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Queen K Heat

Posted on October 3, 2008 by lord_lordy

Yesterday I decided I was ready for a real acclimatization run and probably my last long run before the race. The plan was to run out along the Queen K highway in the heat of the day. This is something … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Wind

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

Got a doze of the infamous Hawaii winds today. Did a ride out to Hawi (the turnaround point on the bike course). The section for bad winds is a section of road towards the turnaround just before the final 7 … Continue reading →

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Lava Java

Posted on September 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Lava Java breakie together with the view from Lava Java. No messing about this morning , following the swim we went straight to Lava Java for breakfast. It’s the best place for breakie but once you get into race week … Continue reading →

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Arrived In Kona

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lord_lordy

It’s great to be back in Kona. The place feels so familiar. We had a little walk down by the sea, had wondered about getting something to eat but since it was after 9pm held out little hope … we … Continue reading →

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Ready To Go

Posted on September 25, 2008 by lord_lordy

All packed and ready to go. Even got my teeth fixed ! Well … had a filling this afternoon, the crown is still cracked but the dentist says it’ll be OK for the trip. Last nights swim session was a … Continue reading →

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2009 Goal

Posted on September 23, 2008 by lord_lordy

Above is me getting my award at Wisconsin. Another 3rd age group placing in an M-dot race. Never done better. Hence the title of this entry – next year the main goal is to do better than 3rd in my … Continue reading →

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Final Three Weeks

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lord_lordy

The picture is of the Wisconsin swim start. I’ll be just out of picture on the right. Nice to think that I was leading that mass of swimmers. I’ve uploaded some photos of the race here and here. Had hoped … Continue reading →

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Moving Again

Posted on September 19, 2008 by lord_lordy

Pleased to say that I’m coping with this post Ironman period better than before and this week have got myself moving again. Monday morning I got up and did the club squad swim, the water was 31c which is an … Continue reading →

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T2

Posted on September 14, 2008 by lord_lordy

Following an Ironman there’s that period of analyzing the results, and when you’ve had a good race basking in the memory of it. Been enjoying that big time this past week. I knew I’d had a good T2 but when … Continue reading →

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Post Race

Posted on September 12, 2008 by lord_lordy

Above are Jo and my trophies. We like to come away and baggsy a trophy each, though I’m having to get used to Jo’s being slightly bigger than mine. I am pleased though. I do enjoy going up on stage. … Continue reading →

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