ChatGPT built me a 12-week 10km swim training plan, designed my race nutrition strategy, calculated my kilometre splits, and coached me through every decision leading up to the Christmas 10km Ocean Swim at Coogee Beach. Then, on race morning, I asked it one more question. It told me to open my Maurten gels at the … Read more
Busso 100 is part Festival of Triathlon where the town of Busselton hosts 2 days of racing. I signed up to do the Busso100 course a longer distance event. Busselton Festival of Triathlon – Busselton Festival of Triathlon really was a festival of triathlon having all different race types. Saturday they had a a sprint … Read more
Ironman New Zealand was a bucket list race of mine and it did not disappoint. Everything seemed to go above and beyond and we got perfect racing conditions. This was simply one of the best races I ever did. There was a feeling from start to finish you were part of something more than a … Read more
Busselton Ironman is one of the most beautiful places to race. We are spoilt for it to be our local marque event. After racing down there 5 times it is somewhere we shouldn’t take for granted. The pristine Indian ocean start to swim with the fishes in clear waters. A really fast cycling course where … Read more
Sunshine coast half ironman is nice quick bike course but in the hot conditions on the run with little cover is to make sure hydrate and salt tablets Sunshine Coast race itself is in amazing location. A real seaside type town vibe that is a must for any triathletes in Australia – well worth adding … Read more
August 2018 I did the City to Surf 12km in 1 hour 14 mins. It was one of my first “long” runs. One year later I set out to do the full marathon and follow a structured training program. This was one of my first “racing” medals and turns out was only the start of … Read more
This was a big milestone race for me as the first Australian interstate race which brought some new logistical efforts travelling from Western Australia. Also, a different Ironman course than Busselton’s picture perfect swim followed by flat bike and run. Preparation was slightly hampered as I had to change TT 3 weeks out from race … Read more
Usually in winter months I hit the trails but this year want to improve speed vs endurance so after completing Port Macquarie 70.3 I set a goal of sub 4 hour marathon. Originally was looking at doing Rottnest which gave me 5 weeks of training and its not a flat course so the time would … Read more