Europe update

Just a quick update from Europe! Lisa and I are currently on a 4 week holiday in Europe. Our trip began in Prague and has taken us to Vienna and Salzburg and we are currently en route to Zermatt. In a few days we will board the glacier express, which is a scenic train that will take us from Zermatt to St Moritz where we will snowboard for a week, before heading to London (via Paris).

We received some sad news at the beginning of our trip. A close friend passed away. Elliot and I met 13 years ago and we have been great mates ever since. We shared some special memories that will last a lifetime.

In triathlon related news I am making a few changes to my training structure this season. I will be working with Stu (Eclipse Fitness) on the overall structure of my season, however I am going to have more control of my weekly training schedule. I am really excited about this change and I can't wait to get started when I get back from Europe!

Training has been minimal since Busselton Ironman and I think that this will benefit me going forward. I always miss training and really look forward to getting back into it after an extended break. Yes I will come back unfit and slightly chubby (Europe does this to you...) but I will come back motivated. My goals for the season have been set and I have the plan in place to achieve these and make them a reality.

Another few weeks in Europe then back to reality once again!

Cheers,
Andy

New sponsor - Total Triathlon

I am pleased to announce that Total Triathlon will be supporting me during the 2012 season!  I would like to thank Chad and Dan for giving me the opportunity to join their team and I am really looking forward to working with them throughout the season.

"TOTAL TRIATHLON is a unique concept that aims to consolidate the delivery of high grade, competitively priced products and services for the triathlete in a “one stop store”. Our extensive range also enables us to fully cater to the needs of people involved in any of the triathlon sports – namely swimming, cycling or running – across novice, amateur and professional status."

Total Triathlon have recently changed owners and have re opened the doors at 345 Shepperton Road, East Victoria Park.  Head down to check out the extensive range of gear they carry and mention that I sent you! 

Happy new year!

I am happy to say that 2011 was the best 12 months of my life... and I have no doubt 2012 will be even better!

A few highlights of 2011:

• Became a licensed property valuer & started a new job with LMW Hegney
• Podium position in all my major races, Port of Tauranga Half Ironman, Singapore 70.3, Busselton 70.3 and IronmanWA (2nd in everyone!)
• Put an successful offer in on a house with Lisa (to settle on Thursday 5 Jan)
• Had an awesome training camp in Falls Creek with Team LSDsports.com
• Became an Ironman!
• Did my first 100km run week

Looking ahead to 2012, Lisa and I move out of home in a few days and in 2 weeks we are off to Europe for a 4 week holiday! Pretty great way to start the year :-)


A few images from 2011

Port of Tauranga Half Ironman

Running through the clouds in Falls Creek

Falls Creek

Life on a training camp - train, eat, train, eat, train, eat, sleep, repeat

Busselton Half Marathon, on my way to a PB 1.24

Singapore 70.3, race morning with Mark Luckin

Singapore 70.3 bike

Singapore 70.3 - WA Podium finishers!

Breakfast with my training partners

Lisa and I on Redang Island (during a cruise for Lisa's dads 50th)

Learning to ride a motorbike!

Bunbury Classic (Olympic Distance) - the first time I have broken 1 hour for 40km

Registration for the big one - IMWA

Nick Baldwin and Ryan Waddington - 18-24 athletes at IMWA

Ironman WA - I worked so hard for this day! Was the icing on the cake of an amazing year.