Goodbye 2012

2012 is going out with a woosh as the wind continues to bater us. So much so that todays training was moved indoors; a 1 hour turbo session followed by yoga and then a core workout. Most people find the turbo excellent for their fitness but boring however I try and deflect from the boredom by using the time to think (between breaths!). So I reflected on the year that has just been. It was a good year for the family with health, exams, sporting achievements, a job and the eldest passing his car test. We had an unbelievable holiday in the Caribbean and business has done well. I achieved a great result in Ironman Lanzarotte (considering a year earlier I almost came home from a training camp 'cause I couldn't hack the cycling in the wind and the hills) and am now well into my training for MdS. So as the sweat poured off me I was smiling contently thinking 2012 was a good year all round and tomorrow I will welcome 2013 with the biggest challenge of my life - the Marathon des Sables. In 27 days time I will be taking part in the longest run of my life, The Great Glen which involves running from Investness to Fort William in 2 days - 79 miles. That is 2 back to back Ultra Marathons and this will give me a good insight as to how tough running long distances day after day will be. I'll get a taste of the real thing in a 4 day training camp in the Sahara in February and finalise my training in march before heading off in April. I hope you all get time to reflect on 2012 and put down some markers for 2013 and beyond. Have a happy, healthy and successful 2013 and please keep following my journey and spreading the word about Mission Ironman. Cheers!