Category Archives: Race Preview

Ironman Wales Preview

Posted on September 6, 2013 by lord_lordy

I’m back in Tenby for my third go at Ironman Wales and again with the hope of qualifying for Kona. I say hope because based on the standard of the past two years I think I’ll be doing amazingly well … Continue reading →

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Ironman Western Australia Preparation

Posted on December 7, 2012 by lord_lordy

It’s been a funny old preparation period for this Ironman. It’s made me reflect on how I’ve been lucky over the previous 24 Ironman races I’ve done. Apart from missing two races completely after surgery I would say that non … Continue reading →

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Approaching Ironman Wales

Posted on September 12, 2012 by lord_lordy

My blog posting has been hugely intermittent this year. The reason for this is some pretty big changes in my life which has really meant that Ironman racing does not quite hold the same importance it did before. As I … Continue reading →

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Ready To Rumble

Posted on July 6, 2012 by lord_lordy

I’m sure I’ve used that title before. Anyway… I do feel ready to rumble. Germany is a good place to be pre race when you’re eating out at everywhere seems to serve up fantastic steaks. I managing to eat a … 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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Killing Time In Recovery

Posted on September 18, 2011 by lord_lordy

A week since Ironman Wales and I’m still making sure I’m recovered before doing any training for Kona. It’s been peeing down so the idea of a test run is out the window. What to do all day? I start … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales Pre Race

Posted on September 6, 2011 by lord_lordy

The picture is from the window of our little flat. You can see the swim course and the road is the final 100m of the run. We’ve got ourselves a lovely little location here which seems pretty remarkable given how … Continue reading →

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Austria Pre Race Preamble

Posted on July 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

In a break with tradition here’s an arty shot of our hotel from our window rather than a shot of the race bike ready to rumble. I used to like exams. I viewed it as a chance to prove myself. … Continue reading →

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Wimbleball Preview

Posted on June 17, 2011 by lord_lordy

It’s not long now till UK 70.3. I entered this last year because it’s our local race. The first time I rode the bike route I doubted my decision to enter. Familiarity has tamed the route a little bit. It … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand 2011 Race Preview

Posted on March 4, 2011 by lord_lordy

Another Ironman tomorrow and I feel totally calm. I can’t say I see the importance of it right now. I’m sure a big doze of perspective is a good thing. Jo hasn’t managed to make it up to support so … Continue reading →

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