Author Archives: lord_lordy

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Posted on July 8, 2008 by lord_lordy

This is what a European Champion and a “pleased with a terrible race in sub 10 hours” Ironman look like. It was a tough race. The facts of the race are in my report. This entry is going to be … Continue reading →

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Ironman Germany, Frankfurt 2008

Posted on July 6, 2008 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:58:15 Swim: 49:24 T1: 3:24 Bike: 5:08:22 T2: 1:17 Run: 3:55:15 Race Analysis here Got myself in prime position for the swim – in amongst it with the pros about 15m ahead to aim for. From the gun I … Continue reading →

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Ironman Germany Race Preview

Posted on July 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

Here’s the bike all ready to go ! Pretty sure germany will be a disc course. I do hope so, I love the sound of a disc wheel during an Ironman I’m all packed and ready to head off to … Continue reading →

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Tapers

Posted on June 30, 2008 by lord_lordy

Here’s a graph showing my rolling week to date hours in the run up to various races. The yellow line shows the current run up to next weeks race. The pink line is the run up to Ironman New Zealand … Continue reading →

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Heavy Legs

Posted on June 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Continuing with looking at motivational pictures from Epic. This is me about 1 metre from the finish of the 11km uphill TT on Day 1. I CAN CYCLE QUICK ! ;o) The legs still feel very heavy when I’m running. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Normal Again

Posted on June 26, 2008 by lord_lordy

Just got a load of photos from Epic Camp [Thanks Russ]. Here’s one that rather sums up the camp for me – trying to stay on Gordo’s wheel. I did my best most days and it was fun to try … Continue reading →

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Recovery And Advice

Posted on June 22, 2008 by lord_lordy

Little motivational picture. This is from Kona last year, Jo had had an awesome race I’d had a pants one but you can tell from all the smiles it was well worth it anyway. Following that I promised myself I’d … Continue reading →

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Post Epic Italy

Posted on June 20, 2008 by lord_lordy

Continue to feel bombed today. Slept 12 hours last night and then snoozed this morning for 90 minutes. Knocked all training on the head, tried to eat well and just chilled for the day. Pretty sure now that the summer … Continue reading →

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Mid Summer Madness

Posted on June 19, 2008 by lord_lordy

I think I can declare myself as bonkers. Last night I did my 3rd all night Regents Park 100 miler. This time was no messing about and we did it in one push with no mid way break to Brick … Continue reading →

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Epic Italy – Part II

Posted on June 18, 2008 by lord_lordy

Been out for a gentle 3 hour spin on the bike this morning. Nice breakie with John, dropped in to Cycles Dauphin for a chat. It’s helped lesson my post camp blues. Here’s a piccie of Jo and  I atop … Continue reading →

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