http://rajf.co.uk The personal blog of Robert A J Ford Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:08:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Posted in Running

The clocks roll back and that can only mean one thing – a trip to Portsmouth to catch up with Tom and do the Great South Run. I look forward to this event every year and was gutted when I …]]> http://rajf.co.uk/running/great-south-run-2011/ Posted in Triathlon

If you thought a Marathon was tough and an Ironman down right ridiculous then you’ve probably not come across the rare breed of ultra endurance athletes. Imagine doing back to back Ironmen, now imagine doing 10 back to back Ironmen. You get the picture. …]]> http://rajf.co.uk/triathlon/global-triathlon/ Posted in Cycling

Some say that the perfect number of bikes you can own is derived from the formula [total bikes] = [number of current bikes] + 1. I whole heartedly agree and after my 15 year old MTB started to get a …]]> http://rajf.co.uk/cycling/introducing-clown-bike/ Posted in Cycling

I’ve done a few interesting sportives in Wales, from the  to the , so when I heard of a new one offering closed roads I entered straight away. The Etape Cymru promised to be a great end to my 2011 sportive season. It’s …]]> http://rajf.co.uk/cycling/etape-cymru-2011/ Posted in Life

The original motorcycle globe trotter.]]> http://rajf.co.uk/life/launch-of-the-ted-simon-foundation/ Posted in Triathlon

After some long hours at work and then tough swim at I thought chances of qualifying for the 2012 ETU Triathlon European Championships were minimal. Still I gave it a go and it looks like my efforts have come good.This morning I …]]> http://rajf.co.uk/triathlon/ford-gbr-spot-2012-european-triathlon-championships/ Posted in Life

Two things have marked the passage of time in my life this week: 1. I now own a vice. Although it’s only a small one, and not something that lives bolted to a table in the shed for the rest …]]> http://rajf.co.uk/life/two-new-milestones-in-life/ Posted in Triathlon

Bala is a qualifying event for the 2012 ETU Triathlon European Championships and draws a serious crowd. With my times getting quick and after having spoken to a few friends I thought it worth a punt to register to qualify. Having done I …]]> http://rajf.co.uk/triathlon/bala-standard-distance-triathlon-2011/ Posted in Triathlon

Sandy had competed in the BRAT sprint tri earlier in the season and suggested said the course was good. I don't need much more persuasion than that.]]> http://rajf.co.uk/triathlon/brat-birmingham-standard-triathlon-2011/ Posted in Life

After surviving many a trip to Wales the frame finally split on a canal tow path outside of Wilmcote. Better there than on single track I guess. Should I find a replacement frame? Hmmm.]]> http://rajf.co.uk/life/the-gt-it-dead/