July 4, 2022
Triathlon 28 - 52x52 Challenge
Friday 01/07/22
Number Twenty-Eight
Swim 35.53
Bike 1.45.30
Run 56.22
Triathlon 28/52 done.
I’ve not a huge amount to say about it other than it brings me to a week off. That is definitely a highlight for me as I am so ready to get a break from endless exercising and this seemingly relentless challenge. The Tri itself was a case of the mind telling the body that it wasn’t really tired and repeating it until it felt true. The mind is definitely stronger than the body by far.
Swim - bumpy like a washing machine and simply no way to get a smooth stroke.
Bike - actually surprisingly lovely. Up to Devil's Dyke, stunning views, then a big loop until 40k was done.
Run - five laps of Hove Park. Repetitive, but easy, just needed to keep going.
Fundraising - still a lot to do before we hit the £100,000 target, but over £40,000 so happy with that. Now for a week of sitting in the Turkish sun, eating without thought, drinking without guilt and hopefully (🙏) rest & sleep. I am so grateful that I did two triathlons the other week to give me this break 👊
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
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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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