I have completed three full Ironman 140.6 in the past five years. Guess what's the most challenging part of preparing for an Ironman race? It's not training because if you invest sufficient time and effort in training, then you can definitely finish an Ironman race. For me, and indeed most Ironman athletes, it's nutrition: what... Continue Reading →
Many of you know that I am a professor at UNSW Sydney. Many of you also know that I'm an Ironman tri-athlete. I finished Ironman race 3 times in the past 5 years. As a scientist, I'm always amazed how human body works and how amazing we can use our body to achieve seemingly impossible... Continue Reading →
(Pic: A good book or two on a long-haul Sydney-Huston flight was a great idea.) Key takeaways: - Grit is essential to Ironman training and race. - Grit plays an essential role in the success of your life and career. - The best gift from an Ironman race! Dr. Angela Duckworth wrote a NY Times's... Continue Reading →
(Pic: heading to the water for a triathlon club race; what a family event!) Key points to take away: - your personal (social) network gives you a strong meaning of life, - social network strengthens your bond to the society and makes you happier as a human, - you are five times more likely to... Continue Reading →
I did my first Ironman 70.3 (ironman.com) in my life on 26 November 2017. I swam 1.9km, rode 90km and then ran a half marathon 21km. I finished the race in 6 hrs, 24 mins and 59 seconds. My result was not super great, but I am proud of it; very proud of it! I... Continue Reading →
(I got my 6km swim badge in February 2017. I just received my winter swim badge last week for swimming at least 20 times during the winter season.) I never thought I could swim 6km in the ocean. Can you? I'm fond of sports and I like swimming, but I never tried long-distance swimming until... Continue Reading →
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