
Verso’s Triathlon – 6
The final chapter of my first-triathlon journey—completing the event and recognising that the most important changes went far beyond race day.
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Personal stories, memories and reflections from Verso’s life, covering the moments, people and experiences that shaped him.

The final chapter of my first-triathlon journey—completing the event and recognising that the most important changes went far beyond race day.

Training fatigue, improving performances and the dawning reality that the triathlon challenge which sounded good in December is now nearly here.

A month of triathlon progress at 56—first parkruns, difficult sessions, setbacks and the surprising satisfaction of simply continuing to show up.

Halfway through my first-triathlon training, the swimming, cycling and running progress is becoming real—even if my confidence hasn’t quite caught up.

From 23 stone to preparing for a first triathlon—the weight-loss journey, physical challenge and Felixstowe Radio fundraiser behind the attempt.

Two years of live gigs, comebacks and questionable pint spending—reviews and memories featuring Oasis, Bob Dylan, Pulp, Paul Heaton and many more.

The first chapter of my journey towards a Felixstowe triathlon—from chaotic early sessions and plenty of talking to structured training and fundraising.

In 1991, an unofficial Nintendo Golf world record was within reach—until television-screen glare intervened at exactly the wrong moment.

From own goals and cricket mishaps to improbable snooker success—a sporting life filled with near misses and occasional moments of brilliance.

A funny, raw and bittersweet collection of childhood memories from 1970s Felixstowe—family stories, accidents, mischief and moments of trauma.