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Giving it a ‘TRI’ : Vlog #5

by James Cooper August 01, 2016

I welcome you to join me as I document my 16-week training journey from my home in Hoi An, Vietnam leading up to the starting line.

Hustlin’ in Hoi An: Vlog #4

by James Cooper July 27, 2016

I welcome you to join me as I document my 16-week training journey from my home in Hoi An, Vietnam leading up to the starting line. This is vlog number four.

On The Run: Reflections and Finding Inner Peace

by James Cooper July 22, 2016

On The Run: Is an extension and small side project, to the ‘day in the life’ style vlog’s that’ll follow my journey to my first half distance triathlon, the Challenge Vietnam event in Nha Trang on Sunday 11th September 2016.

Sink Or Swim?: Vlog #3

by James Cooper June 30, 2016

I welcome you to join me as I document my 16-week training journey from my home in Hoi An, Vietnam leading up to the starting line. This is vlog number three.

Running In The Rain: Vlog #2

by James Cooper June 08, 2016

I welcome you to join me as I document my 16-week training journey from my home in Hoi An, Vietnam leading up to the starting line. Here's vlog number two.

Getting To Grips With Cycling: Vlog #1

by James Cooper June 01, 2016

I welcome you to join me as I document my 16-week training journey from my home in Hoi An, Vietnam leading up to the starting line. Here's vlog number one.

The Road To Challenge Vietnam Triathlon Training plan

by James Cooper May 15, 2016

On Sunday 11th September 2016 I will be participating in the Challenge Vietnam Triathlon (1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run). This will be my very first triathlon, taking place in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Watergate 16 Hours Ultra-Marathon 2016 VLOG

by James Cooper February 01, 2016

Join James as he embarks on his toughest endurance challenge yet. His very first ultra-marathon, the Watergate 16 Hour held in Malaysia.

The Smilinggg Story: How it all began

by James Cooper December 17, 2015

The day started in familiar fashion. I laced up my trainers ready to trot off on my Sunday morning run before the heat of the Vietnam sun became unbearable. I’d been feeling pretty miserable on and off for a number of months. I was struggling with a major challenge in my life, plus being at a cross roads with my work. I felt as though I lacked direction and clarity. Most days were spent in isolation at home. I felt lonely, confused and without purpose...