Category Archives: 2010

On Being Fulltime

Posted on October 5, 2010 by lord_lordy

Thought strictly speaking I’m not full time anymore as our coaching business takes a decent amount of time each week I am still fully flexible in my work hours and have had a period where I’ve been able to allocate … Continue reading →

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The Magic Number Is…

Posted on October 4, 2010 by lord_lordy

You have to get to the end of this post to get the meaning of the title. First… last night I swapped my aero set up one last time. Luckily I brought elbow pads out in anticipation of this moment. … Continue reading →

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Final Big Day

Posted on October 3, 2010 by lord_lordy

A week before the race and time for my final big day. From here on in it’s mainly taking it easy and getting lots of rest. The day started as usual with a swim at 7am. All of our little … Continue reading →

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Aero Tweaking

Posted on October 2, 2010 by lord_lordy

This morning I woke at 4:30am and decided to enter Ironman Wales !  Ever since it was announced I knew I wanted to do it. It’s in a beautiful part of the UK . I was keen to do an … Continue reading →

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Full Day Of Training In Kona

Posted on October 1, 2010 by lord_lordy

What a difference a day makes. Loads of friends down at the swim this morning. Headed out to the half way point swimming with Rachel. Felt fantastic in the water and was able to keep pace with Rachel though I … Continue reading →

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Kona Arrival

Posted on September 30, 2010 by lord_lordy

Some benefits seem to have accrued from staying in the same hotel for the past 4 years. For one the staff remember me and look so pleased to see me back. Secondly they put us in one of the best … Continue reading →

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Kona Bound

Posted on September 25, 2010 by lord_lordy

The bike is packed up. Today I did my last over distance ride and tomorrow provided I manage an 8 mile run and 55 mile ride I’ll have hit my targets on my final push week. Things have gone well. … Continue reading →

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Oomph! Race Gear

Posted on May 29, 2010 by lord_lordy

Thanks a million to Helen for sending me some great race photos. Better than the official ones. I’ve added a load  to my race report. The picture above is one of Helen’s and it shows me in my new Oomph … Continue reading →

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