Author Archives: lord_lordy

Busselton Predictions

Posted on December 3, 2009 by lord_lordy

Today I’ve one my final sessions and the only thing left between me and the race now is rest. I got up and did a 30 minute swim with Jo, Russ and Martyn. We swam to the KM marker but … Continue reading →

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Resting Up

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am now in rest mode. Yesterday I did a solid 30 minute run. Today I swam round the jetty and have done a 50 minute ride. Tomorrow nothing. The swim was pretty tough as it was ROUGH. At the … Continue reading →

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The Other Land Of Flat Whites

Posted on November 26, 2009 by lord_lordy

New Zealand is not he only country that does Flat White coffee. Here is a marvelous example from the cafe with “the best coffee in Margaret River”. It was delicious and certainly did not make me feel I could question … Continue reading →

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Busselton

Posted on November 21, 2009 by lord_lordy

It was a pretty manic last few days in the UK. Departing rather crept up on me and suddenly I seemed to have lots of things to do. The saturday we left saw Jo and I riding round Richmond Park … Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on November 11, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am back in training but it’s very frustrating. Is there something about this time of year or it being post Hawaii but my motivation has been very up and down. For instance, right now it looks lovely outside and … Continue reading →

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Not Back In Training

Posted on November 3, 2009 by lord_lordy

Last weeks start to training was a great big false start. This pretty consistently happens to me following a big race. I take a couple of weeks off then as soon as I get back to training I get struck … Continue reading →

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Back In Training

Posted on October 27, 2009 by lord_lordy

It’s been a rather stressful day or so. We’re flying out to Busselton, then Christchurch and then home on Quantas. We knew that their luggage allowance was pretty tight (23 kg) but on closer inspection we find they have maximum … Continue reading →

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Non Stop In London

Posted on October 23, 2009 by lord_lordy

It’s been a hectic few days … no not because of setting those two things up. Firstly all the travel. Overnight to San Francisco, a day there wandering around and catching up with an old friend before an overnight flight … Continue reading →

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Chilling In Waikiki

Posted on October 16, 2009 by lord_lordy

Here’s Jo wandering along beach near Kailua on the Windward side of Oahu. We’ve been doing very little other than relaxing. We’ve used the local buses to do a complete tour of the Island. I’ve been so tired. I’ve slept … Continue reading →

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Kona 09 Some Final Thoughts

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lord_lordy

Following the buzz of race day the day or two after in Kona has a very low vibe. Jo and I are just chilling out before we catch our flight to Waikiki for a few days holiday. It’s going to … Continue reading →

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