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Last Big Days

Posted on September 25, 2007 by lord_lordy

Just finished my last long day of training. Only extended session left will be a bike course recce on Kona sometime middle of next week. Got out early and headed down to Surrey. Did a big flat loop before heading … Continue reading →

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Swimming

Posted on September 21, 2007 by lord_lordy

This mornings swimming session went really well. Hit 100s off 1.25 which was really quite pleasing. Finished with some one length sprints which I was doing alongside Luis. On the first couple I could see how his stroke was a … Continue reading →

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Final Key Sessions

Posted on September 19, 2007 by lord_lordy

Quickly writing this before I head to work. I’ve had a nice sleep in and a good breakfast following an excellent block of training where I’ve achieved a key session. If feels like things are coming together well. After a … Continue reading →

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Solid Weeks Training

Posted on September 12, 2007 by lord_lordy

Wednesday Tired in the morning so had a sleep in. A brisk 12 miles at lunchtime and squad swim in the evening. A fun session with main set based on 400s. Made it fun as I desperately tried to avoid … Continue reading →

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Back In Business

Posted on September 4, 2007 by lord_lordy

Things seem to be coming together at last. Resting heart rate is back down consistently under 40, weight is coming down steadily and my legs feel ok when running ! Very positive about it all now. Just keep it steady … Continue reading →

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Tight Hamstring

Posted on August 31, 2007 by lord_lordy

The lack of running is getting a little frustrating now! Am being careful as I’d prefer to get to Kona with virtually no run training but un injured than eek out some miles now but not get this hamstring tightness … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Big Bike Miles

Posted on August 28, 2007 by lord_lordy

Still having problems with getting going on the running. Had another physio session on Friday and held off running since and it is much improved. In fact, it now doesn’t feel sore but I’m of course nervous to get back … Continue reading →

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Back In The Groove

Posted on August 23, 2007 by lord_lordy

Really getting back into the groove now. Kicked off with a rest day last Friday before Jo and I headed down to her mums in Somerset with some decent training plans. Saturday – plan was a long continuous ride followed … Continue reading →

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Middlesbrough To London

Posted on August 18, 2007 by lord_lordy

What a ride I had on Tuesday. I’d decided I would cycle home from my mums in North Yorkshire over two days. I stay in a lovely B&B near Louth, north east of Lincoln on the eastern edge of the … Continue reading →

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Final Block Of Volume

Posted on August 6, 2007 by lord_lordy

It’s been ages since the last entry. I’ve been struggling for motivation and couldn’t face writing about it here. I’ve also had a really niggly right ankle which has prevented me running since Lorient and has certainly contributed to the … Continue reading →

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