This morning started with an amber warning on my HRV. I think being so busy at work, with family life and the fact I had a few beers to relax last night were probably the reasons. So sticking with this system I cut back my planned run to 10 miles around Chatelherault and I paid close attention to my heart rate on the way round.
It was a beautiful early morning and the birds were in full song. For the first time ever I heard a wood pecker doing his thing, it was amazing. The sun shone and the forrest was just stunning so it made my run special. It allowed my thoughts to wander and get some quality time with myself. Not a bad thing to do when you're so busy. My heart rate was perfect which means I must have got the pace right. I could have run another lap as I was feeling great but time was getting on and I had a busy day ahead.
My calf strain disappeared as I was wearing compression calf guards. I'd not been wearing them recently - I won't make that mistake again because they really work.
Tomorrow I am aiming for a15 mile run but it's a late night with dad's taxi duties so I hope that won't affect my HRV tomorrow. Feeling great and with two weeks to go I'm looking forward to the 'Fling.
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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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