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You know those moments that will stay with you for a lifetime? I had a most unexpected one today watching my friend and training partner Darron finish his first half Ironman. It is an achievement in itself to swim cycle and run for seven hours. But when you consider that Darron used to be a triathlete before becoming a paraplegic in an accident 10...
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my new orchid necklace. trying a mooncake during the mooncake festival....
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Museum of applied arts Why would anyone graffiti such as stunning building? Amazing ceiling My Budapest birthday Birthday dinner- mushroom rissotto and Greek salad szechenyi chain bridge spans the Danube was the first permanent bridge to link the cities of Buda and Pest. The Budavari Sikla funicula (cable car to castle hill)...
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Yummy vegetarian restaurant Little India...
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After a 3.30 wake up,we were back at the hotel about 5mins before 10am- just in time for me to have breakfast (in my wetsuit and soaking wet race top) walking back to the hotel after the race With my friend and training partner darron shields who was competing in his first paratri...
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Hi all, Just a quick note to let everyone know I arrived safely in Budapest for the triathlon world champs. Most importantly, Debbie arrived here too with my bike and racing chair in tow. So we are all set to race on saturday. My flight from schipol was delayed from 10am till after 12, much to my bemusement after I got up early at...
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After months of training and anticipation the IPC world swimming championships are over, and I am happy with my results. Out of my three events I received bronze in the 50m breaststroke, placed 4th in the individual medley and our relay team came 7th. Day one of racing My first day of competition, August 19th, was quite busy. I had the relay heats in...
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The ‘medal girls’ with the girl who lead us out in the victory ceremony The medal ceremony preparation room...
