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Mid Wales Ultra 2008

Posted on May 3, 2008 by lord_lordy

Time: 18:45 Swim (~1.8km): 25 mins T1: 35 mins Bike (166 miles): 11h (10h Ride time) T2: 10 mins Run (32 miles): 6:35 Jo and I were 2nd Overall Jo was first lady (ever) to finish. This race had rather … Continue reading →

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200 Miler

Posted on April 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Managed my first two hundred mile bike ride of the year on Saturday. Followed it up yesterday with a hilly 135 miles in Surrey followed by a 1 hour run. Really felt strong but last night started getting a sore … Continue reading →

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King Of The Mountains

Posted on April 24, 2008 by lord_lordy

Been sorting out a King of The Mountains competition for the Triathlon club. Going to do it over the course of 7 climbs. It will be based on points but each subsequent climb will be handicapped based on the current … Continue reading →

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Changing Attitude

Posted on April 18, 2008 by lord_lordy

Continuing the graph theme. Here’s the latest addition to the training diary. Just plotting week on week mileage / hours together with a 4 weekly rolling average trend line. Currently trying to shed some of the pounds I’ve put on … Continue reading →

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Motivation to Train

Posted on April 4, 2008 by lord_lordy

Here’s the first part of the year hours. Black – total hours White – last year Purple – plan Red – bike Green – run Blue – swim red dots – BRICKS This is a topic that has come up … Continue reading →

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Post Race Rest

Posted on March 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

This photo is of the view that woke me every morning during my first week of rest whilst in Coromandel. Following what I hope I learnt from last year and taken extended rest following New Zealand. It’s 4 weeks since … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand Race Review

Posted on March 14, 2008 by lord_lordy

I am very pleased with my Ironman New Zealand race. It felt like one of my better executed races with all disciplines evening paced and I felt strong throughout the run. Here are some of my initial thoughts on the … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand, Taupo 2008

Posted on March 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

Swim: 49:50 T1: 4:30 Bike: 5:09 T2: 1:30 Run: 3:22 Total: 9:27:31 33rd, 3rd M35-39 Race Analysis here Report in Middlesbrough Evening Gazette here. My training post New Year had gone really well, I’d nailed more volume than I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand Prep

Posted on February 12, 2008 by lord_lordy

It’s been awhile since the last entry. I’d initially only planned on doing a blog for a year so have spent a bit of time deciding whether to continue. Also, I’ve been so busy training I’ve had little time to … Continue reading →

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Training Going Really Well

Posted on December 20, 2007 by lord_lordy

This run up to Christmas is going far better than expected. The hope had been to be in reasonable enough shape by Christmas so that post Christmas I’ve the base to work hard and get into top shape for Ironman … Continue reading →

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