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- Time for a comeback, anxiety and a new challenge!!!!!!
![So it’s been a while since I posted. (About 18months) And things have changed a bit (I’m older and fatter 😉 ), but ready for a restart. I thought I’d […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/imback-again.jpg "Time for a comeback, anxiety and a new challenge!!!!!!")
![My friend was drowned in a bowl of muesli – He was pulled in by a strong currant! (Sorry, bad dad joke!) So why would an Endurance athlete be doing […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/museli-bars-1000x563-890x500.jpg "Trial by Muesli Bar!")
![It’s been a while since I’ve done a training update, so here goes. Block 5 is done! (Well at least it will be in the morning) If you look back […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Sweat_TiredAthlete-1000x563-890x500.jpg "MdS Training Update – Block 5")
![Break out the Scotch and the Pizza! I’ve survived a week on my MdS gruel and it is time to eat again!!! Woohoo!!! Let’s do cartwheels, eat real food and […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/breakfast-1000x563-890x500.jpg "MdS Nutrition Trial – Success, but don’t light a match!")
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Time for a comeback, anxiety and a new challenge!!!!!!
So it’s been a while since I posted. (About 18months) And things have changed a bit (I’m older and fatter 😉 ), but ready for a restart. I thought I’d […]
Trial by Muesli Bar!
My friend was drowned in a bowl of muesli – He was pulled in by a strong currant! (Sorry, bad dad joke!) So why would an Endurance athlete be doing […]
MdS Training Update – Block 5
It’s been a while since I’ve done a training update, so here goes. Block 5 is done! (Well at least it will be in the morning) If you look back […]
MdS Nutrition Trial – Success, but don’t light a match!
Break out the Scotch and the Pizza! I’ve survived a week on my MdS gruel and it is time to eat again!!! Woohoo!!! Let’s do cartwheels, eat real food and […]
![It’s been a while since I posted, but that doesn’t mean I’ve not been out there doing it. MdS training is in full swing, long runs are approaching Marathon length, […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151107_143743-890x500.jpg "Gear and Nutrition")
Gear and Nutrition
It’s been a while since I posted, but that doesn’t mean I’ve not been out there doing it. MdS training is in full swing, long runs are approaching Marathon length, […]
![About 15 years ago when I was really fat and unfit and before I got into marathons, ironman and all sorts of other misadventures, I undertook a fantastic program called […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Screen-Shot-2015-08-02-at-11.44.25-am.png "This training stuff must be working")
This training stuff must be working
About 15 years ago when I was really fat and unfit and before I got into marathons, ironman and all sorts of other misadventures, I undertook a fantastic program called […]
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MdS Nutrition Trial – Success, but don’t light a match!
Posted on 11/22/2015 | 1 CommentBreak out the Scotch and the Pizza! I’ve survived a week on my MdS gruel and it is time to eat again!!! Woohoo!!! Let’s do cartwheels, eat real food and […] -
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It’s a Plan Stan – MdS 2016 Training Program
Posted on 07/28/2015 | No CommentsHi Everyone. So the time has come to finally get a plan together for next year’s MdS and I’d appreciate feedback on my proposed training program from those of you […] -
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MdS 2016 I’m in!!!!!!
Posted on 12/08/2014 | 2 CommentsWell it has been a long time coming but I received an email from the organisers at the Marathon Des Sable confirming my entry into their 2016 event! WOOHOO! But […] -
![I’ve been putting off this blog for a few days now. The body and the mind have been simply too exhausted. (I’ll do another blog on the recovery from IMUK […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/0430_41773.jpg "Ironman UK Race Report")
Ironman UK Race Report
Posted on 08/17/2013 | 5 CommentsI’ve been putting off this blog for a few days now. The body and the mind have been simply too exhausted. (I’ll do another blog on the recovery from IMUK […] -
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First Radio Interview – Bundle of Nerves!
Posted on 08/29/2012 | 1 CommentWow, I would never have thought in my wildest dreams that I would be interviewed on a Radio Station about my Ironman journey. I was extremely honoured to be asked […] -
![I’m back on the Paleo Diet and feeling GREAT! The training continues and I’ve been enjoying the slightly reduced volume over the past couple of weeks. Though this isn’t likely […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/caveman.jpg "Back to being a Caveman or The Paleo Diet")
Back to being a Caveman or The Paleo Diet
Posted on 09/12/2011 | No CommentsI’m back on the Paleo Diet and feeling GREAT! The training continues and I’ve been enjoying the slightly reduced volume over the past couple of weeks. Though this isn’t likely […]
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![So it’s been a while since I posted. (About 18months) And things have changed a bit (I’m older and fatter 😉 ), but ready for a restart. I thought I’d […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/imback-again-115x115.jpg "Time for a comeback, anxiety and a new challenge!!!!!!")
Time for a comeback, anxiety and a new challenge!!!!!!
Posted on 11/29/2017 | 1 CommentSo it’s been a while since I posted. (About 18months) And things have changed a bit (I’m older and fatter 😉 ), but ready for a restart. I thought I’d […] -
![My friend was drowned in a bowl of muesli – He was pulled in by a strong currant! (Sorry, bad dad joke!) So why would an Endurance athlete be doing […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/museli-bars-1000x563-115x115.jpg "Trial by Muesli Bar!")
Trial by Muesli Bar!
Posted on 12/10/2015 | 1 CommentMy friend was drowned in a bowl of muesli – He was pulled in by a strong currant! (Sorry, bad dad joke!) So why would an Endurance athlete be doing […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve done a training update, so here goes. Block 5 is done! (Well at least it will be in the morning) If you look back […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Sweat_TiredAthlete-1000x563-115x115.jpg "MdS Training Update – Block 5")
MdS Training Update – Block 5
Posted on 11/28/2015 | No CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve done a training update, so here goes. Block 5 is done! (Well at least it will be in the morning) If you look back […] -
MdS Nutrition Trial – Success, but don’t light a match!
Posted on 11/22/2015 | 1 CommentBreak out the Scotch and the Pizza! I’ve survived a week on my MdS gruel and it is time to eat again!!! Woohoo!!! Let’s do cartwheels, eat real food and […] -
![It’s been a while since I posted, but that doesn’t mean I’ve not been out there doing it. MdS training is in full swing, long runs are approaching Marathon length, […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151107_143743-115x115.jpg "Gear and Nutrition")
Gear and Nutrition
Posted on 11/08/2015 | No CommentsIt’s been a while since I posted, but that doesn’t mean I’ve not been out there doing it. MdS training is in full swing, long runs are approaching Marathon length, […] -
This training stuff must be working
Posted on 08/03/2015 | 1 CommentAbout 15 years ago when I was really fat and unfit and before I got into marathons, ironman and all sorts of other misadventures, I undertook a fantastic program called […] -
It’s a Plan Stan – MdS 2016 Training Program
Posted on 07/28/2015 | No CommentsHi Everyone. So the time has come to finally get a plan together for next year’s MdS and I’d appreciate feedback on my proposed training program from those of you […] -
![Corr, it’s been two months since my last post, which means it’s also two months since I managed to injure myself. (Well at least the first of a number of […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150326_173137.jpg "New Beginnings")
New Beginnings
Posted on 07/12/2015 | 1 CommentCorr, it’s been two months since my last post, which means it’s also two months since I managed to injure myself. (Well at least the first of a number of […] -
![For years I’ve been taught that there is a way to train. Conventional wisdom (PT courses, training guidelines etc etc) suggests that to be a successful athlete you need to […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/running-1000x563.jpg "Challenging Conventional Thinking")
Challenging Conventional Thinking
Posted on 05/11/2015 | No CommentsFor years I’ve been taught that there is a way to train. Conventional wisdom (PT courses, training guidelines etc etc) suggests that to be a successful athlete you need to […] -
![I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Guy Leech last week. ‘Leechy’ as he is affectionately known here in Australia has been one of our most successful elite athletes. Ironman […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fat-bastard-shirt-1000x563.jpg "Why I’m a fat bastard")
Why I’m a fat bastard
Posted on 04/29/2015 | No CommentsI had the absolute pleasure of meeting Guy Leech last week. ‘Leechy’ as he is affectionately known here in Australia has been one of our most successful elite athletes. Ironman […] -
![I blame the girl in the office. I’d been planning a 60km trail run down at Wilson’s Promontory all week. I’d even gone through the proper processes and booked a […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/knee-1000x563.jpg "Well that session didn’t go to plan!")
Well that session didn’t go to plan!
Posted on 04/15/2015 | 1 CommentI blame the girl in the office. I’d been planning a 60km trail run down at Wilson’s Promontory all week. I’d even gone through the proper processes and booked a […] -
![Thought it was probably time to do a bit of an update. Things almost seem quiet, but in some ways that is good as everything seems to be tracking well. Ok, […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/50km-1000x50.gif "50 Is Just A Number!")
50 Is Just A Number!
Posted on 03/25/2015 | 1 CommentThought it was probably time to do a bit of an update. Things almost seem quiet, but in some ways that is good as everything seems to be tracking well. Ok, […] -
![So it’s decision time again. 🙂 About two weeks ago I was approached to take part in a research program with one of our major universities. Essentially they are wanting […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Question-1000x563.jpg "Lab Rat – Do I or Don’t I?")
Lab Rat – Do I or Don’t I?
Posted on 03/09/2015 | 2 CommentsSo it’s decision time again. 🙂 About two weeks ago I was approached to take part in a research program with one of our major universities. Essentially they are wanting […] -
![I was lucky enough the other week to be invited to a nutrition seminar that was held by one of our pre-eminent Universities. Specifically the seminar was about nutrition for […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/potato-chips-1000x563.jpg "MdS Nutrition")
MdS Nutrition
Posted on 03/05/2015 | 2 CommentsI was lucky enough the other week to be invited to a nutrition seminar that was held by one of our pre-eminent Universities. Specifically the seminar was about nutrition for […] -
![Ok, it’s probably time to send in the men in white coats. I was asked this week what I thought about when I’m out on a long run. When I’m […]](http://www.scottlongden.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mission.jpg "Mission Control")
Mission Control
Posted on 03/04/2015 | No CommentsOk, it’s probably time to send in the men in white coats. I was asked this week what I thought about when I’m out on a long run. When I’m […]
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