The general theme of this year’s plan is… no overseas races! I’ve travelled to races for the last few years and it would be selfish to do it again this year. Other than that my only criteria is that the race should be within two hours of my house, although: I’ve made an exception for … Continue reading Race Plan 2017 (Iain)
It’s Boxing Day. Iain and I are running a three mile route around Stornoway and I say: “Tomorrow, we’ll run the long way round the Castle Grounds”. I know what I mean. I mean we’ll run from our parents house to the Castle Grounds then we’ll run anti-clockwise through Willowglen, the golf course, Lews Castle, … Continue reading How Long is ‘Long’ (Andrew)
Entered. Six days before Celtman 2017. <gulp>
He’s making a list, And checking it twice, He looks again! He can’t believe the price! Santa Claus is buying prezzies for triathletes! Ho, ho, ho! Merry Xmas! It’s the time of year my mum asks what I’d like for Xmas and I say “How about this saddle for my bike?” I show her the … Continue reading All I want for Xmas is sunscreen (Iain)
Damn. That’s all I can say to that. Damn. I entered three race ballots this year. The first was Norseman, which I didn’t want to race, but I did want to increase my chances in the future as every failure to be selected gives you an additional chance in the next ballot. So, I was … Continue reading Escape From Alcatrazman (Andrew)
Some people get survival tips from a TV adventurer Bear Grylls. A man who hides his luxury caravan hidden just out of shot. Other people get their tips from Ray Mears, a man who tries to avoid being bitten by snakes but whose very name is an anagram of “Ar! My Arse!” Me, I get … Continue reading The one with jellyfish in it (Andrew)
Twin brothers swimming, cycling and running in Scotland 