Something strange happened this morning which I will share with you. As you know I have been feeling "out of sorts" recently and my sleep was broken at 4.30am with a false alarm call from the security company that monitors our alarm at the office so that didn't help. I got up and prepared to go swimming. As I drove off I changed my mind and headed to the office instead as I thought I could use the extra time clearing up before my holiday. Changing my mind on the way to a training session! This is a first.
On reflection I think I am suffering the "post ironman blues" which I thought I'd avoid by having other events lined up. I currently do not have a training plan nor do I have a control mechanism (my coach) to make sure I am doing it - remember it was 12-14 hours a week before Ironman. So I made myself a wee promise this morning which is when I get back from my holiday my training plan will be ready as will my mindset as I will have 1 month to get ready for a tough half Ironman competition. In the meantime I am going to enjoy the extended rest and not feel guilty about it. Now, back to work!
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Lanzarote Ironman was dedicated to my friend Neil who lost his 3rd battle against cancer on 9 December 2011. On returning from his 2nd bout of cancer he rose to the challenge of taking part in a triathlon which he succeeded in doing despite, as it turns out, his cancer having returned. Neil's story is inspirational -you'll be missed my friend.
In 2008 I started this journey started in a boxing ring raising money for Maggie's Centres. 3 Ironmen later, Marathon des Sables, Grand 2 Grand and Tahoe 200. In 2021 I DNF'd in the Ultra Race Romania, a 250km multi-staged self supporting ultra due to stomach issues. I'm returning this year to complete it as it's unfinished business.
About Me
- Derek B Stewart
- United Kingdom
- My name is Derek Stewart and in 2008 I entered my first triathlon to raise money for Maggie's Cancer Centres and it give me a reason to get fit and learn to swim properly. In 2010 I completed my first Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile marathon) and proved to myself what was possible with a focused approach. Since then I have completed another 2 Ironman, numerous ultras, two staged races; the Marathon des Sables (5.5 marathons in 6 days across the Sahara Desert carrying your own equipment and food); Grand 2 Grand 6 marathons in 7 days (again carrying your own gear) and in September 2019, the Tahoe 200. A 205 mile non-stop race, with 40,200 ft of climbing and ascending, which I completed in 85 hours and 16 minutes including 7 hours sleep. It's been a journey of discovery and 2020 is shaping up for more adventures with 3 races in the calendar.
Conquering Lanza Ironman 2012
Neil Sutherland
Lanzarote Ironman was dedicated to my friend Neil who lost his 3rd battle against cancer on 9 December 2011. On returning from his 2nd bout of cancer he rose to the challenge of taking part in a triathlon which he succeeded in doing despite, as it turns out, his cancer having returned. Neil's story is inspirational -you'll be missed my friend.
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