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Carolyn

Carolyn

Recent diary entries

Hibernation

It’s been a long, cold spell between blogs. I have been hibernating and have poked my head out hoping now its April that spring might have arrived. No such luck, I got snowed on this week. Some new toys, and … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog : Kit and Advice for the Off Season

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The key thing for me at the end of the race season is to ignore the training schedule (sorry Coach Terry). At this time of year I absolutely need a break to recharge my batteries, take time away from swim, … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog: Exercise vs. Training

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I generally take it easier once my last race of the season is out of the way and cease all training. That’s not to say I stop exercising though- to me training and exercising are two different things. I try … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog : Nice Triathlon

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I’m very lucky to have a training base in Nice and spend quite a few of my weekends enjoying all the wonderful things the Cote d’Azur has to offer; great weather, fantastic mountains to cycle and run in and of … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog : London Triathlon Win

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The London Triathlon has been a fixture in my race calendar for several years now and one that I absolutely love. This was my 4th year in a row of winning my age group there so it holds a special … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog : Las Vegas Ironman 70.3 World Championship

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Las Vegas… what a week. After a week in the Alps including some snow on top of Glandon (more on that later), The Dutchman and I hit Las Vegas and walked into a wall of heat. Talk about extreme’s! Emma-Kate … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog : Chateau Chantilly – Ooh La La!

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As Wiggle is the official retail partner of the Castle Series Triathlon, I decided to head over the channel and check out the Chateau Chantilly race myself. It was the perfect start to my two week vacation where I would … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog : Summer Hydration

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We might not be having a summer chock-full of sunshine but it’s certainly hot and humid so I figure that I’m not the only one that’s been thinking about hydration strategies! I know a few people who suffer with cramps … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog : Men’s Olympic Mountain Bike Race

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One person’s luck is another’s misfortune… A friend of mine found out his non cycling mates had organised his stag weekend to coincide with the Olympic mountain biking, the one event he was desperate to see. So whilst he was … Continue reading

Carolyn Hewett Blog : Three things…

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1. Strava I joined Strava! All of the Team Wiggle athletes are on there, check out the Team Wiggle Strava page. I have been using it for riding and running and get a kick out of the days where you … Continue reading