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Calorie Counting Futility

Posted on January 30, 2010 by lord_lordy

Why Do I Gain Weight? Obvious isn’t it – because you take in more calories than you burn. First law of thermodynamics and all that. I don’t think there’s many people that would dispute this fact but really how practical … Continue reading →

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Rhythm Of Training

Posted on January 28, 2010 by lord_lordy

Here’s a picture of a dog that came and brought a smile to my face as I flaked out on the grass outside a garage during my ride on Tuesday. My legs had detonated 40km back. The plan following Epic … Continue reading →

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Post Prokofiev Blues

Posted on January 23, 2010 by lord_lordy

I was introduced to the phrase “Post Prokofiev Blues” back in 1987 in my first term at University by a friend Steve. It refers to that feeling of depression following some big event you’ve been focussing on. He coined the … Continue reading →

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Life After Epic

Posted on January 20, 2010 by lord_lordy

It’s over and I’m back to ‘normal’ life. Well normal as my life is currently. As Jo says it’s funny having little to do when you’re not in your own home as you really do have little to do. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 15 – DONE!

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lord_lordy

We made it ! What a fantastic trip. Awesome experience. It was great to all roll in to the finish together and every shaking hands, hugging, congratulating each other. We cracked open champagne and all had a tipple. Not a … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 14

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lord_lordy

We’re  nearly there. Today’s picture is of Clas and I at the regroup after the KOM (mum – this means King Of The Mountains ;o)). It’s been a bit of a highlight getting to know Clas. We seemed to hit … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 13

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lord_lordy

Todays picture is of the food that awaits our finish on each day of Epic Camp. Today was particularly nice with lots of Christmas Cake on offer. Quite a leisurely start today meeting Tara and Petro for a 10k run … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 12

Posted on January 14, 2010 by lord_lordy

We started today with a fantastic run round Godley Head in Christchurch. It was a beautiful run in lovely weather. Over the hills to the coast and back along the coast. 18.5km so clearly tacked on 1.5km to 20km. Great … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 11

Posted on January 13, 2010 by lord_lordy

Gordo reckons he saw signs of me feeling tired. He seemed quite pleased. When I cursed at my gears he had further evidence though he reckons I didn’t swear …. I’m sure I did. Anyway … I think I am … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 10

Posted on January 12, 2010 by lord_lordy

Too hectic a day to take any photos so here’s a photo of Jo arriving on the South Island. Last night I didn’t get enough sleep as we had a bit of a nightmare with our iDisk and I spent … Continue reading →

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