Well its been a while since I wrote anything on my blog, and actually since I did any proper training. Since crossing the finish line in Nice I have been taking things very easy on the training front but work has been seriously busy with the launch of my new business, Ummo Design. I didn’t feel particularly awful in the weeks after the event, I did find myself getting tired quickly whilst running. I have been visiting the gym recently trying to build up a bit of strength and I keep telling myself that if I am putting on weight then it must all be muscle!!

But, as of now I have decided that I am going to try and get back into a bit of a routine and aim to squeeze in another triathlon, somewhere, before the end of the year. My plan is to keep 2 swims, 2 bikes and 2 runs in a week with a couple of sessions of weights if I can find the time. Duration is going to be a long way off what I was doing at the end of my Ironman training , but I do want to keep some distances on the run as I am seriously thinking about doing another Ironman next year.

What ?! you might be saying, but yes, I feel that I should have another crack and try and break the 11 hour mark. Ironman Nice was an amazing experience and the goal in the end was simple, cross the finish line. However I know that I am capable of a quicker time and perhaps on a slightly flatter course I will be able to achieve that. With so many races in the UK now too it looks like I will do something here, making it much easier to train for the specific disciplines. I have learn’t so much over the past year and my approach will be very different but if you have enjoyed following my progress to Ironman France I hope you will continue reading as I try and take my goals to the next level.