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Hi Julian
Well, had a poor day at UK 70.3 this year, just not on it. But on a positive note it was a big improvement on last year, just not what me or my coach were hoping for, but we've addressed the problems and will put em right next time!! Too…
Hi Julian
Sounds like training is going really well for you.
I had the same problem with swimming - ie. getting frustrated with slower swim times, when everything seeming to be going well. My coach sorted that one out for me. Said, concentrate on y…
Today, I have mostly been doing nothing, what a refreshing change!!
I now like my rest days!
Profile Information
- Sport interested in:
- Triathlon, Ironman, Swimming, Cycling, Running
- About Me:
- Husband, father of 2, web developer and triathlon junkie!
Got into sport in 2006, 2008 has been my first competitive season.
12-16 hours/week training.
Train mostly alone, occasionally with pro James Gilfillan. Qualified for Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida, 8th November 08.
Latest news - Now have a coach, Harry Wiltshire of DrivenToTri.
new Half Marathon PB - woo-hoo!!!
new 10k pb!
Winchester Triathlon - 13th overall, 2nd 35-39
Dorchester Triathlon - 5th overall, 1st 35-39
- My PB's
- Bike
10 mile TT - 21.08( 2009)
25 mile TT - 57.44( 2009)
30 mile TT - 1:13.18(2009)
Run
Half Marathon(Bournemouth Bay 2009 - 1' 26" 59')
10k - 39.05(2009)
5k - 19.05( 2009)
Tri
Swanage Classic(Olympic) - 2.21( 2008)
Ironman 70.3 UK - 5.11( 2009)
World Champs 70.3 - 5.02( 2008)
- My Clubs:
- www.driventotri.com
- Website:
- http://www.stevebirtwistle.com
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Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 4:26pm on February 14, 2010,
PB Triathlon Editor said…
- Hi Steve. Good to see you back on the site. Keep an eye out for some performance webinars we've got coming up soon.... How's the training going for 2010 - what's this year's big race/goal? Best wishes PB Tri Ed
- At 4:55pm on October 27, 2009,
Julian Downing said…
- Hi Steve - how did your 2009 season pan out in the end? What's the goal for 2010? Hope all's well, Cheers JULIAN.
- At 4:25pm on April 26, 2009,
PB Triathlon Editor said…
- Hi Steve, we haven't heard from you in a while; how's this year's training with "Driven To Tri" going? Best wishes PB Tri Ed.
- At 12:03pm on January 23, 2009,
Steve Birtwistle said…
- Hi Julian, all good at the moment, just bloody tired! Have two boys of 4 years and 8 months, and both full of cold and not sleeping!! Currently working for Poole Borough Council, not ideal and would like to move but the current climate is not ideal, lot of developers near me are either gettng laid off, or on reduced hours. Public sector has to be good for something! At least the flexi time lets me plan my training better.
Got a question you may be able to help with. I got the ctt handbook and am looking to sign up as an individual member, as my tri club is not affiliated to ctt. Can't find any info on that, do you know how to go about signing up?
Your sites look good, nice and clean. I'm a .NET developer, sql, asp, usual html, xml and the like. Unfortunately they have reduced the web team here from 4 to just me and most of my time is just covering support for intranet, no in-house development being done. As a result my skills are getting a little rusty!
I'm about to hit the turbo next month, as I need to start getting my bike legs back into some sort of shape. Been doing lots of easy miles and commuting everyday, but focus has been on the running and swimming. All going well, have half marathon in the New Forest on Sunday, all off-road, should be nice and muddy! Should be another PB as my last half was over 12 months ago and was a very easy-paced 1:36. I got coach's orders to run steady for first 8 and then build, running the last 3 as hard as I can! I hope I can hold out that long! It's all good fun!
Hope training is going well.
Best wishes
Steve
- At 9:41am on January 23, 2009,
Julian Downing said…
- Hi Steve, Hope all's well with you. Noticed your'e a web developer - who do you work for/which sites? I'm i/c Development @ Hearst Digital, when I'm not training!...Cheers JULIAN.
- At 9:36am on January 23, 2009,
Julian Downing said…
- Hi Steve, hope all's well with you. Noticed you're a web developer who do you work for/which sites? I'm Development Director @ Hearst Digital when I'm not training! Cheers JULIAN
- At 10:39pm on January 12, 2009,
Steve Birtwistle said…
- Hi, Happy New Year.
Cold and sniffles aside all is going really well with Harry. Just got back from a great swim camp day with DrivenToTri, plenty for me to work on. Harry has got me doing some great swim sets and has identified my weak areas. Also been doing solid intervals and hill repeats in my running, big improvements already and bodes well for the forthcoming season where I want to get more competitive in my age group. Harry's coaching style is ideal for me, we don't bog ourselves down with loads of stats and numbers, we just get on and work hard on what I need to do to improve. It works!!
Seen the comment from Dan, his swim info has ben most helpful!
Cheers
Steve
- At 8:07pm on January 9, 2009,
PB Swimming Editor said… - Hi Steve. Happy New Year - how's the training/coaching with Harry going - has it given you a new perspective/motivation? Don't think you will have had an alert on this, so just in case, just to let you know that Dan just left you a comment on one of my blog posts. Best wishes PB Tri Ed.
- At 2:13pm on December 19, 2008,
PB Webmaster said… - Steve.
Our Tri editor is away at the moment.
Thanks for pointing this one out - well spotted. I have changed the URL to your suggested site.
regards
PBWebmaster
- At 1:50pm on December 7, 2008,
Julian Downing said…
- 100's not until July....This time of year I do lots of bike intervals on the turbo to keep power up, plus weights (primarily squats), a once a week hilly ride over 25miles and running 5-10k to keep bodyweight in check. Will start weekly club TT's in April, building upto a 50mile TT in June and then the 100mile TT in July (I do a 12 week progression on training miles on my TT bike). As running's going well, may also do Eton supersprint in May and Windsor in June.
Doing a 50mile TT will definitely help your prep for 70.3. Have always been tempted to see what difference a coach makes, but never taken the plunge - essentially self taught. Keep in touch, be interested to hear what difference it makes for you...
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