Category Archives: Race Supporting

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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Supporting A Double Ironman

Posted on March 1, 2012 by lord_lordy

Supporting someone racing a Double Ironman is orders of magnitude more involving than for an Ironman. You are an integral part of the race and the Enduroman organizers appreciate their importance and provided excellent facilities for the crew. For the … Continue reading →

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Ironman Supporting

Posted on July 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

The night before is fun. Making myself scarce so that Jo can faff without distraction. I chilled by the BBQ with beer and friends not nervous… yet. Sleep proved difficult. I was nervous like I was racing, the only difference; … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote Supporting

Posted on May 24, 2011 by lord_lordy

The photo was taken seconds after the gun at Ironman Lanzarote. It shows the first age groupers hitting the water and you can just see the legs of the pros. The pros may start 10m or so ahead on the … Continue reading →

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Ironman UK Supporters Report

Posted on August 8, 2010 by lord_lordy

Last weekend Jo and I drove up to Bolton bright and early on Friday to arrive at the Hotel in time for Breakfast. We’d got in to the race hotel and I must say it’s the best race hotel I’ve … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote Post Race

Posted on May 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

Two days post race and we’re packed up ready for our flight back to the UK tonight. We’ve had a great time here and agree it’s an awesome training environment. The half board accommodation we had in the first three … Continue reading →

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Race Morning – Lanzarote 09

Posted on May 23, 2009 by lord_lordy

There’s the start of Ironman Lanzarote. Great to watch but would have been better to be in it. Think it may help my swim start to see that most of the competitors don’t absolutely peg it in it ! When … Continue reading →

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New Type Of Pre Race

Posted on May 22, 2009 by lord_lordy

Here’s Jo having just racked her bike this afternoon. She’s very relaxed at the moment and it feels like she’s ready to go. I’ve everything crossed that she has a good race and will be doing whatever I can to … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand

Posted on March 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

A report from the other side of the fence having snapped my Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon. I had a plan to meter out my efforts having discovered just how exhausting pootling around on crutches is. Luckily Cliff, the manager at … Continue reading →

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