Unfortunately Bracknell Half Marathon didn't really go to plan and despite being on target at 8 miles (a few seconds over the hour) a hilly next 2 miles meant I was behind schedule and I didn't beat the 100 minute barrier (1.42.11) but the race went well and I felt strong towards the end.
I have been experiencing pain in my left knee towards the end of runs recently and the nice massage lady at Bracknell told me I have an "insanely tight ITB" and so now I am on a strict regime of stretching!
With the cycling season now well under way I was starting to feel slightly concerned that my times in the Thursday night 10's weren't really going to plan until last Thursday when I felt much stronger and was able to keep the pressure on the whole way round the 2 laps and clocked 25.56 the fastest on that course since 2005.
I've got my first Triathlon of the season this weekend with the Dorney super Sprints at Eton Rowing Lake on Saturday and I'm thoroughly looking forward to the chance to test myslf in all 3 disciplines.
About Me
- Mark Dewey
- I've been taking part in Triathlons of increasing distances since 2005 when I took part in the Dorney Super Sprints and I've been hooked ever since. I completed my first Half Ironman last year and feel I'm ready for the big one this year. Ironman is a 140 mile Triathlon consisting of: 2.4 mile Swim (152 lengths of a standard pool) 112 mile Cycle (almost the entire length of the M25) 26.2 mile Run (the equivalent of the London Marathon) To be honest I’m a little bit scared of it but I guess that’s a good thing! I’ve always expected to finish the events I've taken on in the past but I have an enormous amount of respect for Ironman and I am expecting it to test me to my absolute limits. A big part of my motivation for completing Ironman is Tom Prince, the thought of Tom and his family make it all worthwhile and it often keeps me going when my body has long since said it's time to stop. Please read Tom's story opposite and if you would like to help me to raise money for the trust you can do so at www.justgiving.com/markdewey
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
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