Scott helped me put on my new ISM Peloton saddle last night. I watched this video which is a great help and shows pointers of what you should be doing. There are a few things to note, like the level of the rails under the saddle and the height. Below is the video to help you set it up correctly on your bike. With my Avanti I couldn’t get the seat to go down enough [...]

I was very lucky for Christmas this year! A few of them were triathlon related – Scott gave me an ISM Adamo Peloton saddle for my bike and the new Blueseventy Flare togs. I love them and I can’t wait to get the new saddle on my bike and try it out. I had no idea he was getting me that. They are known for making long rides a lot more comfortable. So I’ll try [...]

My neice raced in her first duathlon at school. She’s only 5 so the distances are only short. So cute! Here she is with the future budding athletes!

We had the Christchurch Triathlon Festival last Sunday (19th Dec). One of the main sponsors was John Bull Cycles – bike shop in Christchurch. I think it was their first time sponsoring a triathlon event and I hope they continue! John Rastrick was at the event with 2 Avanti tents and loads of gels and gear for sale if anyone needed last minute gear. A few days before the race John gave me some of [...]

My boyfriend Scott (McNab) bought his first time trial bike only a few weeks ago now. He had one race on it – the South Island Half Ironman. Before that race he had trouble fitting our race wheels on because of the brakes. Apparently on the new model of bike they have changed this, but with his current model you need to file down the brake pads a hell of a lot or change the [...]

It was another gorgeous day in Christchurch with a high of about 30 degrees. What am I doing on a wind trainer? I had a swim this morning, about 1.5 hours at Jellie Park then off to the hairyLemon office for the day. After working behind a computer all day I can’t say I get excited about a long bike ride. But if it’s outside around the beautiful scenery of the Port Hills  it’s 100% [...]

It was a lovely evening for race 2 of the Surf n Turf series last night. This Wednesday my boss Graham had signed up too. He bought his first wetsuit a few days ago, but hasn’t swam in the open water yet. We have told him it’s a bit different that swimming in the pool – but I don’t think he realises yet how different it is. Noone does until you get in and see [...]

I’ve picked my races for the 2010 / 2011 triathlon season. Could be useful for anyone out there who is wanting to find a local race this Summer. Some great motivation to start exercising and tone up for the beach! 1. Triathlon Festival Christchurch (19th Dec 2010) I recommend doing this race, Pegasus is such a nice place to swim and the run is a nice flat one around the edge of the lake. This [...]

Last night was the first race of the Christchurch Surf n Turf series. They have lots of races going on at the same time. Last nights options were: Short run – 3km Long run – 5km Short course ocean swim – 400m Long ocean swim – 900m Short aquathon – 400m swim + 3km run Long aquathon – 900m swim + 5.5km run Multisport surf ski / kayak Scott and I entered the long aquathon (900m [...]