Sid & Sarah

Travel Further, Climb Higher.
Living our lives on the road since 2013. Abodes from Tipi to Van and sharing our experiences into freedom and adventure.

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

& that’s a wrap...Farewell Glencoe. Another summer season in the bag. What a special place when the weather is playing ball!! Our little house is all packed up and currently rolling south.
I’m not gonna lie....a… https://t.co/uBQRsAYiZs

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Somewhat deranged I know!!! That’s the result of some #peanutsmugglin sea temps!! 14°c...🤔...how bout No!!! It was hammering down as well so Sid got just as wet inside the Yak!! Probably gettin a little too chilly… https://t.co/MW4tIhGI1N

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

....& another set of what is commonly referred to as the ‘bakers pose’! 😆🙏#downtime #bakeoff #alternativeexercise #newyogapose #injuryrehab https://t.co/NiT0lRCyTW

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Ummmm....The Power of Cake!! Gettin me bake on whilst mentally wrestling with taking downtime from training!! It’s not easy....AND it’s a bit too easy to become absorbed in #cakelove !
The ‘healthier’ bakes in there… https://t.co/7DMENP6KTi

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

.....and it looks like that was the finish line for this season!! ☹️😩
A little earlier than planned, and was really hoping to make it to the triathlon up the road at Mallaig end of September. However, a visit to the… https://t.co/I8BOGNTsqp

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

😮 How good does Cottage Cheese with a bit of PNut Butter mixed in taste! Apple wedges for dipping = High Protein Yum Fest 👍😋
#healthysnacks #trainingfood #proteinpower #meridianpeanutbutter #orisitjustme… https://t.co/6hFROOp6vb

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

😁😁...& so to shatter my silence.....which has been a good month or more!!!! 🤭

Been struggling with the work/life/training balance to be honest!! HOW TO FIT IT ALL IN!?
Anyhoo, the last 6 weeks have been a slightly… https://t.co/eu36LnYG6j

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Ummmm, it’s starting to look less and less like an easy day!!! Although the dip into Loch Leven after the run really will be a ‘dip’ as it’s still only 12 degrees. 🥶
#triathlontraining #trainingdays #trailrunning… https://t.co/Bh8h5Crr8G

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Good to spend time conditioning myself to the fear factors 😱
Moments like these make me wish I’d never watched Jeremy Wades River Monsters, Lake Placid, Open Water etc etc!! TOTALLY irrational I know, but I’ve got… https://t.co/zAZRGuikJF

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Went for a recce of Loch Tay and it’s DEEP waters, in prep for the Sprint Tri in August. Was a bit scared!!!! Took me a good half hour to get comfortable not being able to see owt!!!
MEGA day and stunningly… https://t.co/N6co943XrU

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Me and Sid took a spinny kinda ride in the sunshine today. 😎 Had a couple of days recovery from the race so was time to give the legs a long slow steady shake out. 🛌Fantastic views across the West Coast and it’s many… https://t.co/kVceR1SEI0

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

YEEEEEES! Putting the HAMMER DOWN 🔨 Still riding the endorphin wave today. 😁👍💪🤘
I have been known to describe my bike as a bit of an old ‘jalopy’!! No ‘sweet rims’, super smooth drivetrain or an ounce of carbon in… https://t.co/6GkvlZ0Nhq

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

PODIUM PLACE PEEPS! 🥈🥳🤘💪
Had a superb race! Super Happy with my times for full sprint distance. Swim was quicker than I’d anticipated, which made me think I’d gone off a bit quick!!...but bike and run was spot on, if… https://t.co/1HS7Olv1xF

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Never been to a campsite that includes a castle!!! #hoddomcastle is a fantastic site 👍
We’ve been lucky enough to bask in a PROPER sultry summers day today, whilst doing a course recce and pre race prep. 👟🚲🔧
Kicking… https://t.co/wHg4NjksJn

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

And so the Road Trip has begun......we’re just about staying inside the Scottish Border! Thankfully it’s a beautiful day so far, and a Super forecast for the weekend. 👍😎
A dry race and 19 degrees!!.....not sure I’ll… https://t.co/0ok62wtaoH

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

So because we spend most of our life within outdoor pursuits, whether that be work or play.....(wow!! Never realised just how much till now!!)
#weirdfishclothing very kindly offered to send me a Gilet from their… https://t.co/lhbInegumw

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

IT’S RACE WEEKEND! YAAAAAAAAAYYY 💪🤘
Time for the ‘Game Face’!....🤪
Road trip Friday, chill out and prep Saturday, Sprint Race Sunday....BOOM 💥
Full sprint distance this time so looking forward to stepping it up!!!… https://t.co/LRasmth39M

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Well......that water is still seriously 🥶🥶
#justkeepswimming
Was in for about 25mins and was 100% improvement over the last acclimatisation. Got some steady swimming in and more exposure to wild waters 👍
It was… https://t.co/xyVQt3zKJ6

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Finally...a break in the weather gave us a chance to launch the kayak for a test paddle!! Water’s still pretty nippy 🥶 but loving that Sid’s able to paddle with me now whilst I get to grips with some more Open Water… https://t.co/sNyDgSj9PP

[Sid & Sarah @peakyhikers]

Stirling Tri ✅ 😁👍
Bit of a wash out in the end and had a couple of sketchy moments with brake fade on the bike 😬...but had an ABSOLUTE blast.
Improved on me times so super psyched! 💪👍
#stirlingtriathlon #lovedit… https://t.co/pbziALActu