Makeover

Ok, I've been missing in action for a while now, no excuses, I've just been slack. Originally I created my blog when I was racing at the top level of Ironman Triathlon. The idea was to keep anyone interested updated on my training and race schedule. If you haven't noticed I haven't been doing any training or racing over the past couple of years, so the blog updates have been few and far between.

However I'm about to do a makeover and be doing regular postings, hopefully very interesting!
From May to September I will be hosting triathlon, cycling and multisport holidays in Morzine in the French Alps.... can I tempt you to come and join me?

check it out - www.tri4thealps.com

Have been very busy working on our new Triathlon, Cycling and Adventure holidays in the French Alps.  Check it out.....

 

 www.tri4thealps.com

 

Can highly reccomend a trip to Morzine for the ultimate holiday experience!

A new love for the bike

The last 3 months have totally reinspired my love for the bike. I haven't counted distance or time but have loved every minute of it. I have been riding my bike and viewing the amazing scenery of the unbelievable French Alps. Taking in the villages, mountains,waterfalls, lakes, wildflowers and of course a bakery stop or two! I have conquered many cols including Alpe d'Huez, Col de Joux Plane, Galibier and the list goes on. I even rode my bike for 6 days straight from Morzine on the Route de Grand Alps to Nice on the Mediterranian. Now I can't wait to do it all again, and more, next year!!

Fitness Improving....

Sunshine and hills have been a great combination for working on the base fitness at Base Camp Morzine over the past few weeks. A different course for every cycle but always a Col or two is creating tired but satisfied legs! Have also been exploring the trails and roads with so much gorgeous scenery to keep the mind occupied. Carving it up in the pool too and so pleased to have our own lane most of the time. But its not all a hard slog, have also enjoyed outings to Mont Blanc, Annecy, Montreaux, Vevey, Sameons, Yvoire and the Thermal Baths at Lavey Les Bains to name a few.

Testing out the roads

Have arrived and setteld at Chalet Le Serac, the home of Base Camp Morzine for June and July. Lots of great training to be done! Still some snow on the top of the mountains but lovely down in the valley. Pool warm, roads filled with cyclists and trails look good. Athletes start arriving tomorrow!

 

Young Gun...

My youngest athlete, Fraser Lyon, is in fine form. He has recently finished 9th overall and 2nd Junior at the Tasmanian Sprint Distance Championships and 3rd overall and 1st Junior at the Tasmanian Super Sprint Championships. He is currently leading the Junior State Series Championships. Fraser is a hard worker and passionate about his sport. Top results are a just reward. Keep up the good work Fraser!

TA National Development Camp

Had the amazing opportunity to participate in the 2011 National Development Camp for the top 45 Juniors in Australia. Some fantastic kids with promising talent coming through the ranks. Great work from the Tasmanians Natalea Smith, Jono Butler, Lachy Barnes and Jake Birtwhistle!