Ironman Australia 2010

Yes it was time for another one of those crazy events - Ironman (IM).

IRONMAN Australia 2010! This was a special year as it was the 25th IM Australia.
Swim 3.8km, Cycle 180km, Run 42.2km


I headed up to Port Macquarie, it's a 4hr drive North from Sydney to meet the Balance team.


Over 1550 competitors had entered the event.


Team Balance at the traditional Carbo dinner.


Checked in my bike on the Saturday.


Thanks to the IM organisers for the message of support. Every competitor had one at their bike spot.


Team photo at the finish - hoping we'll all get there safely the following day.

RACE DAY!
I wasn't as nervous as IM WA, due to the fact I wasn't as fit or ready for this race so I knew it was going to take all day.


The 3.8km swim started at 6:45.
It was bedlam for the first 2km with 3000 legs and arms trying to find space.
Swim time: 1h04.


Onto the 180km Bike leg. This was going to hurt as I hadn't done much cycling over the last few weeks.


Still 80km to go. Lonely, so lonely!
Bike time: 6h54


Finally onto the 42.2km 'run' - this turned out to be a 42.2km run/walk actually a lot of walking!
Run time: 5h52 (I wasn't very happy about this - will do better next time)


But at last those words rang out.
Kim Jardine, you are an Ironman!....again!!!
Finish time: 14h07


Thanks to the Balance support crew


And this is what you get for finishing the race.
A towel, shirt and a IM (M-Dot) Medal.

Looking forward to the next one and this time i'll be ready.

kimble - 2 Years in OZ

Look who's been in OZ for 2 years!


We went down to the Opera Bar to celebrate my 2 year anniversary. Ah, beer!


Sydney life.


Even after 2 years scenes like these still put a smile on my face.

100km Oxfam Trail walk - Part 1

Not to be out done. Juice has entered the Oxfam 100km Trail walk.
This is a 100km bush walk in 48hrs. The event is going to be held in August 2010.





As part of Juice's training she will have to walk around 4-6hrs every Sun and walk during the week.

Need to look out for some of the nasty locals - snakes!



Real dedication.


Wonderful views of Sydney's surroundings.

We will put up regular updates of Juice's training over the coming months.

Tahs Rugby

Sharks vs Tahs.


I must be honest I supported the Tahs.




Close to the action. The sharks were unlucky not to win.

Lions vs Tahs.

It started off fairly well, all 5 mins of the game.


I wanted to put up the other 10 photos I took at the game, but they all looked the same. The Lions were always standing behind the poles. I was so embarrased to be supporting the Lions.

Who do I have to speak too to get my money back!!!!! I'm glad I did not ask Juice to go to this game.

Balance Triathlon Club

The triathlon club had a BBQ for the club's competitors going to Ironman Australia 2010.
28th March '10




Team Balance is going up to Port Macquarie for IM Australia 2010.


It's going to take a massive effort to get this IM medal. It is apparently a very tough route.