I already have entered Ironman UK at Bolton 19 July 2015, but my main goal for 2015 was to run 100 miles or compete in a 24 hour event and hopefully complete 100 miles that way. I had been looking at Endurun in Newcastle at the beginning of May, but since my DNF at IMWales I don't want to detract from my IMUK training and so have decided to enter Equinox24 for Sept 15 as soon as it opens. And attempt to run 17 laps of 10 km.
So, that's the A races planned and I will be looking for some B races.
What about now? Well, I have learned a lot about myself over the last fortnight. My swimming is not aggressive enough, so I plan to swim at least once a week between now and the New Year swimming drills and once a month swimming as far as I can in an hour, then in the new year I plan to tailor my training to Ironman UK. I will continue going to Watt bike sessions and try and egg one hilly long ride a month. I will try to improve my run pace by doing occasional park runs and racing.
Between now and getting back to specifically Ironman training, I plan to enjoy being a runner again so gave entered a few races to keep me going. I have also entered The Great Yorkshire Stair Climb in Leeds. It's 522 steps over 32 floors. That should hopefully strengthen my legs and glutes.
Planned events
04 Oct 2014 Round Ripon Ultra, 35 miles.
12 Oct 2014 Yorkshire Marathon. 26.2
02 Nov 2014 Guy Fawkes, 10 mile
16 Nov 2014 Wensleydale Wedge, 23 miles
22 Nov 2014 Yorkshire Stair Climb
06 Dec 2014 Frosbite 30, 30 miles
19 Jul 2015 Ironman Uk 140.6 miles
Sept2015 Equinox24 multiple 10 km laps
