Iain’s Blog

Well done to my dad who has just received a lifetime award from Gateshead Harriers Athletics Club where he has been coaching for many years. He has organised a ladies middle distance group at the club ever since I can remember so that must be about 25 years or so. During this period almost every week he organises…

I have happy feet, but not in the Penguin sense (hopefully!). Perhaps I ought to explain… I have mentioned the Foot Function Centre a few times recently, who have supplied me with some custom made orthotic insoles. The insoles are great and seem to be helping massively. However, something still seemed not quite right every time I ran…

Hopefully everyone had a good Christmas! We have spent it with Jill’s parents, who I like to call the outlaws! We will travelling to Newcastle for part two of Xmas and New Year to see my family later this week. Apart from a DVD and some chocolate, not to be eaten in moderation whatsoever, I…

As you might expect, I had hoped to be part of the 2012 Paralympic Games. This wasn’t to be as far as cycling was concerned and triathlon didn’t get included in next year’s programme which was a great shame as this is my main sport now. However, I was very grateful to be nominated by lots of…

Well, seems like Luke and myself were right to be cautious last Saturday when we went out for a spin on the Matrix tandem  in freezing conditions.  Unfortunately several of my former club mates from CC Breckland came to grief on black ice in a mass pile up during an Audax ride. I gather a few injuries were…

I don’t know how many people are aware of this; the British Olympic Association (BOA) has a rule stating that anyone convicted of taking performance enhancing drugs is not eligible for  Olympic selection. A few weeks ago this rule was  challenged at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) with media interest  now growing. It was decided that this policy was…

Despite it being my birthday over the weekend, it’s been another busy few days for Tri Team Dawson… Friday After of spot of work as usual I had a short review of my Orthotics from the Foot Function Centre. All seems to being going well with the new insoles which I use everyday, all day…

Keep an eye on the site as we will be trying to find time to update some of the pages over the next couple of months. With new sponsors on board and one or two possibly yet to come, the sponsors page will definately need a refresh. Hopefully we will be able to add a…