Category Archives: Epic New Zealand 09

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Back in Christchurch now. We had a great drive back in the van yesterday morning – great scenery and a pretty quick journey back. Gave us enough time to get a gentle spin on the bikes out towards Sumner where … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 8

Final day of the camp. Today was special events day. First down to the pool for swim events. Three races which combined would be classed as a major events (so 9 points for winner and half point less as u … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 7

Today was the final full days training on Epic Camp – tomorrow is swim events in the morning and then a Triathlon in the afternoon. Today really was a cracker – we cycled to Lake Rotoiti (piccie above) for a … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 6

Another great day on Epic Camp. Felt a little jaded today on the bike – probably same reason as in Italy – I did a tough day on the easy day and most others didn’t. So relative to the rest … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 5

Like at Epic Italy day 5 is an easier day. This allows those that are feeling the strain to take it a little easier and recover a little though still having to swim, bike and run whilst those gunning for … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 4

It’s  been a wet day on Epic Camp. Above you can see Jo being a good bike owner giving her bike a good clean and oil. You don’t want it inefficient on a camp like this. I’m still in yellow … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 3

Here’s Jo and I at the first aid station proudly wearing our respective jerseys for the day. Last night I had a pretty restless night – so much going over in my mind. It was just like this on Epic … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 2

You’ve guessed it I’m in yellow ! It was bloody hard work to get it and it’s pretty certain that tomorrow I will lose it as we will all do a 200km ride but I’ve already done two so won’t … Continue reading

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Epic Camp NZ09 – Day 1

Cracking first day. Without intentionally trying to get in to yellow on day 1 I ended the day equal on points with Tara but she got the yellow as she did better in the swim TT and the king of … Continue reading

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Easing Off Pre Epic

So the idea this week was to ease off and get recovered for Epic Camp. Well, I’ve kind of eased of but not much. I think this rather gives an insight into what often motivates me to train and why … Continue reading

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