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2025 wrapped – January 2026 We might be slightly late to the “year wrapped” trend, but here’s a look back at our 2025 so far and how it’s shaped our Enduroman training journey Trisha started training in August with Paul Robinson from Ultra Endurance Tri (www.ultraendurancetri.com) , while Rachel began in November  shortly after some … Read more

Cycling round Arran: Still enjoying our new bikes Still enjoying our new bikes There’s nothing quite like the excitement of new bikes, and for Team MAD, the new bike sheen hasn’t faded as yet! This July, we set our sights on cycling round the Isle of Arran (56 miles), a place often called “Scotland in … Read more

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) After 25 years with my old Trek bike, I recently had it serviced ready for the miles ahead and quickly realised it just wasn’t as comfortable as it used to be. That got me thinking—it was time for something new, technology moves on. As a loyal Trek fan, I set … Read more

Arch2Arc Training in Lanzarote: Lessons Learned in the Sun (and the Sea!) Imagine running from London’s Marble Arch to Dover, swimming the English Channel, and then cycling to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. That’s the Arch2Arc (A2A), one of the world’s toughest multi-sport endurance challenges! For those of us crazy enough to attempt it, … Read more

Gold and Bronze at World Ice Swimming Championships 2025 in age group 65-69 My Ice Swimming Journey In December 2023, I completed my Ice mile (1609 m in water temperatures under 5 degrees, with a swimsuit, hat and goggles) making me the oldest female in the world to become an Iron Ice Woman. This means … Read more