My First OLY – self-coached

6 February 2023 sandspirations 0

Angie Barnes bought an off-the-shelf plan from my Training Peaks store and programmed it to race day. This is how it went. So, how did I get to this day?—the RAK Olympic distance triathlon.  Months ago, when we made the decision that I would quit my teaching job in order […]

Running – Why Warming Up Is Important

6 January 2018 sandspirations 0

I have to admit it, I am a terrible runner, but I am on the way to improvement. I’ve taken running classes and I practice.  Last December,  I raced in my first 21 kilometre race since the RAK 1/2 Marathon in 2015.  I completed the race without enough training but […]

Female Cyclists with GRIT

16 October 2017 sandspirations 0

Female cyclists are on their bikes and rolling This week saw the kick-off of the third year of the Urban Ultra Women’s Cycling League, further raising the profile of women’s cycling in the UAE. Aimed at heightening awareness of women’s cycling, achieving more media exposure and ensuring women’s cycling is […]

What is Your Stress Coping Strategy?

27 September 2017 sandspirations 0

How are you coping lately?  Feeling the pressure? All kinds of people experience stress, whether they are based in an office, in the home or on the road.  Do you have a coping strategy? You might have lists, “be looking on the bright side”, goals, inspirational Post-it notes, copious quantities […]

Is Your Brain Fit?

10 September 2017 sandspirations 0

It is often said that having a healthy brain is not only vital to happiness and fulfillment in life, but also vital to success at work. A couple of previous employers of mine were under the impression that being very physically fit was part in parcel of performing well at […]

Plan your Tri – but try your Plan

2 July 2017 sandspirations 0

A couple of years ago, I went to a very interesting talk on nutrition, held by Collin Allin. In view of an imminent half Ironman distance at the end of May, Dubai-based Tri coach Trace Rogers from Growings Coaching set up an evening for participants to receive advice on hydration and correct fuelling for this […]