Author Archives: lord_lordy

PB Survives Attack

Posted on July 13, 2012 by lord_lordy

Race Report here The goal for Challenge Roth was to finally beat my PB set in 2006. Back then I thought it would be a given I’d go faster but six years on and it still stands. When I entered … Continue reading →

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Challenge Roth 2012

Posted on July 8, 2012 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:41:11 Swim: 47:31 T1: 2:08 Bike: 5:00:16 T2: 1:33 Run: 3:49:45 Race Analysis here There are not many races where you genuinely get to race the pros. Normally, though we’re in the same race they get enough of a … Continue reading →

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Ready To Rumble

Posted on July 6, 2012 by lord_lordy

I’m sure I’ve used that title before. Anyway… I do feel ready to rumble. Germany is a good place to be pre race when you’re eating out at everywhere seems to serve up fantastic steaks. I managing to eat a … Continue reading →

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Unorthodox Roth Preparation

Posted on July 5, 2012 by lord_lordy

It’s been over 4 months since an entry on the blog. It has been intentional, the reasons for which I may go in to in a later blog post but for now I’d like to just write a little about … Continue reading →

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Ride Support

Posted on July 1, 2012 by lord_lordy

This months column is almost polar opposite to last months where I went through thoughts on a solo ride, this month I’d like to run you through a day of ride support on a training camp. Back in May Jo … Continue reading →

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UK 70.3, Wimbleball 2012

Posted on June 17, 2012 by lord_lordy

Time: 4:52:09 Swim: 24:33 T1: 4:53 Bike: 2:48:12 T2: 1:58 Run: 1:32:31 I was looking forward to this race. For the first time in a while I’d had a proper break from racing. My last race was Kona last year. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Long Bike Rides

Posted on June 1, 2012 by lord_lordy

What occupies your mind on long solo rides? I know I regularly get a feeling of flow, the time and miles just fly by and I find myself stunned when I look at my watch and realise I better head … Continue reading →

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Sayings That Don’t Make Sense

Posted on May 1, 2012 by lord_lordy

Being a pretty literal thinker and rather logical there are some sayings I often hear that make me cringe. I’m hoping this months column will go some way to my hearing them less. Quality Not Quantity This is regularly said … Continue reading →

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Triathlon Celebrity

Posted on April 1, 2012 by lord_lordy

Getting ready for a swim in Lanzarote back in January I spotted a young lad getting ready to swim in the lane next two me and I recognised him. I spent a moment or two trying to figure out how … Continue reading →

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Lanza Camp 2012 – Wrap Up

Posted on March 31, 2012 by lord_lordy

Our second camp is complete and it was at least as much fun as last time which is really more than I could have hoped for since last year had been so great. A good camp is all down to … Continue reading →

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