One more sleep

I can’t believe how quickly the past few weeks have gone, and how far I’ve come. Tomorrows the day and I’m prepared the best I can. I’m nervous and excited. I dropped my bike and picked up my pack this morning and then realised the scale of this event. Over 10,000 people will be competing … Continue reading »

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The Ocean

Sorry to those of you (if there are any) who follow my blog and started to wonder what happened to me and if my ankle injury was serious. It wasn’t. I suffered some bruising and was able to walk on it after a few days. It hasn’t stopped me swimming or running at all. I have … Continue reading »

Good or Bad News

Would you like to hear the good news or the bad news first? I think i’ll start with good. Earlier this week I swam 800 meters, double the requirement for the Triathlon and I felt awesome. Today I wanted to at least match that performance, so I headed to an outdoor 50 meter pool. Not … Continue reading »

Some Motivation for your day

Reblogged from glennfolkes: Here is a cool motivation video I saw today, how bad do you want it? This speech by Eric Thomas (over the top of some awesome sports clips and spelling errors) just sent shivers down my spine. This motivational speech can relate to more than just my fitness goals, it can be … Continue reading »

Sore is the new Sexy

“Sore is the new sexy” Feelling way more sore than sexy right now.   (image – http://www.motivationblog.org/category/workout_loss_fat/)

Don’t forget to stretch

I wanted to go for a run at lunch today, but I’m SO SORE. My hammy’s and quads are killing me. Yesterday I went for a swim, then straight to volleyball training. I’m now training  for the Womans Volleyball  Team for the “Unity Games” to be held in April which is run by my local … Continue reading »

Overcoming a Mental Block

I’ve mentioned in my previous posts that I could not overcome the mental block of swimming a complete lap in a 50-meter pool, even though I could do it in a 25-meter pool. Today was the day that I would overcome that block. I asked coach to meet me at the Wyndham Leisure Centre near … Continue reading »

Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone

I have never been happier, over the past few months. I am finally pushing my self to do something I was afraid of; something I thought I could never do. I’m out of my comfort zone, and I love it.

Get Toned In The Pool –

After I finish my swim, I’m going to do these exercises that I found in Get Toned In The Pool article .