Author Archives: lord_lordy

Game Over

Posted on February 28, 2009 by lord_lordy

The picture above tells it all. I’m not racing Taupo. This is me post surgery Friday evening. Things have moved very quickly these past few days and I don’t really think I can comprehend what a stressful, manic and tiring … Continue reading →

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Now An Injury

Posted on February 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

I’m wondering now whether I should call this an injury. Over the past few days I’ve had a few people ask about my “injury” but I’ve felt a little bit of a fraud describing it as such because it (a) … Continue reading →

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Snap

Posted on February 19, 2009 by lord_lordy

It’s started 4 months early. Didn’t think I was meant to start falling apart till I turned 40. Long story short on and all that – I’ve snapped my Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon ! Long story. For maybe 18 months … Continue reading →

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Long Gorges

Posted on February 18, 2009 by lord_lordy

I did get a rather dull picture of New Zealands longest bridge but had bluetooth issues so couldn’t use it. Instead here’s the map of todays ride. I’ve had an awesome day on the bike today. Happy as a pig … Continue reading →

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Epic Recovery

Posted on February 15, 2009 by lord_lordy

The picture above is of Rakaia Gorge. Jo and I got within 6km of this before Epic Camp but couldn’t face the extra 6km of battling in to the headwind. Having now visited it I can see it would have … Continue reading →

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Post Epic Camp

Posted on February 10, 2009 by lord_lordy

Back in Christchurch now. We had a great drive back in the van yesterday morning – great scenery and a pretty quick journey back. Gave us enough time to get a gentle spin on the bikes out towards Sumner where … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 8

Posted on February 8, 2009 by lord_lordy

Final day of the camp. Today was special events day. First down to the pool for swim events. Three races which combined would be classed as a major events (so 9 points for winner and half point less as u … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 7

Posted on February 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

Today was the final full days training on Epic Camp – tomorrow is swim events in the morning and then a Triathlon in the afternoon. Today really was a cracker – we cycled to Lake Rotoiti (piccie above) for a … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 6

Posted on February 6, 2009 by lord_lordy

Another great day on Epic Camp. Felt a little jaded today on the bike – probably same reason as in Italy – I did a tough day on the easy day and most others didn’t. So relative to the rest … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 5

Posted on February 5, 2009 by lord_lordy

Like at Epic Italy day 5 is an easier day. This allows those that are feeling the strain to take it a little easier and recover a little though still having to swim, bike and run whilst those gunning for … Continue reading →

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