Monthly Archives: June 2016

Suffering with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)? Why the foam roller is not the answer…
Posted on June 29, 2016 by jofrancis in Running
In endurance sport ITBS is a common complaint. It presents as pain/soreness down the outside of your thigh and/or the outside of your knee on activity, commonly during running and cycling. Many of you may have or know someone who has hit the foam roller to try help this problem. To case the upcoming points […]
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Results – June 2016
Posted on June 29, 2016 by jofrancis in Results
Liz Scott’s athletes have been busy over the last couple of months posting a string of impressive results: Angie Aldous – Maidstone Triathlon, 2nd AG 1:37:00. Podium finish. Barney Gray – Grafman Middle Distance and British Championships, 7th AG 4:45:00 great preparation for Ironman UK. Christian Seymour – Thorpe Park Sprint Triathlon, 1st in AG 1:10:00. […]
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The Ironman Ballad
Posted on June 20, 2016 by jofrancis in thetrilifereporters
Courtesy of Laura Winder – #thetrilifereporter – month 4 To be sung to the tune of “Eye of the Tiger” Risin’ up From my warm bed It’s like torture I tell you What’m I doing gettin’ up at this time When the rest of the world is asleep Glancing back Boyfriend is warm […]
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Changing plans to accommodate injury…
Posted on June 14, 2016 by jofrancis in thetrilifereporters
Debbie Tyler – #thetrilifereporter – month 4 I managed the Divas on Wheels ride for Pilgrims Hospices last weekend, but dropped down to the 25 miles rather than 50 to look after my knee. It was fine, and I was glad to have supported the very worthy cause. I was fairly happy with my efforts […]
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Excitement definitely trumps nerves!
Posted on June 14, 2016 by jofrancis in thetrilifereporters
Claire Howard – #thetrilifereporter – month 4 After four months of training, priority race weekend is here and I have to say excitement definitely trumps nerves!!!! How did I get to this point? The point being me deciding that taking part in IRONMAN 70.3 Staffs would be a good idea! Pretty much a year ago […]
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