Author Archives: lord_lordy

The Casual Ironman

Posted on May 1, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am happily settled in Lanzarote. Above is the beach at Puerto del Carmen. This is real Brits abroad territory and I’m loving it. The contrast between us doing serious training and then walking down the front here being enticed … Continue reading →

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Happy Chappy

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lord_lordy

Amazing how the small things can make all the difference. I’ve been out for a few rides on my bike and my mood has increased tremendously. Following a theme since my surgery above is another picture of my foot as … Continue reading →

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Aircast

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lord_lordy

It’s not that my life currently revolves around what my current left foot wear is but here’s a picture of it. I saw Ioan on Tuesday and it was decided the splint wasn’t really that great so I was put … Continue reading →

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Splint

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lord_lordy

A few pictures of my cast progression ending with a light weight removable splint the nice lady at St Thomas’s fashioned for me yesterday. I must admit it was a huge disappointment. I had been under the impression it would … Continue reading →

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Still Learning

Posted on March 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

Even in these dark days (ok, a little poetic license there) there is still stuff to be learnt. In recent years I’ve had some worries about my eating habits.Particularly the “carb binges” (my phrase) I’d undertake. We are talking serious … Continue reading →

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Reality Strikes

Posted on March 18, 2009 by lord_lordy

Back in the UK now and it’s really hit home what this injury means. It’s not going to be a matter of getting the cast off and away I go. Rehab from this is going to take a fair amount … Continue reading →

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Leaving New Zealand

Posted on March 9, 2009 by lord_lordy

No real reason for this photo other than to remind me of slightly happier times and motivate me to get back to top fitness. It also shows how quickly that sort of fitness can be taken away. So, when you … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand

Posted on March 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

A report from the other side of the fence having snapped my Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon. I had a plan to meter out my efforts having discovered just how exhausting pootling around on crutches is. Luckily Cliff, the manager at … Continue reading →

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Acts Of Kindness

Posted on March 5, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am feeling stunningly positive at the moment and I think a huge part of this is amount of kindness that has been shown towards me. Here’s a random list of various things that have happened over the past week… … Continue reading →

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Being An Invalid

Posted on March 3, 2009 by lord_lordy

What an eye opener the past few days have been. As an abled body person you sometimes notice where places are set up for disabled people. The ramped curbs, ramp alternative to   stairs, disabled loos. Being on crutches / … Continue reading →

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