16/09/2025
GET YOUR HANKIES!!
5 years ago I was hit by REDs, a chronic fatigue disorder which left me bed bound. I went from a pretty good top international age group athlete to nothing. Immersed in fatigue and tiredness that took many things away from me, including being a dad to my daughter. My beautiful wife took the reins whilst I tried to navigate myself out of the depths.
I then got multiple clots on both of my lungs just before Xmas in 2021, just another little hurdle to keep trying to face
I thought I was breaking the back of it finally, about to do my first triathlon. Not in my usual shape, with comments about my weight. It was tough but I thought you’ll see. I won the swim and actually biked strong and got on the run only to get calf pain. I had to pull out, and this was the start of another calf clot which in 2024 went to my right lung
Another year of training, disappointment, gains and losses and here we are at 2025.
I am now on life long blood thinners to avoid future clots. I have dodged a life bullet twice and feel thankful for what I have, and for what I WILL get back
In 2024 I couldn’t finish most races due to fatigue and I’m super proud to say that 2025 has been much kinder. There have been blips but I’m back racing and finishing. Im not back to anywhere near my old self but I’m proud of myself for getting there
With the help of my friend and coach Dan Geisler we’ve only gone and automatically QUALIFIED FOR:
✅European Age Group Champs
✅World Age Group Champs
It’s an emosh post for because I now feel this is the start!! See you in 2026!!