Luke Gillmer

So Meg and I have just had a busy return to Aus after a great time in the Philippines.  Things have been hectic: planning Kona, getting Meg's training on track, going back to work, getting my own training, planning to move to Melbourne.  All I can say is that it is hectic.

It has been different for me over the last few weeks as Meg training is taking priority and I need to make sure I am helping her as much as possible.  I am used to Meg doing a lot for me and making sure I am able to train well.  But with Meg doing her first Ironman on such short notice, I need to be there for her in any way I can.

Meg and I have also been working with our charity partner Children's Hour to try and develop some fund raising activity.  Basically we are going to ask our friends, family and connections to donate 1 hour of their pay just once a year.  So leading into Kona we will be sending some information out and if you are able to help that would be great.  We're aiming to have everyone donate the day that meg races Kona. We are only going to ask once this year!

My training is getting back on track, I don't have any events planned til November so I have a chance to do a bit of base work and make sure I am healthy and avoiding injury.  I am really looking forward to a few weeks in Kona training.  Bree Wee and I have been in contact and I am looking forward to having her show me around.  Also Clint and Sara will be out in Kona with us so I am looking forward to working closely with my coach again.

Things are building nicely in all areas, I feel that a breakthrough result is coming, if it is not the next event it won't be long after that.  Philippines and Cairns have shown I can put myself in solid positions on race day, I just need to go on with it now and finish it off.

Lastly, look out for some exciting new products due out soon from Brooks, pretty cool new project on the cards.  I have been lucky enough to have some pre-release shoes and they are pretty cool.  Also, xosize.com.au are still having a sale on tri products.

Thanks for reading!

Luke