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KIMM 2005

Posted on October 28, 2005 by lord_lordy

The KIMM this year was up in the North Eastern Lake district. We had the luxury of staying with friends on the Friday night and then an early start (2nd pair off) on the Saturday. The forecast was good for … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championships, Kona 2005

Posted on October 15, 2005 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:50:57 Swim: 1:03:00 T1: 3:16 Bike: 5:18:07 T2: 3:03 Run: 3:23:31 What an amazing experience from body marking through to finishing it’s a buzz ! I’ve never been in a swim start like it. There were so many people … Continue reading →

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ITU World Championship, Hawaii 2005

Posted on October 9, 2005 by lord_lordy

Time: 2:04:25 – 20th M35-39 Swim: tbc T1: tbc Bike: tbc T2: tbc Run: 35:39 Superb atmosphere in Waikiki – perfect place to start aclimatising for Kona – swim in beautiful water  each morning, ride round the south coast and … Continue reading →

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Helvellyn Triathlon 2005

Posted on September 10, 2005 by lord_lordy

Time: 3:58:59  13th M30-39, 16th overall Swim: 00:20:59 8 T1: 01:58:05 19 Bike (+T2): 01:39:54 31 Run: 03:58:59 16 Top 3: Richard Hunt Male M30-39 00:21:15 10 01:46:46 1 01:21:54 4 03:29:56  1 Marc Laithwaite Male M30-39 00:22:33 20 01:52:01 … Continue reading →

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Ironman UK, Sherbourne 2005

Posted on August 21, 2005 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:11:35 Swim: 50:45 (15) T1: 3:32 (142) Bike: 5:44:34 (62) T2: 1:47 (19) Run: 3:30:52 (1st half: 1:38:49 (40), 2nd Half: 1:52:12 (54)) 27th overall, 3rd in age group. Got a Hawaii slot ! Long Report (be warned this … Continue reading →

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SLMM 2005

Posted on July 3, 2005 by lord_lordy

This years event was based around Ennerdale with the event centre in Buttermere. Great location for such an event and I was really looking forward to it with it likely to be a mix of terrain that was new to … Continue reading →

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Dambuster Triathlon, Rutland 2005

Posted on June 25, 2005 by lord_lordy

2:02:56 3rd M35-39, 10th overall Up at 3 am for a leisurely breakfast then on the road by 4am. The weather was nice and warm in London but as I progressed to Rutland water the temperature dropped from 21c to … Continue reading →

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LAMM 2005

Posted on June 18, 2005 by lord_lordy

Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon (LAMM) on Friday night. I really don’t know any of the mountains round there so wonder what it’s going to be like, didn’t cross my mind that it would be on the Isle Of Mull. Arrive … Continue reading →

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Shropshire Triathlon, Ellesmere 2005

Posted on June 12, 2005 by lord_lordy

Time: 02:00:09 3 12 T/cat/ovl Swim: 00:21:38 4 30 Bike: 01:02:26 10 32 Run: 00:36:05 5 20 3 Tri Londoners gained qualification for Honolulu – The Ginger Bullet, Jo and myself. The Long Race Report: Plans to qualify nearly had … Continue reading →

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Fred Whitton 2005

Posted on May 8, 2005 by lord_lordy

The Tri London contingent got up nice and early at Coniston Coppermines YHA to devour breakfasts of varying sizes – from Morag barely forcing down a slice of toast to myself on porridge with banana and honey followed by two … Continue reading →

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