Sid & Sarah

& that’s a wrap...Farewell Glencoe. Another summer season in the bag. What a special place when the weather is playing ball!! Our little house is all packed up and currently rolling south. I’m not gonna lie....a… instagram.com/p/B3byGlBjqYz/…

Somewhat deranged I know!!! That’s the result of some #peanutsmugglin sea temps!! 14°c...🤔...how bout No!!! It was hammering down as well so Sid got just as wet inside the Yak!! Probably gettin a little too chilly… instagram.com/p/B24eLJ8jxBF/…

....& another set of what is commonly referred to as the ‘bakers pose’! 😆🙏#downtime #bakeoff #alternativeexercise #newyogapose #injuryrehab instagram.com/p/B2gJAq1jDjw/…

Ummmm....The Power of Cake!! Gettin me bake on whilst mentally wrestling with taking downtime from training!! It’s not easy....AND it’s a bit too easy to become absorbed in #cakelove ! The ‘healthier’ bakes in there… instagram.com/p/B2JifzBDeeM/…

.....and it looks like that was the finish line for this season!! ☹️😩 A little earlier than planned, and was really hoping to make it to the triathlon up the road at Mallaig end of September. However, a visit to the… instagram.com/p/B16jjwLjefC/…

😮 How good does Cottage Cheese with a bit of PNut Butter mixed in taste! Apple wedges for dipping = High Protein Yum Fest 👍😋 #healthysnacks #trainingfood #proteinpower #meridianpeanutbutter #orisitjustme… instagram.com/p/B1ZU-FDDYPY/…

😁😁...& so to shatter my silence.....which has been a good month or more!!!! 🤭 Been struggling with the work/life/training balance to be honest!! HOW TO FIT IT ALL IN!? Anyhoo, the last 6 weeks have been a slightly… instagram.com/p/B1VtmDij3dM/…

Ummmm, it’s starting to look less and less like an easy day!!! Although the dip into Loch Leven after the run really will be a ‘dip’ as it’s still only 12 degrees. 🥶 #triathlontraining #trainingdays #trailrunning… instagram.com/p/BzdIcWdDpFr/…

Good to spend time conditioning myself to the fear factors 😱 Moments like these make me wish I’d never watched Jeremy Wades River Monsters, Lake Placid, Open Water etc etc!! TOTALLY irrational I know, but I’ve got… instagram.com/p/BzStBk7jmky/…

Went for a recce of Loch Tay and it’s DEEP waters, in prep for the Sprint Tri in August. Was a bit scared!!!! Took me a good half hour to get comfortable not being able to see owt!!! MEGA day and stunningly… instagram.com/p/BzQ-lsvjqNr/…

Me and Sid took a spinny kinda ride in the sunshine today. 😎 Had a couple of days recovery from the race so was time to give the legs a long slow steady shake out. 🛌Fantastic views across the West Coast and it’s many… instagram.com/p/BzLho7fD5sw/…

YEEEEEES! Putting the HAMMER DOWN 🔨 Still riding the endorphin wave today. 😁👍💪🤘 I have been known to describe my bike as a bit of an old ‘jalopy’!! No ‘sweet rims’, super smooth drivetrain or an ounce of carbon in… instagram.com/p/BzGppByDQmq/…

PODIUM PLACE PEEPS! 🥈🥳🤘💪 Had a superb race! Super Happy with my times for full sprint distance. Swim was quicker than I’d anticipated, which made me think I’d gone off a bit quick!!...but bike and run was spot on, if… instagram.com/p/BzDklTPjL8J/…

Never been to a campsite that includes a castle!!! #hoddomcastle is a fantastic site 👍 We’ve been lucky enough to bask in a PROPER sultry summers day today, whilst doing a course recce and pre race prep. 👟🚲🔧 Kicking… instagram.com/p/BzBfKHsDKTO/…

And so the Road Trip has begun......we’re just about staying inside the Scottish Border! Thankfully it’s a beautiful day so far, and a Super forecast for the weekend. 👍😎 A dry race and 19 degrees!!.....not sure I’ll… instagram.com/p/By-QFUADN3q/…

So because we spend most of our life within outdoor pursuits, whether that be work or play.....(wow!! Never realised just how much till now!!) #weirdfishclothing very kindly offered to send me a Gilet from their… instagram.com/p/By52hzxjnMt/…

IT’S RACE WEEKEND! YAAAAAAAAAYYY 💪🤘 Time for the ‘Game Face’!....🤪 Road trip Friday, chill out and prep Saturday, Sprint Race Sunday....BOOM 💥 Full sprint distance this time so looking forward to stepping it up!!!… instagram.com/p/By5TTcSju98/…

Well......that water is still seriously 🥶🥶 #justkeepswimming Was in for about 25mins and was 100% improvement over the last acclimatisation. Got some steady swimming in and more exposure to wild waters 👍 It was… instagram.com/p/ByyE-yAjqKx/…

Finally...a break in the weather gave us a chance to launch the kayak for a test paddle!! Water’s still pretty nippy 🥶 but loving that Sid’s able to paddle with me now whilst I get to grips with some more Open Water… instagram.com/p/ByYPMK-jp-3/…

Stirling Tri ✅ 😁👍 Bit of a wash out in the end and had a couple of sketchy moments with brake fade on the bike 😬...but had an ABSOLUTE blast. Improved on me times so super psyched! 💪👍 #stirlingtriathlon #lovedit… instagram.com/p/ByVlJueD5XY/…