (* 20 *, 21, 22 similarities)

Mizuno Wave Rider Review - A Detailed Look At Mizuno's Fabled WAVERIDER 20, now in its…

Thames Trail Half Marathon (F3) and other Running Races 2017 – Windsor / Kew / Long / Hever

It’s still sinking in that I am supposedly doing a full Ironman in 2017. Of course…

"Ironman or Iron-Distancer?" That is a question.

Are you an Ironman or an Iron-distancer? That was the thought which faced me a couple…

Kinematix raises €2 Million – plus TUNE now generally available in EU / USA

Portugal-based Kinematix  have just raised €2 Million from a Portugese investor. Presumably this is for further…

Speedo Biofuse Finger Paddles

I think the Amazon man is really Father Christmas don’t you? Except he comes FAR more…

Garmin Vector 2 Review

Garmin’s Vector 2 pedals are ANT+ compatible, dual-sided power meters. They are compatible with LOOK KEO cleats.…

Suunto Spartan SPORT vs Garmin 920XT – Open Water Swim GPS Track

This is my 1500m weekend swim course. I do it a LOT. The SPARTAN is in…

Hever: Gauntlet Triathlon – Race Report

The Half-Iron Distance GAUNTLET is a significant challenge. 70.3 and full distance triathlons are not for…

Xert / Baron Biosystems / Cadence Optimizer on the Garmin Edge 820

This is an interesting one that falls under the ‘certainly can’t hurt’ category AND it may…

Garmin Edge 820 get a welcome firmware boost

A few annoying little foibles on the Garmin Edge 820 have been squashed with the latest…