tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:19:17 +0000PhotosinterviewsNutritionSUPPORTERSracesvideo clipgearmentaltrainingInspiringjust stuffThe journey of Ironman Champion Charlotte Paulhttp://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)Blogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-7565975527389969427Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:45:00 +00002009-06-23T12:47:17.012+10:00My blog is now embedded in www.charliepaul.com so please visit me there for all news, race reports and much more exciting stuff!!Thanks for all your supportHappy TrainingCharlottehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/ckAQSOTGaak/blog-now-in-charliepaulcom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/ckAQSOTGaak" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-now-in-charliepaulcom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-3762347638776587822Sun, 10 May 2009 09:39:00 +00002009-05-10T20:30:56.934+10:00I'm very excited to announce the launch of www.charliepaul.com my very first ever website.Check it out!It's been designed by www.impeto.com.au who've done an amazing job. These are the guys you should go to for websites, online marketing, adword campaigns, whatever online solutions you need.For all my news, photos, race reports and training articles please visit www.charliepaul.com/newsThanks forhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/4jmBZZkByDM/charliepaulcom-is-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/4jmBZZkByDM" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/05/charliepaulcom-is-live.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-3150301325663866022Wed, 06 May 2009 09:41:00 +00002009-05-06T19:58:29.276+10:00trainingWould you like an opportunity to train with myself, consistent top 10 Ironman finisher Chris Dmitrieff and ironguides Coach Kristian Manietta in the triathlon mecca Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia for 3-5 days of great training in a stunning location?Then join us for the ironguides Noosa Camp - June 17-21 (choice of 3-5 days).Click here for full details and to sign up.Noosa is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/vKLD0ORYDpc/come-and-train-with-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/vKLD0ORYDpc" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/05/come-and-train-with-me.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-1963570116681513774Mon, 04 May 2009 12:42:00 +00002009-05-06T20:20:23.320+10:00racesI think I've set a scary precedent.Actually I like it- normally I race halves before my Ironman races, so I get very little taper- the Half isn't the goal- I need to train through. This time I got 2 weeks "taper"!I'm really happy with my result- A PB, a win and I'm just amazed that I could do it after I was so shattered post China.- Which seemed like only yesterday. Now with another race under http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/GJdXDzmVoFY/busso-half-win.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/GJdXDzmVoFY" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/05/busso-half-win.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-4899749895723058304Mon, 04 May 2009 10:36:00 +00002009-05-06T20:20:43.933+10:00racesI know it's crazy. I'm as shocked as anyone. I went into this race with no expectations, no pressure, I was just going to see how I felt. Well, I felt kind of good, so decided to go with it!I was 4 mins 15 off Lisa Marangon coming onto the run and took the lead with just 3 kms to go...Here's some pics, race report coming soon...Charlottehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/Y4l4q8oMGLI/on-roll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/Y4l4q8oMGLI" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/05/on-roll.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-1942308170041151091Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:00:00 +00002009-04-28T12:17:44.694+10:00PhotosCourtesy of Steph Cox.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/5qIylpxmUX8/ironman-china-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/5qIylpxmUX8" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/04/ironman-china-photos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-3312425883409214091Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:02:00 +00002009-05-06T20:20:53.771+10:00racesPhoto with Rasmus Henning, the Mens Champion.In Chinese culture, the number 8 is lucky. The Olympics in Beijing were opened at 8pm on 8/8/2008. On Sunday 19th April at Ironman China, my race number was 8. And now I have 8 sunburnt into my skin!Last year Ironman China was horrific due to “freak” weather conditions. No chance of that happening 2 years in a row! As everyone who raced has said, thesehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/LUCL7dw3CDc/my-ironman-china-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/LUCL7dw3CDc" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-ironman-china-report.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-2414287325221914056Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:18:00 +00002009-05-06T20:21:07.355+10:00SUPPORTERSClick here to make you smile...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/QvmnvNqlUKM/nike-being-little-bit-cheeky.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/QvmnvNqlUKM" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/04/nike-being-little-bit-cheeky.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-5450809762263365244Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:33:00 +00002009-05-06T20:21:33.603+10:00interviewsCatch my interview on X-tri with Betsy DelcourLast weekend's Ironman China has entered the books as one of the toughest - if not THE toughest - M-dot event that's been held. With temperatures soaring to a reported 115 degrees Fahrenheit, and steamy humidity, the race became a battle for who could finish. And not many did - hundreds of athletes would drop out, or collapse, before reaching the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/xd75skt8gZY/my-xtri-interview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/xd75skt8gZY" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-xtri-interview.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-4720948610426452448Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:28:00 +00002009-05-06T20:21:51.529+10:00racesI am so so so happy that I won Ironman China!I just arrived home to lots of hugs from Kristian. He's pretty chuffed too. I'm a total zombie, with swollen eyelids that look like sausages. I had post race insomnia- as usual- then a late night packing- because I got carried away with relaxing and hanginf out just enjoying the moment...and then a red eye flight= zombie. Very glad to be home. Off for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/E62QH3mAJHg/i-won.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/E62QH3mAJHg" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-won.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-9209309507227086286Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:34:00 +00002009-05-06T20:21:51.529+10:00racesI’ve arrived at the host hotel in Hainan, for Ironman China. I’ve never stayed at a World Record breaking hotel before- and multiply that by 2! It’s has the World’s largest indoor spa and is the largest resort in China. I’m saving the spa visit for post race activities.So the usual suspects are in town, and race week build up is hotting up. The weather however, has been pretty cool, no http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/ZQTU_2N2yJA/ironman-china.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/ZQTU_2N2yJA" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/04/ironman-china.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-8649240288052963225Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +00002009-05-06T20:21:51.530+10:00racesI'm fit and healthy, and waiting till July to race again seems like a waste. So I looked at the race calendar to see what I could do...Ironman China! The timing is ideal.One week full recovery from Ironman New Zealand,one week getting back into training,three weeks of solid training at full load,one week taper.Perfect!The training I'm doing with ironguides is really allowing me to back up and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/fw-tGz4AytQ/just-confirmed-5th-ironman-for-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/fw-tGz4AytQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/03/just-confirmed-5th-ironman-for-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-422200573141545206Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:27:00 +00002009-03-18T16:00:13.293+10:00Looking for a new home!This is the bike that I won IM Western Australia 2007 on, and the bike I rode to 11th place in Hawaii 2008...I love this bike, and I'm still riding an Airfoil- the newer model.If you're vertically challenged and want a bike who's geometry will allow you to get aero- this is the bike for you!Briefly;Kestrel Airfoil Pro50cm frame- carbon650cc clincher wheelsFull details on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/68B7Z0MzN3Q/my-ironman-winning-bike-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/68B7Z0MzN3Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-ironman-winning-bike-for-sale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-8267381147430421497Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:06:00 +00002009-03-11T22:07:58.406+10:00just stuff32 today:)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/13g9lydmx08/happy-birthday-husband.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/13g9lydmx08" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/03/happy-birthday-husband.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-599251036706030163Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:11:00 +00002009-03-11T15:55:23.134+10:00racesI’m pretty happy and yet equally frustrated with my first Ironman of the new season. I’m disappointed that I didn’t mix it up with the Kiwis at the front of the race. I expected to be a realistic contender, but on the day I didn’t manage to put it together. I want to do it again! Can we do a replay? On a positive note, I’ve never been this fit at this time of year before, so it bodes well for thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/UxEjmkKaeYk/ironman-new-zealand-race-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/UxEjmkKaeYk" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/03/ironman-new-zealand-race-report.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-6598372297701322077Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:26:00 +00002009-03-21T14:16:07.634+10:00PhotosA very limited collection of photos. The camera stayed mostly in the bag:)Kristian loading up my new Thumps- He looks like Stevie Wonder!:)A quick swim in Lake Taupo the day before the race. I'm the midget on the left:) with Big Bern, Nicole Ward and Renaud Herington.In one of Taupos gazillion cafes, with Kristian, Bruce McClintock, Mark Cross and Neil Franks. Bruce and Neil are both ironguides http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/zfl3BpZzzSs/taupo-pics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/zfl3BpZzzSs" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/03/taupo-pics.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-7174622361153810531Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:56:00 +00002009-03-18T15:58:22.374+10:00racesI'm back home on the Sunny Coast after my week in Taupo.I've come home with an overwhelming feeling that I missed my opportunity. I had such an amazing swim that put me in a great position, and I let the advantage slip away from me. I want a replay! I don't feel down about it, I just feel excited and keen to race again. I had the swim and the run, and I think I should have been faster on the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/7x-pfJrSKAw/3rd-im-new-zealand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/7x-pfJrSKAw" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/03/3rd-im-new-zealand.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-6746464787659713911Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:59:00 +00002009-05-06T20:22:56.232+10:00racesJust a quickie to say...I'm ready.I feel really really good and can't wait to get out there tomorrow.I'm expecting big things.Weather forecast is looking great.I'm about to take my bike into transition...If you feel like tuning in, there's live video feed on Ironman Live.Thank you all for your support.Charlottehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/v2NUmrOjwqs/one-more-sleep-ironman-new-zealand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/v2NUmrOjwqs" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-more-sleep-ironman-new-zealand.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-3593608608222807842Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:23:00 +00002009-02-27T17:03:39.408+10:00mentalInspiringtrainingThe death of fear is certain." Emerson.One of my favorite quotes.Today I had my least favorite training session. Yes in the pool- how did you guess??:)I sometimes dread this session. It's really tough, and if I'm tired its even tougher. I often have to use a pull buoy just to complete the set without totally losing my form. But the problem is that I psyche myself out before I even start...So http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/cpvxQ4WHftU/if-you-do-thing-you-fear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/cpvxQ4WHftU" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/02/if-you-do-thing-you-fear.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-7317253383355625241Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:55:00 +00002009-02-25T07:04:00.352+10:00I have a really great friend, Tim Moore, who, whenever it gets near to an Ironman sends me something inspirational.As an Ironman athlete himself he knows that come race day it's 80% mental! The work is done, it just comes down to giving yourself permission to perform on the day..."All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/iseHBw3DI_s/good-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/iseHBw3DI_s" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/02/good-friends.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-5803351210664046447Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:17:00 +00002009-04-25T09:42:40.775+10:00gearThese puppies look hot to trot and ready to canter!They're being released this month in Australia in limited numbers in the pink and blue.In one store only- Victory Sports.I should be keeping my mouth shut- I only have the green ones, and will be very envious of seeing you all in the funky new colours.But seriously, this is the shoe that I race Ironman in. I can't recommend them highly enough. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/pxbQ0aL7NfU/limited-edition-lunar-racer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/pxbQ0aL7NfU" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/02/limited-edition-lunar-racer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-1509627350489256267Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:09:00 +00002009-03-21T14:16:50.344+10:00trainingJust checking in...I'm in the thick of it with training for IM New Zealand, which is now just 2.5 weeks away! I'm in lock down:)But just letting you know training is going really well. I've had no more meltdowns. I'm hitting PBs in the pool and on my run circuits. Confidence is building...I went for a massage today with Helen. She was fantastic. She said all the right things- "this body is ready http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/fTbR1bMZWjY/checking-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/fTbR1bMZWjY" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/02/checking-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-2151914532104806327Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:03:00 +00002009-02-22T13:48:13.487+10:00just stuffMy Grandad Grainger turns 91 today.He lives in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.I love him to pieces.Happy Birthday Grandad!I have fond memories of my Grandad being really proud of my athletic achievements as a kid. You might laugh but I was actually a "swimmer" up to the age of 12.I'm not sure if my Grandad ever saw me swim in a competition, because he lived so far away, but he made me feel good http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/aHdFeibERX0/happy-91st-grandad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/aHdFeibERX0" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/02/happy-91st-grandad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-2022712842359615194Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:52:00 +00002009-02-10T07:20:31.330+10:00racesI'm sitting in an Internet cafe in Geelong town centre, it's called "KFC" and I'm surrounded by teenage punks!:)I don't do KFC, so Kristian took one for the team and ate the chicken, so we got the Internet password- thank you Kristian!So what happened today? I think I did 4:29, which if you look at that time in isolation is quite good. My goal was to think only of the swim and the bike. I knew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/043o7afxQU8/first-race-of-year-geelong-703.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/043o7afxQU8" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/02/first-race-of-year-geelong-703.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419649728413269332.post-6620644120415569918Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:09:00 +00002009-02-04T14:54:52.434+10:00just stuffCheck out Kristian's interview on Xtri...Married to the SportHe's back from San Diego and I am very happy!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~3/iAyoPq9FO6s/whats-it-like-being-pro-triathletes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CharlottePaulIronmanTriathlete/~4/iAyoPq9FO6s" height="1" width="1"/>http://charlottepaul.blogspot.com/2009/02/whats-it-like-being-pro-triathletes.html