January 17, 2022
Triathlon 3 – 52x52 Challenge
Friday 14/01/22
Number Three
6.45am
Swim -27.14
Bike - 1.21.08
Run - 58.48
Number 3 came around very quickly. Oddly enough I found myself mid week looking forward to today, don’t know why, maybe it’s just my weird brain that likes to push myself, who knows. But that mind set made it much easier mentally this morning. Physically was ok as well, although this week I had a sports massage to iron out some issues I’ve had since the last two I’ve done and that left me with very deep bruises in my chest. Also on Wednesday I did a tough strength weights set in the gym as I need to build up some muscle to get through this challenge and of course that meant my shoulders and arms were really achy - so much so that it was a huge effort to get my running top on and off 🙄
But all in all, whilst I am now facing a day of work meetings with tiredness already setting in, I think it was a good Triathlon and I am pleased that I am now out of the 50’s and into the 40’s (sounds like I’m getting younger!)
More updates from Rob
Rob talks to BBC News about his 52x52 Challenge
Watch Rob Starr talk to BBC News about his 52x52 Challenge on the day he finished his 52nd and final Triathlon of the year!
Triathlon 52 - 52x52 Challenge
A short blog to end; Triathlon 52/52 done. So pleased it’s over. Lots of money raised for the Starr Trust and I really hope it continues as there are so many young people who need our help.
Triathlon 51 - 52x52 Challenge
That was one of the hardest yet both physically and mentally. Physically because my back is still in muscle spasm, caused by a Crohn's flare up that needed rest but didn’t get it. Mentally because the whole triathlon was done gym based, which meant no sea, no air, no trees, no birds - just a clock telling me I’ve hardly started!
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