Author Archives: lord_lordy

Barefoot Running

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lord_lordy

Sorry for the rather surreal photo but it was done late last night after swimming with a mobile phone in rather limited light. It serves the purpose though – another photo following my foot injury theme showing my new Vibram … Continue reading →

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Running Again

Posted on June 11, 2009 by lord_lordy

Oh yeh baby ! Not quite like the above but thats the target. I’ve done two runs this week for a total of 25 minutes. It’s a start. It’s the biggest improvement I’m going to get … from zero to … Continue reading →

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Swim Coaching Course

Posted on June 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

Last week I thoroughly enjoyed doing my ASA Level 1 swim coaching course. Passed all the practical stuff just awaiting the written exam results. It was great that the course was taken by Diane Jameson who’s an ex national coach … Continue reading →

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It’s Gonna Be Tight

Posted on May 28, 2009 by lord_lordy

Thats right it’s going to be tight for Kona. Saw the consultant on Tuesday, well actually no I didn’t. Rather disappointingly I saw one of his registrars (I think thats the name) and was discharged to the physio. He said … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote Post Race

Posted on May 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

Two days post race and we’re packed up ready for our flight back to the UK tonight. We’ve had a great time here and agree it’s an awesome training environment. The half board accommodation we had in the first three … Continue reading →

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Race Morning – Lanzarote 09

Posted on May 23, 2009 by lord_lordy

There’s the start of Ironman Lanzarote. Great to watch but would have been better to be in it. Think it may help my swim start to see that most of the competitors don’t absolutely peg it in it ! When … Continue reading →

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New Type Of Pre Race

Posted on May 22, 2009 by lord_lordy

Here’s Jo having just racked her bike this afternoon. She’s very relaxed at the moment and it feels like she’s ready to go. I’ve everything crossed that she has a good race and will be doing whatever I can to … Continue reading →

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Reaping The Rewards

Posted on May 17, 2009 by lord_lordy

In most things you tend to get more out of them the more you put in – when you study, relationship and definitely Ironman. It’s what draws me to it. The other side of throwing yourself in to Ironman is … Continue reading →

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Whats An Easy Week?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by lord_lordy

Our little group of three triathletes is struggling to get going after yesterdays rest day. I slept straight through the swim this morning and have knocked the gym on the head as my shoulder doesn’t feel quite right. Russ has … Continue reading →

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Aqua Jogging

Posted on May 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

Finally got round to aqua jogging in the pool where we’re staying. Luckily the deep end is just deep enough to allow me to do it. I was quite surprise at how hard work it is. I was getting slightly … Continue reading →

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