Author Archives: lord_lordy

Welsh 3000s

Posted on July 1, 2014 by lord_lordy

A year on and a second attempt at the Welsh 3000s. It felt a much more serious attempt this time not only had we learnt a lot from last year but we were a much smaller group, who not only … Continue reading →

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Dawn Till Dusk

Posted on April 1, 2014 by lord_lordy

Earlier this year I received rather a surprise when I got a place in Otillo. My friend Andy had suggested we enter and try to get a place on merit. I thought it a great idea but assumed merit would … Continue reading →

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TSB Syndrome

Posted on March 1, 2014 by lord_lordy

There was a time when training was all about chasing numbers. Any decent race result I had was all gravy. I remember tracking week to date and year to date totals for distance and time across all disciplines. The week … Continue reading →

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Starting Back

Posted on February 1, 2014 by lord_lordy

Finally I need to get back in to training. Following Ironman Florida I had my most comprehensive end of season break since starting in Triathlon. I stopped weighing myself, stopped taking my resting HR, didn’t give a hoot about what … Continue reading →

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Challenges

Posted on January 1, 2014 by lord_lordy

I’ve just got back from day three of my “Advent Challenge” having run 3km. I’d announced this on twitter to see if anyone wanted to join me. Some of the reaction to it got me thinking. Firstly I wondered if … Continue reading →

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Rhythm Of Life

Posted on December 1, 2013 by lord_lordy

I’ve spent most of today in what has become an off season ritual; chopping wood. This preparation at least two winters hence reminds me of triathlon, especially Ironman, where you need to plan ahead. Already I know all the races … Continue reading →

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Ironman Florida 2013

Posted on November 3, 2013 by lord_lordy

Swim: 0:54:56 T1: 4:12 Bike: 5:00:57 T2: 2:26 Run: 4:18:19 Total: 10:20:50 (48th / 280th) I managed to get a solid 4 hours sleep before waking every half an hour. As ever once I get up all nerves disappear. Sharing … Continue reading →

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Anatomy Of A Training Camp

Posted on November 1, 2013 by lord_lordy

I’m sitting in front of my new wood burner as the first cold snap of autumn hits. Everyday I check in on what’s going on in Kona, which renews my drive to get back there one day. This edition of … Continue reading →

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Ironman Florida 2013, Preview

Posted on October 28, 2013 by lord_lordy

This race has rather crept up on me. It’s race week already and I’ve not even thought about checking my bike or packing. Other things have rather taken precedence which isn’t a bad thing. I love racing and training for … Continue reading →

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Tenby

Posted on October 1, 2013 by lord_lordy

It was several years ago when Ironman UK was moving from Sherborne and there were teasers out about a fantastic new location that I was chatting at a café stop and discussing where we thought a good race location would … Continue reading →

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