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aquaphobic ultrarunner tackled a Triathlon

What happened when an aquaphobic ultrarunner tackled a Triathlon?

19th July 201719th July 2017 forgedbygeorges

Last autumn I set myself the challenge of conquering my fear of water by taking on a Half-Ironman distance triathlon. In terms of the swimming, I was starting from zero, and […]

 Race stories, Triathlon, Uncategorised  Begin, Challenge, Mindset  6 Comments
4 weeks to go until I attempt to swim 1.2 miles

One month to go until I try to swim 1.2 miles…

3rd June 20173rd June 2017 forgedbygeorges

June is here. For the past 2 years, June has always brought with it a sense of edginess and nervousness, as it’s been the month I’ve raced my two 100-milers. This […]

 Mindset, Training, Triathlon  Begin, Challenge, Just do it, life, Motivation, You can do this  Leave a comment
The Belvoir Challenge, otherwise known in our household as The Mud Run

Belvoir Challenge 2017 – challenge 2 of 12

4th March 201725th March 2017 forgedbygeorges

Challenge 2 of 12 saw me lining up on a cold, wet and windy playing field in the small village of Harby, Leicestershire, to tackle one of my favourite races […]

 Race stories, Races  Challenge, Motivation, Mud, Race report  1 Comment

If I can… I can. How a mental block was shattered and turned on its head

24th February 20176th May 2017 forgedbygeorges

Starting up on the treadmill again after a lengthy absence reminded me of the very early days of my running. I talked a little about this back in one of my […]

 Just do it!, Mindset  Begin, Challenge, Just do it, Mindset, Motivation, You can do this  Leave a comment
The need to race

12 in 12 – my challenges for the year

31st December 20164th January 2017 forgedbygeorges

Traditionally, I’ve not raced very often, but, inspired by The Wounded Pelicans, I’m going to race more this year. So, for 2017, alongside all the regular training, I’m going to do at least […]

 Races  Begin, Challenge, Just do it, Motivation, Race report, You can do this  1 Comment

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  • I run ultras, but I’m only now learning how to race a marathon
  • How small lifestyle changes can amount to something surprising
  • Belvoir Challenge 2017 – challenge 2 of 12
  • If I can… I can. How a mental block was shattered and turned on its head
  • Treadmill sessions for ultra runners – why they have become a key part of my training
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