London Tri offers “Olympic Plus”, what a liberty!
Having already entered this year’s London Triathlon I’m now used to receiving a fair few emails from IMG, organisers of the event, inviting me to sign up to some of their other events which I’m tempted to do and no doubt will at some point in the future. IMG’s latest communication however took be aback [...]
Blenheim tri here I come, first of 3 triathlons in 2010
Blenheim tri here I come, first of 3 triathlons in 2010
Quite unexpectedly I recently signed myself up for this year’s Blenheim Triathlon. It wasn’t an event I was planning to participate in as I’d already signed up for the Windsor Triathlon olympic distance taking place the following weekend on 13 June, but I caved under the [...]
Images and review: Planet X SL Pro Carbon
I’ve owned my Planet X SL Pro Carbon road bike for two years now. Originally purchased directly from Planet X via the Halfords cycle to work scheme I can honestly say that I’m very happy with this purchase, one of my best bike buys to date.
Value and service?
In terms of value, it can’t really be knocked. [...]
Video: What does triathlete Tim Don do on his day off?
When triathlete, Tim Don isn’t training or racing in a triathlon what does he do to relax. Tim gives us an insight into a typical perfect day off which often involves trips to the beach chilling with mates.
Video: Tim Don dishes out great advice for triathlon beginners
Wise word of advice for those new to the wonderful world of triathlon from one of the best in triathlon, Tim Don. “join a triathlon… all of a sudden there’s like-minded people…”
“…one of those sports where there are so many rewards…” Couldn’t agree with you more, Tim.
Video: Tim Don talking about his Olympic 2012 hopes
With three years to go and the countdown under way, triathlete Tim Don gets geed up about competing in front of a massive home crowd in Hyde Park’s Serpentine, London.
London Triathlon 2009 in summary
Over two weeks have passed since completing the 2009 Mazda London Triathlon and I’m still feeling chuffed with myself at finishing a whole 15 minutes quicker than last year, something I wasn’t expecting to achieve. I’m now convinced I can do significantly better next time round, so gunning for a 2:30 next time…
My splits went [...]
Video: Tim Don’s swim training tips for triathlon
Triathlete Tim Don explains why only training in a pool won’t quite cut it come race day.
“Try get in a lake, it is different. In a swimming pool try swimming a length with your eyes closed and you’ll be bashing off the lane rope, because that’s what happens in triathlon…”
Video: Tim Don dishes out advice for the bike transition
Triathlete Tim Don reveals his top tips for competing in a triathlon, including using a cheeky splash of baby oil.
Video: Tim Don triathlon training tips
Tim Don emparting his wisdom via the armchair…
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London Triathlon 2009 – Part 3 the run
Now onto the third and final leg of the London Triathlon 2009 the swim feels like a distant memory.
The run section has always been my nemesis to a certain extent. My physique hasn’t typically been suited to running and still isn’t, I can’t imagine it ever will be but it’s something I’ve been working [...]
London Triathlon 2009 – Part 2 the bike leg
OK, so the second leg of the London Triathlon 2009 begins with the bike stage following what felt like a pretty lengthy swim and somewhat exaggerated T1.
First thing’s first, that T1 was the most incredible transition I’ve ever experienced. The usual bike exit was moved as a result of the extensive construction works to further enlarge the [...]
London Triathlon 2009 – the results are in – Part 1 the swim
A full two days have passed since completing this years Olympic distance course of the Mazda London Triathlon based at the massive Excel in London’s Docklands.
Having dropped the bike off at transition the day before the big event, I eventually arrived at the venue on the Sunday and quickly tracked down and met up with [...]
Race pack has arrived, Blenheim here we go
My race pack for the Blenheim Triathlon arrived today, consisting of: 1 x event brochure, 1 x race number, 2 x race number stickers, 1 x security wrist band. It also confirms my start time of 11.00 am and my race number, 3404, oh yes, remember that one.
Receiving the pack makes it all that much [...]
