Category Archives: Epic Camp

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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Heavy Legs

Continuing with looking at motivational pictures from Epic. This is me about 1 metre from the finish of the 11km uphill TT on Day 1. I CAN CYCLE QUICK ! ;o) The legs still feel very heavy when I’m running. … Continue reading

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Feeling Normal Again

Just got a load of photos from Epic Camp [Thanks Russ]. Here’s one that rather sums up the camp for me – trying to stay on Gordo’s wheel. I did my best most days and it was fun to try … Continue reading

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Recovery And Advice

Little motivational picture. This is from Kona last year, Jo had had an awesome race I’d had a pants one but you can tell from all the smiles it was well worth it anyway. Following that I promised myself I’d … Continue reading

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Post Epic Italy

Continue to feel bombed today. Slept 12 hours last night and then snoozed this morning for 90 minutes. Knocked all training on the head, tried to eat well and just chilled for the day. Pretty sure now that the summer … Continue reading

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Epic Italy – Part II

Been out for a gentle 3 hour spin on the bike this morning. Nice breakie with John, dropped in to Cycles Dauphin for a chat. It’s helped lesson my post camp blues. Here’s a piccie of Jo and  I atop … Continue reading

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Epic Italy – Part I

Just read my previous entry ahead of writing this and knowing how quickly I got involved in the Epic Camp Points competition it seems rather amusing that I was stating I wouldn’t ! Yes, Jo and I are back from … Continue reading

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Pre Epic Camp

The graph is my training plan for Germany to Kona. Tomorrow Jo and I are flying to Verona to take part in Epic Camp. I am so excited about this. Been something I’ve wanted to do ever since getting serious … Continue reading

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