Category Archives: Kona

Kona Qualification

Posted on October 30, 2015 by lord_lordy

Two recent events have prompted me to record many thoughts I’ve had on allocating Kona slots: a recent Slowtwitch thread on the Ironman Louisville slot allocation which showed the WTCs algorithm to be even more flawed than I’d realised; the … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship 2015 – Supporters Report

Posted on October 12, 2015 by lord_lordy

I wanted to experience the tension before the swim start whilst not being in it so at 5:45am we set off down to the pier to experience the swim start. With hindsight I wished I’d volunteered to help out pre … Continue reading →

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Kona When Not Racing

Posted on October 10, 2015 by lord_lordy

Back out in Kona for the 7th time but the first time not racing. I’d always thought I’d enjoy being here and not racing but perhaps I’d envisaged that as being the support crew for someone in the race. As … Continue reading →

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Kona

Posted on November 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

This year both Chrissie and Crowie looked completely spent on crossing the line at Kona. Stories abounded of pro’s hardly able to walk the following day and certainly many of my friends suffered from “cankles” the next day. For me … Continue reading →

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What Happened ?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by lord_lordy

Why did I completely detonate on Saturday. Here’s a spoiler – some may say it’s my shoes, nutrition, heat, dehydration whatever BUT it’s lack of training… no doubt in my mind. Now the long story. [Race Report] Firstly I must … Continue reading →

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The Day After

Posted on October 9, 2011 by lord_lordy

The day after is always looked forward to the day before but when it arrives I often have “Post Prokoviev Blues” – the empty feeling following something you’ve built up for for so long. I slept OK for once and … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship 2011

Posted on October 8, 2011 by lord_lordy

Time: 11:11:24 Swim: 56:56 T1: 2:55 Bike: 5:13:25 T2: 4:34 Run: 4:53:34 Race Analysis here For once I had a decent nights sleep before the race. I didn’t sleep right through but I had a couple of spells of over … Continue reading →

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Racked and Ready

Posted on October 7, 2011 by lord_lordy

Having finally got old enough to get a three digit race number I was able to rack early which is what I did. I find the period between racking my bike and trying to sleep very relaxing. I enjoy it. … Continue reading →

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Non Smart Goals

Posted on October 6, 2011 by lord_lordy

It’s so nice when you’re the recipient of an immensely thoughtful gesture. I have experienced that today when I found the above left at reception for me. This is some super duper caffeine and guarana lanzarote booster fuel. I first … Continue reading →

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Oopmh! Race Kit

Posted on October 5, 2011 by lord_lordy

Today is my rest day so I decided to do a little test swim in my new Oomph! race kit. They’ve done me proud with a great two piece tri suit with the EverydayTraining logo on it. Some neat features … Continue reading →

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