Lets go round again

there....see.....i told you i could do it!!

its been a while since i last posted as i really didn't have anything to write that didn't seem self indulgent...rightly so really...anybody who thinks Ironman is easy hasn't done one!
Its not something you can just blag...it has to be taken seriously.

Not a lot has happened since July 31st.....i've sat around...taking some serious time off....ridden my bike once or twice....had a bad back....sat around easting and drinking beer....and now my belt is tight again.
I've tried running a bit...and been very shocked at how hard it feels....how un-motivated i feel...and how slow i am......so there's only one thing to do......another Ironman!!!

Ironman UK is confirmed for Bolton again.....and although on the day i know i will wish i was getting in the water with the other 1500 athletes...i've decided to turn my attention to a different race...besides Mrs B is having a crack at IMUK and its better if only one of us races long at a time..so the other can handle logistics.
So the OUTLAW in Nottingham is my iron distance race of choice....ok its not actually an Ironman (the distances are exactly the same...just not a branded Ironman) but it is incredibly popular...a massive PSOF outing...and a faster (flatter) course but still a massive challenge.And one i'm really looking forward to.

Structured training should start on 5th December...but in truth it will only start in January until then i'm experimenting with MAF running....this is staying in a very low Heart rate building a proper base...training to train if you like....not too much to say about it but its easy and i'm enjoying the 'running' which to stay at a low HR means i have to walk a lot....which is nice.

I'll do regular updates for the few of you who read my blog, i wont do a day by day account like i did on the bcttt forum as lots of people now seem to be doing that (trendsetter or what?)

Its expected to be a faster course...so people are expecting me to knock an hour off my IMUK time.....its not really that simple...but i do aim to get some speed this time round on top of the endurance i will build up...especially on the bike!

OUTLAW!!! here i come!!!