Category Archives: Kona

How Can You Bottle This?

Posted on October 10, 2008 by lord_lordy

Todays picture is from Saturday – Roger and I at the nice little coffee shop at the turnaround in Hawi. I’m thoroughly enjoying my iced latte. It’s worth getting out well before the race so you feel able to ride … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Kona, Race Week | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Riding With A Hero

Posted on October 9, 2008 by lord_lordy

Todays photo is of me and my nephew Jude in Kona. I’m sporting my Art Of Tri t-shirt that I won for my fastest transition at Ironman Wisconsin. It’s made of organic cotton and I’m generally rather skeptical about such … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Kona, Race Week | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Espresso In The Pacific

Posted on October 8, 2008 by lord_lordy

Another entry hot on the heels of the last one. Todays picture is me in the parade last night. The parade is pretty good fun as parades go … largely because it’s not too long, it’s pretty informal and there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Kona, Race Week | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Hanging With The Stars

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lord_lordy

Allowing for a little poetic license the hanging with the star(fest) has started. Seeing so many of the top Ironmen hanging out is one of the things that makes the build up to this race so awesome. Here’s my tally … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Kona, Race Review | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Queen K Heat

Posted on October 3, 2008 by lord_lordy

Yesterday I decided I was ready for a real acclimatization run and probably my last long run before the race. The plan was to run out along the Queen K highway in the heat of the day. This is something … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Kona, Race Week | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Hawaii Wind

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

Got a doze of the infamous Hawaii winds today. Did a ride out to Hawi (the turnaround point on the bike course). The section for bad winds is a section of road towards the turnaround just before the final 7 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Kona, Race Week | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Lava Java

Posted on September 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Lava Java breakie together with the view from Lava Java. No messing about this morning , following the swim we went straight to Lava Java for breakfast. It’s the best place for breakie but once you get into race week … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Kona, Race Week | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Arrived In Kona

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lord_lordy

It’s great to be back in Kona. The place feels so familiar. We had a little walk down by the sea, had wondered about getting something to eat but since it was after 9pm held out little hope … we … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Kona, Race Week | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Much Needed Rest

Posted on October 30, 2007 by lord_lordy

Been enjoying some wonderful rest since Kona. I have done absolutely no exercise since the race. That’s over 2 weeks now where I’ve not even swam or ridden my bike to the shops. I’m trying to be good about my … Continue reading →

Posted in 2007, Kona, Planning | Tagged | Leave a comment

Ironman World Championship, Kona 2007

Posted on October 13, 2007 by lord_lordy

10:00:47 332nd, 66th M35-39 1:00:02 – Swim 0:03:03 – T1 5:16:55 – Bike 0:03:43 – T2 3:37:04 – Run We were in the perfect hotel for this race – just across from the race start / finish. It meant a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2007, Kona, Race Report | Tagged , | Leave a comment