These are stories submitted by or about members of Team Qwik Kiwi
I had a failed attempt at the TUM Miler in 2020 due to my body rebelling against me at the Titoki aid station (I projectile vomited five times) which I took as a sign to call an end to my first go at a miler. This was about 9 or 10 weeks after a hernia op so my time on feet etc weren’t where I wanted them to be. Being a stubborn type of I immediately set my sights on TUM Miler 2021.
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I was inspired 3 years ago watching a friend compete in IRONMAN NZ. Looking at so many people swimming, biking and running to achieve their goal. I thought ‘could I do this?’ One major problem with that idea, is my swimming, I had a big problem that I couldn’t breathe correctly, I hyperventilate and panic. What to do?
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Well to be honest I was hoping this blog would be slightly different!
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From my previous posts my biking is going great! Really seeing improvements and feeling good, unfortunately running has gone quite so well!
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First I’d like to apologise that this blog is late! As the title suggests, the FTP went well but unfortunately not everything about the week!
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The training has been great, the fitness seems to be improving, let’s see what test week brings!
View More Mike’s Middle Distance Magic: Test week is here!
On a positive note this week has seen some good power numbers and some pretty decent speed on the runs! However not everything was on…
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Ironman 2019 was on the weekend I was to commence travel for my deployment overseas, whilst I could of completed it in Taupo and then headed to Auckland Airport, it obviously wouldn’t have been fair on my family. Upon return from deployment several months later, I knew I would be to unfit to do Ironman 2020. Being a stubborn git I know I could of still made it to the finish line, for the free Finishers T-Shirt after all, but elected to give something back to the event that changed my life and still provides a focus to train for each year.
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Don’t know what it is about the lock down that has kicked my butt into gear, but it has definitely worked!
View More Mike’s Middle Distance Magic: Another great week!
First week of some intensity and things are looking good, really positive sessions and all green!
View More Mike’s Middle Distance Magic: Positive Week!