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Back on the road

Let's get this blog back on the road.  Since I last posted (sounds confessional...don't worry), a bunch of stuff has happened, and continues to....   Two more Ironman distance races (Outlaw 2014 and 2016), a job change or two and some great football experiences.   People always say this, but expect more regularity in the future :)

A word about work, which sucks most of the time out of my life, so needs a mention. I am now working for a hybris System integrator PortalTech Reply.   We have a large project with an orange-coloured UK airline, developing a commercial system for the airline that involves a lot of integration with proprietary and COTS software they have.  It's a fascinating problem domain for an IT architect, plus I am getting my hands dirty with the technology as well.   Also I am working in central London (Victoria) most days a week, which is interesting in a way, although it's a bit of a building site at the moment.

Sports and fitness events also need some coverage.   Still into my running, solo and now and then with this local running group - aiming for what I think will be my fifth Vitruvian half-ironman distance in September.  But first a little matter of an Alps mountains trip in a couple of weeks time.  Training for that on my Look bike has been a great way to get back to some fitness.   Also, I am now playing 5-a-side football once a week.  Really enjoying that!

Lastly, my fabulous family : Freddie is a full-on gym junky, amazing everyone and smashing the weights like a warrior at this gym in Shepperton.   Olly is 14 (un-be-lievable) in a couple of weeks...he's really growing unto a handsome, smart and funny lad.  Very proud of him.  He still plays for his team at Abbey Rangers (Come on,you Diamonds!).

So - now you are all caught up....more regular updates promised....


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