BLOG NO. 4 SOON TO BE IRONWOMAN 23.2.15

Training and Events

by Jacquelyn Schirmer | Feb 25, 2015 | Training and Events

Secret weapon No. 1:  Kumara & Espresso. Where? Plastic bag tucked into my bike shorts.  One each side with Himalyan rock salt.  Easy access while I am cycling! Best advice:  Wait as long as possible to have the caffeine – burn out otherwise VERY likely!...

BLOG NO. 3: SOON TO BE IRONWOMAN

Training and Events

by Jacquelyn Schirmer | Feb 17, 2015 | Training and Events

Three weeks to go. I have the most ridiculous tan lines on my arms from sitting on my aerobars and am pleased that I can call on Evie and Steph to help me post event with an Eco tan out at their Te Arai clinic (https://www.facebook.com/stephaniecammell.massage). What...

9th February 2015 BLOG OF A SOON-TO-BE IRONWOMAN No. 2

Training and Events

by Jacquelyn Schirmer | Feb 10, 2015 | Training and Events

26 days to go.  180km on the bike yesterday.  A wee 25km to support my dear friend Shelby Hyslop in the Tarawera Ultra Trail run on Saturday along with a beautiful 4km swim on the official IM course.  I feel good.  How? Do I deserve it? What happens when I stop?  I...

2nd February 2015 BLOG OF A SOON-TO-BE IRONWOMAN

Training and Events

by Jacquelyn Schirmer | Feb 3, 2015 | Training and Events

33 days to go.   7th March 2015 is Ironman day.  The day that has been looming since I decided after being completely overwhelmed by the emotion at the finishing line in Taupo last year. So wonderful to have so much support from Mangawhai-ians asking me how it’s...