Summary – Six months ago when I started training for my 8th Ironman attempt I was excited at the idea of striking back up the blog and documenting my journey towards the goal of a PR and sub-10 hour Ironman at 40. However as the training grew the writing ceased, not for a lack of…
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2023 Santa Cruz 57.2
Ever have a good race?? I mean that in jest, but only half so.. I can’t remember the last time I truly enjoyed myself, hit targets, felt fit and competitive. In a world of recent penalties, technical malfunctions, injuries or post covid mental funk/loss of direction happy outcomes seem rather far and few between, however…
2016 Vineman 70.3 Race Report
Vineman 2014 was an unexpected 70.3 PR, still to this day, with a 4:25 overall time and 1:21 run split, one of the fastest amateur runs on a hilly course. Vineman 2014 Race Report – https://david-welby.com/2014/07/16/vineman-70-3-race-report/ Against my better judgement I looked at this prior achievement as a gauge of past and present, old and new, good…
2014 Race Report – 1 weekend, 2 PR’s
It’s always a good sign to PR, and I am happy to report 2 new records for me in swim and run disciplines this past weekend – first in the swim with a 1000 yard pool TT of 14:22 and second in the run with a half marathon of 1:15:17. 1000 Yard Pool Swim TT…
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