From bursting onto the triathlon scene as an unknown to claiming four world championship titles, Chris “Macca” McCormack always came to win. But his professional racing career was only the first phase in his quest for success. I am not […]
This is the month people look back over their year and see the things they’ve been most happy about and the things they want to change for next year. While it hasn’t been the best year for me athletically, I’m […]
That month went by quick! I’ve had my hands full with the 9-to-5, with Thanyapura becoming a FINA official training centre for Olympic hopefuls, hiring new people to make our sports coaching even better, and all the little challenges that come with […]
When Chris McCormack came to Thanyapura in December, 2013, it wasn’t like this. Not even close. Its name hardly registered on the local radar. “On Google, I searched for keywords like ‘Phuket triathlon’ and ‘Phuket wellness’ and there was just nothing about Thanyapura. It didn’t […]
If you want something bad enough you’re willing to move heaven and earth to get at it. That’s the way I’m feeling right now. I have a burning desire to get back and really compete again, after a year and […]
It’s been a long year. Looking back at what I’ve written, I’m reminded that not everything can go to plan. Still, there’s a lot to be thankful for and I’m happy about everything I’ve had a hand in building this […]
With Kona just days away, Southern Spin is in full triathlon mode. Without question, the Hawaiian Ironman is toughest one-day endurance race in the world. With so much anticipation in the air, Southern Spin decided to get the inside scoop from one of the […]
There was a time as a professional athlete I used to stand and give motivational speeches to executives about time management and priorities. Now that I’m an executive myself and running a place like Thanyapura, I actually need to set priorities […]
Great to find some form for the longer distances and come away with a win at Ironman 70.3 Japan. I duked it out with my training partners Murph and Freddy and they kept the pressure on the whole way through. […]
RUNNING FOR LIFE I grew up near the beach in southern Sydney, Australia. My brothers and I lived, ate and breathed surfing. I always dreamed of being a professional surfer but my Dad shut down the idea. He was a waterside […]
