Prior to my nomination I have to confess that I hadn’t heard of the Disability Power 100 List which is the brainchild of the Shaw Trust. I was approached via social media by a Facebook friend who I have never met in person informing me of the initiative. He offered to support my nomination and, not one to turn down the opportunity to…
Category: Personal
Disabled Changing Rooms, Ankles and Sex Education
Now I have your attention blogsters, I thought I would give my friends, family and any other cool person who reads this blog an update on the latest happenings in my simple but full on life. My last blog was my race report from the Wollaton Park Cross Country Race guided by the immense Gaz…
Looking Forward to a successful 2019
It’s been a while since my last blog back in October where I reflected upon my 3rd Ironman distance race. I said that I would take a break from Ironman for at least 12 months and those closest to me didn’t think I could tear myself away from the obsessive compulsive drudgery of training and…
Another go at the World Record Ironman Triathlon
It was a throw away comment I made to Mike Myers, a BTF coach, after the 2017 National Paratriathlon championships (which incidentally I won), “I’d have another pop at the Ironman Triathlon World Record if I could find a guide willing to help me.” To which he replied, “I think I know someone who could…
Getting ready for my next World Record attempt
Well it’s been a good old slog to get to where I am today (23 September 2018). Only 2 more weeks to go until Ironman Barcelona where I go for breaking my own World Record as the fastest official Blind Ironman time (11 hours, 3 minutes and 28 seconds). If you are interested in my personal journey of…
London Marathon 2018 – It takes two to tango
This was my 4th London marathon and one I was very much looking forward to. I had deferred my good for age 2017 entry due to a stress fracture of my left foot and it had been two years since my last stand alone marathon which was in fact in 2016 guided by Tim Hemming….
It’s flat and it’s fast but I didn’t get a PB – Eaton Dorney Half marathon RACE REPORT
Hi and welcome to another one of my rambling blogs. An attempt to keep those of you who are interested in my training and competitions, welfare and happiness entertained and in touch with my life, which, I think is a little too interesting at times. If only I could slow down and put my feet…
2nd Free Prize Draw Winner
Thanks for entering the 2nd Free Prize Draw! The winner and runner up have been chosen. The winner of the Sports bag, £10 Amazon Voucher and A copy of From Blind Man To Ironman is…… PETER BASSETT Peter, please get in touch by commenting on this blog. The runner up of the £5 Amazon…
Injuries, gas leaks and world records
The last 3 months have been eventful to say the least. Never a dull moment in my life. Many will know that I changed my job at the beginning of September and that has brought its own challenges and pressures. Apart from the fact that it is a challenging role, it is a little further…
My amazing blind driving experience
I’ve always wanted to get in a car and take part in a blind driving experience. I’ve always been curious to know what it would be like to drive. Growing up I was always interested in cars having several Matchbox toy cars I would play with for hours on end. But, I knew, as I…