Author Archives: lord_lordy

Taupo Race Analysis

Posted on March 7, 2011 by lord_lordy

Race Report here Currently on the ferry to the South Island on my way home to Christchurch for my final couple of days before returning to the UK. A week or so a go I was home sick and so … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand, Taupo 2011

Posted on March 5, 2011 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:14:52 Swim: 53:03 T1: 5:07 Bike: 5:22:36 T2: 2:12 Run: 3:51:52 Race Analysis here The night before the race my mind wasn’t really focussing on it. At the awards the night before and on the TV that night there … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand 2011 Race Preview

Posted on March 4, 2011 by lord_lordy

Another Ironman tomorrow and I feel totally calm. I can’t say I see the importance of it right now. I’m sure a big doze of perspective is a good thing. Jo hasn’t managed to make it up to support so … Continue reading →

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Barefoot / Minimalist Running

Posted on March 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

Barefoot is such a buzzword at the moment often used for running in bare feet and running in minimalist footwear. Minimalist here means footwear that offers no support. I have been running exclusively in minimalist footwear for 9 months prior … Continue reading →

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Christhurch Earthquake

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lord_lordy

Read Jo’s account here I was in the cinema when it hit. Apparently it only lasted about 20s but every so often since I get an incredibly vivid recollection of how I felt and what I thought at the time … Continue reading →

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Walking A Tightrope

Posted on February 14, 2011 by lord_lordy

The photo is completely irrelevant to this post. These are some bike overshoes I’ve just received from Oomph! who are recycling old speedsuits (which are no longer legal to race in) by using the material to make overshoes which they’ll … Continue reading →

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Getting Aero

Posted on February 13, 2011 by lord_lordy

Recently I’ve had discussions with athletes about getting aero. Specifically Road vs TT bike, aero tubing vs none and aero bar set up. Much of this will be of use to anyone setting up their bike for racing Triathlon for … Continue reading →

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Critical Thinking

Posted on February 9, 2011 by lord_lordy

Since Wanaka I’ve been trying to negotiate my way between recovering from racing and getting ready for another race which is now just over 3 weeks away. I’ll post later about how this has been going but for the moment … Continue reading →

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More Calorie Counting Futility

Posted on February 4, 2011 by lord_lordy

Having received a few questions following the last post I’ve decided to do a follow up post on tips for eating low carb. To start I will recap a little about calorie counting. I am not disputing that weight gain … Continue reading →

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Laymans Nutrition

Posted on February 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

Most of us probably believe we eat a healthy diet or at least know what constitutes a healthy diet. It’s out there, the message is pressed left, right and centre. Eat your Five a day, avoid saturated fat, low fat, … Continue reading →

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