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Civilised Training Day

Posted on August 16, 2008 by lord_lordy

Just have to write about todays training. Today was on paper my toughest bike session before IM Wisconsin and probably ever. It did not fail to disappoint. I wanted to be well rested so didn’t set my alarm and just … Continue reading →

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Finding It Tough

Posted on August 15, 2008 by lord_lordy

It’s been a tough week unfortunately not in terms of training but again due to motivation. I am sleeping lots and feeling tired. It could be that I’m just older now and can’t handle the volume as easily, it could … Continue reading →

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Still Pushing

Posted on August 11, 2008 by lord_lordy

Wensleydale Triathlon yesterday. Jo and I before the start and above a photo showing how flooded it was. REPORT HERE Race the Wensleydale Triathlon yesterday in appalling conditions. Good fast session. Blitzed the swim, steady bike, terrible run for about … Continue reading →

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Wensleydale Triathlon 2008

Posted on August 10, 2008 by lord_lordy

Swim(400m): ~6m Bike (40 miles): ~2h45 Run (12 miles): ~2h04 Total: 4h55 (16th) Like two years ago the weather was terrible, probably worse. Not as cold but very windy and heavy rain. The wind was so strong there was a … Continue reading →

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Feeling Fit

Posted on August 7, 2008 by lord_lordy

Tri London at the National Relays ! Read about it here. I’m the tall dude in the middle (no I’m not standing on my tip toes ;o)) Both Jo and I recently have commented on how we have ‘felt fit’ … Continue reading →

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Final Push Week

Posted on August 4, 2008 by lord_lordy

The photo this time is me following winning The Wensleydale Triathlon in 2006. Jo and I recced the course last Saturday and boy oh boy is it tough. The organisers seemed quite pleased I was doing it as it meant … Continue reading →

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Motivation And Feeling Strong

Posted on August 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

The photo this time is me following winning The Wensleydale Triathlon in 2006. Jo and I recced the course last Saturday and boy oh boy is it tough. The organisers seemed quite pleased I was doing it as it meant … Continue reading →

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What A Difference A Day Makes

Posted on July 17, 2008 by lord_lordy

Jo and I atop Passo di Giau. She pushed me all the way to the top. Kept me honest. I can’t believe how much better I feel now. Was thinking today that it would be good to do some research … Continue reading →

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Difficulty Getting Out Of Bed

Posted on July 15, 2008 by lord_lordy

This is me just before I ran to the Inner Canyon and back when visiting the Grand Canyon with my mum. Back in the days where I did stuff like that just for the sheer challenge and to see what … Continue reading →

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Trying To Regain Focus

Posted on July 10, 2008 by lord_lordy

Me at race weight. Sorting through email found this quote on race weight from a buddy: “The trick is to keep losing weight until your friends and family ask you if you’ve been sick. then you know you’re within 5 … Continue reading →

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