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Rest

Posted on December 2, 2007 by lord_lordy

It’s been a long time since I’ve taken a whole weekend out from training during a serious block of training but that’s exactly what I’ve just done. My long run on Friday left my legs pretty achey and it was … Continue reading →

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Long Run

Posted on November 30, 2007 by lord_lordy

It’s been a long time since the last entry … been a little busy but training is going very well. In fact, this afternoon I went out for a long run – about 16 miles in 2hours 14 minutes. My … Continue reading →

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Run Miles

Posted on November 20, 2007 by lord_lordy

The picture above is from my training diary showing week to date run mileage. The green line is last year and the pink this year. It clearly shows the taper down to Lanzarote in late May and how my run … Continue reading →

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Training Ramping Up

Posted on November 19, 2007 by lord_lordy

The slow increase in my volume continues. This week I’ve gone over the 30-hour mark and still feel like there’s room for more. My swimming is absolutely flying. Really The slow increase in my volume continues. This week I’ve gone … Continue reading →

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Kona Pictures

Posted on November 10, 2007 by lord_lordy

The official Kona photos arrived to today. The one above gives a good feel for the swim start. It was nice to get these today … I felt today I could finally let my enthusiasm to train erupt and then … Continue reading →

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New Single Speed

Posted on November 7, 2007 by lord_lordy

 Here’s a picture of my latest bike. Very pleased with it. Been put together based round my old Merckx frame – yes it has a bend in it – that was sufficient to warrant a new bike (the one … Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on November 4, 2007 by lord_lordy

It’s Sunday lunchtime and an absolutely gorgeous day outside, I’m bursting at the seams to be training so why am I sat writing this? Because of this blasted back. I feel so frustrated that a stupid incident during the week … Continue reading →

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Much Needed Rest

Posted on October 30, 2007 by lord_lordy

Been enjoying some wonderful rest since Kona. I have done absolutely no exercise since the race. That’s over 2 weeks now where I’ve not even swam or ridden my bike to the shops. I’m trying to be good about my … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship, Kona 2007

Posted on October 13, 2007 by lord_lordy

10:00:47 332nd, 66th M35-39 1:00:02 – Swim 0:03:03 – T1 5:16:55 – Bike 0:03:43 – T2 3:37:04 – Run We were in the perfect hotel for this race – just across from the race start / finish. It meant a … Continue reading →

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Kona Bound

Posted on September 28, 2007 by lord_lordy

Almost certainly the last entry for a good long while. The next one should be reporting on the race. Feeling as good as I could hope. Recent weeks training gone well. Swimming this morning well, running yesterday like a dream. … Continue reading →

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