Category Archives: Race Review

Ironman South Africa 2017 Review

Posted on April 6, 2017 by lord_lordy

Race Preview Race Report That was my 34th Ironman finish and it feels that I know less about being well prepared for an Ironman than I did back in my early days. Even things like race nutrition are more back … Continue reading →

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Ironman Weymouth Race Review

Posted on September 19, 2016 by lord_lordy

In my race preview I comment on my belief that I’ve spent many years over trained and that explains my massively fluctuating motivation. As I reflect on Weymouth I must reflect on this and how in the summer I decided … Continue reading →

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70.3 World Championship Race Review

Posted on September 6, 2015 by lord_lordy

It’s telling that I’m doing this review on a Sunday morning, the sun is shining and my bike is propped up in front of me. I’ve “in theory” Ironman Wales in a week and my motivation to get out on … Continue reading →

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Wimbleball Analysis

Posted on July 3, 2015 by lord_lordy

Race report here. My preparations going in to this race were pretty consistent targeting Ironman UK. There were three weeks between this race and IMUK with Four Trails (4 big days running in the Alps) in the middle of those … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Drafting

Posted on October 9, 2014 by lord_lordy

I need to get this off my chest before I can write my Ironman Barcelona race report. On Sunday I finished my 30th Ironman by completing Ironman Barcelona. I nearly didn’t as during the bike section I got so disillusioned … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales Review & Barcelona Preview

Posted on October 1, 2014 by lord_lordy

It’s really been quite an eye opening year for my racing. I’ve been the most adhoc ever in my training for Triathlon. My choice to only train if I wanted to (i.e. I would enjoy it) meant that running has … Continue reading →

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Ironman UK, Bolton 2014

Posted on July 27, 2014 by lord_lordy

Swim: 0:53:32 T1: 3:49 Bike: 5:40:04 T2: 4:01 Run: 4:04:38 Total: 10:46:04 (7th / 86th) I really didn’t have high hopes for this race. My mind was not in it at all and if I’d had an excuse to not … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales Race Analysis 2013

Posted on September 10, 2013 by lord_lordy

Race Report here. I’m disappointed with my race. Despite that I am incredibly satisfied with it. I’d prefer to never have a race like it but battling through adversity in an Ironman provides some of the most amazing experiences, however, … Continue reading →

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Wimbleball Race Analysis

Posted on June 18, 2013 by lord_lordy

Race report here. I was looking forward to this race as the twice before that I’ve raced it I’ve had a smile on my face throughout. The same this time. I guess it being local helps as it just feels … Continue reading →

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Ironman Western Australia – Analysis

Posted on December 19, 2012 by lord_lordy

Race Report here I’m not a believer that you always learn something from a race, good or bad. My experience with Ironman is that I generally get what I deserve. Outside of doing something completely bonkers in execution or a … Continue reading →

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