Author Archives: iamtombird

Training following a night dressed as a sailor at Koko s in Camden with the Discob*tches (TM) isnt easy at the best of times, however as my first official triathlon draws nearer, the butterflies have started to flutter and the urgency to make up for lost training has suddenly dawned upon me. Diet, I haveContinue reading “Training – where has the time gone ?”

‘Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them’ Castro Despite sun burn and a few hangovers, we managed to get a few jungle run s in on Paradise Island in Koh Yow, just a short boat ride from Krabi. The intense heat and lush jungle took me back to the Amazon however due toContinue reading “Training in Thailand”

After a slow start to the year in training, I am pleased to say we are back in the game with some hard sessions under the belt and plenty more to come. This weekend saw cycling across Norfolk, 90 mile round trip including a trip to the seaside to try on the new wetsuit. TheContinue reading “Training in full flow…Ironman and Jungle Marathon 2011”

“The human body is capable of amazing physical deeds. If we could just free ourselves from our perceived limitations and tap into our internal fire, the possibilities are endless!” – Dean Karnazes. So I will be swimming, cycling and running the Ironman 2011 on my 38th birthday.  There is nothing more challenging out there than havingContinue reading “Ironman UK – 31st July 2011”

David Grayson “Adventure is not outside man; it is within”. Having had time to reflect on an incredible adventure both physically and mentally, I now have to put this race behind me to focus on the next challenge. Deciding what race and how to approach it for such a novice isnt easy. My new JungleContinue reading “the next challenge ?”

It was all nearly over. Last race day (32km on the beach in the blistering sun) and then a slap up lunch at Missus Miggins Pie shop.  After all the kerfuffling with final hammock removal, a beautiful beach start it was the final attempt to put one leg in front of the other. At this pointContinue reading “Final Stage and Finish”

Thursday – 90km day. a bright start to the day with another river crossing – 200m ish (630 am start so nice and chilly !). broke free onto the trail at a good pace following the crowd only to discover 200m in we were going the wrong way. Divert to some more jungle action inContinue reading “Day 5 and 6”

  following last nights long trip through the jungle under torchlight, i actually had a good nights sleep. some people who didnt complete the final stage ( due to it getting dark and it being dangerous for jaguars….HELLO ! why was I allowed up there then monkeys ????),  a hot day with more drop outsContinue reading “Day 4”

37km of fun today ! started off with a de-brief this morning with the news that Darren was coming round and Danny was still critical. We were all asked to sign another disclaimer this morning as the medical support from Monday highlighted a few issues. Apprently the hospital we were supposed to have acces toContinue reading “Day Three”

Ok after sending last nights update, people here started dropping like flies. Darren from Boot camp and Mark from pre-run curry, both hydration / exhaustion issues. Then someone collapsed and went into a fit – a total of 5 people got taken away last night to the hospital. Rumour has it a couple are inContinue reading “Day Two”