Ironman Cairns Asia Pacific Championships 6th place in the pro field for me. (8:19). I had a good swim for me but not good enough for the pro ranks. A good bike considering the tough conditions and that it was just Cam and I, and had the 2nd fastest run split. I was...

8th today for me at @challengeshepp . First thought looking at the swim course was “that looks LONG” and I think it was. Probably the worst thing that could happen to me as it makes the gap to bridge on the bike larger. I started ok in the swim before losing the feel...

5th place at today’s Ironman 70.3 Geelong. Although I was never in the race due to a slow swim I feel it’s an improvement and step in the right direction. I am hungry to put myself in the mix or at least in striking distance early on in the race. But I am always proud...

3rd place at today’s race. Last minute decision to race as it’s been a big block of training and yesterday was a big bike day and today was made into a long run day. Swim was replaced with a beach run due to poor water quality which was interesting lol. I can’t say I...

Proof that I was with the whippets for about 1.7k of the race. About 1.5k further then two weeks ago.-I finished 7th today. And when people ask me how I went I struggle to answer. I mean I don’t strive to come 7th. But with perspective and knowing where I am at, I am...

First tri in about 12 months today. Did a great job social distancing. I was bed ridden over Xmas and NY with a chest infection which was really disappointing as I felt I was in good shape. Having only done less than two weeks of training going into today’s race, I...

After a poor race the week before I was very eager to get some redemption at Husky. I had never done the Husky race before and was very excited to see what the fuss was about and Elite Energy didn’t disappoint. I was slightly uneasy about the week I had. Pulling out...

I decided to take part in this race last year due to how great I heard it was and how great the race organizers were to communicate with. When I hurt my back/glute in my final session of my final build I was devastated. This is the 2nd time this year I have made it to...

After missing the first half of the year with some ongoing niggles, I decided to push my boundaries and do three Half’s and two full-distance races in the second half of the year which is typically what I would usually do in one whole year in the past. Doing two Full...

Here is a little report of how the day unfolded for me. My swim was ok, I was by myself most of the time between the 2nd and 3rd pack. It's something I have been working on, spending a significant amount of time focusing on it earlier in the year and I will continue...

I have toed the line 4 times at this race with solid podium finishes but on Sunday I got to break the tape at one of the hardest courses around. In past races, I would get off the bike having to make up time for the leader/s and usually be closing the gap but run out...

This race marks 1-year racing in the professional category. I battled for 13th and in the overall context of things I am happy with that except for the swim, missing the second pack. After Busso, I had all of December off for some much-needed R&R so I really raced...

I am happy to announce I will be racing in this years Sufferfest Triathlon. I have done this race since it was created and it has always been really well organised and I have had a good time. Last year I was runner up and hopefully this year I can come away with the...

 On the weekend I raced Ironman World Championships in Kona and successfully defended my AG title. I didn’t have the race I planned on but I was very happy to come away with the win. There was a lot of pressure on me to defend and race well and it was a great learning...

This race was my first Ironman as a professional and it was a very tough day with extreme heat and humidity, in fact, the toughest race conditions I have ever raced in. I was going into the race after a solid result at Challenge Vietnam Half three weeks earlier where...

My first long course race in Europe and it was a cracker of a day! perfect weather and atmosphere! I was pleased to come away as the fastest age grouper even though I was feeling a little under the weather. Racing here is some much different to racing anywhere I have...

I raced Challenge Vietnam on the weekend (my first as a professional) and managed 2nd place behind Mitch Robbins. I didn’t have a great swim, it’s something I have been working hard on to improve but this didn’t reflect in my performance as it was just one of those...

I am finally home and have had a chance to reflect on Ironman 70.3 Cebu Asia Pacific Championships. The race didn’t go as well as I would have hoped, but I at least have answers to why I think things didn’t go to plan. Firstly going into the race I knew my fitness was...

Athletes often ask me if it’s worth doing a gym or strength and conditioning program. In a perfect world of course it is! It improves technique, performance and lessens the chance of injuries. The reality is that training for three sports and doing recovery activities...

Cairns is such a great place in the world. It was quite easy to be distracted before the race with the beautiful scenery and attractions. This was my first year racing Cairns and it didn’t disappoint. The course is challenging but at the same time enjoyable with a...

My first long course race back after my punctured lung in Feb and I was pleasantly surprised to come away with a AG 2nd place and the 2nd fastest Age Grouper on the day. Busselton put on a great day but I still Just missed out on breaking the 4hour mark but, to be...

In its 4th year of running Warrnambool’s Sufferfest had record times and participants. It’s a very honest and challenging course that gives all levels of athlete the chance to race over a different course compared to most Victorian races which are based on the beach...

There is much debate on whether the beginner triathlete who is a week swimmer should spend time developing their kick. Some schools of thought are that because most beginners are time poor that it is more important to just focus on the front end of the stroke as here...

Most people look at their bikes and think they need race wheels to make them go fast when the truth is they are more likely to get more bang for their buck by purchasing a new cassette, chainring, pedals, or cleats. From personal experience, most people never maintain...

Sprint Distance Triathlon’s are a whole different kind of hurt than an Ironman! But they are great fun and best of all are all over before second breakfast! I was very happy to manage to produce some speed after some long k’s building for Ironman Australia on the 1st...

For anyone who is wondering why I didn’t race and try and defend my title at Geelong’s 5150. I punctured my lung when receiving dry needle treatment for my shoulder. I am absolutely devastated not to be racing in my hometown and defending my title. This comes at a...

I choose Busso for my first Ironman because I have done the half here before so I would be familiar with the course. I had a solid block of training leading up to the race but not perfect, I was sick for about a month. But I felt ready but nervous as I had never done...

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Summary – 1st 25-29 Age Group. 2nd Amateur across the line. 26th finisher Overall Swim 1:01 Bike 4:52 Run 2:54 Total 8:52 I have been trying to qualify for two years now with my first attempt being at Busselton in 2012 where I came second in the 18-24 AG. 2nd wasn’t...

Well it was a wet day and the shorten bike leg was frustrating but safety is key. It was my first race since IM Melbourne and I wasn’t expecting much so when I was the fastest age grouper and 5th overall beating some of the big boys I was stoked! And running a 75 with...

Age group 1st place and New Age group course record! After being sick all of winter and having a knee niggle during my taper and unsure if I would be well enough to race it was a great feeling to be able to compete let alone win my age group, set a new course record...

Today everything went wrong. It started with a crap interrupted 5 hours sleep, then I had my disc wheel on rocked up and found out they were banned for the day, lucky I brought a spare and a chain whip. Then my guts were crook and I was chucking in my mouth the entire...

I was very tired leading into this race after a through Ironman build block in preparation for Ironman Melbourne, then add in the supper tough conditions and I was a bit unsure on how it would pan out. I knew my body was fatigued but fit so I just had to race hard...