Monthly Archives: August 2009

First training triathlon

Posted on August 13, 2009 by holmesinho

I pieced the 3 disciplines together for the first time this morning swimming 500m, cycling 20k and running 5k and I’m not feeling too bad after all that.  The swim was a struggle because although I arrived at Radcliffe baths within … Continue reading →

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More triathlon training

Posted on August 8, 2009 by holmesinho

I’m buzzing today after my first combined ride and run and it looks like I’ll be doing the triathlon next month rather than waiting until next May.  The Head of our department, who I rode the C2C with in June, … Continue reading →

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Running and swimming

Posted on August 5, 2009 by holmesinho

I’ve still not fallen into a regular routine for running although I have tried running straight after getting off my bike in the evening and that has worked well.  Tonight I ran a bit harder and took a glance at … Continue reading →

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Bike Friday

Posted on August 5, 2009 by holmesinho

Last Friday I rode into Manchester as part of the first monthly Bike Friday event.  Manchester Friends of the Earth and the Greater Manchester Cycle Campaign have organised monthly ‘Critical Commutes’ on the last Friday of the month for a couple … Continue reading →

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