Category Archives: Training

Training Ramping Up

Posted on November 19, 2007 by lord_lordy

The slow increase in my volume continues. This week I’ve gone over the 30-hour mark and still feel like there’s room for more. My swimming is absolutely flying. Really The slow increase in my volume continues. This week I’ve gone … Continue reading →

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Kona Pictures

Posted on November 10, 2007 by lord_lordy

The official Kona photos arrived to today. The one above gives a good feel for the swim start. It was nice to get these today … I felt today I could finally let my enthusiasm to train erupt and then … Continue reading →

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New Single Speed

Posted on November 7, 2007 by lord_lordy

 Here’s a picture of my latest bike. Very pleased with it. Been put together based round my old Merckx frame – yes it has a bend in it – that was sufficient to warrant a new bike (the one … Continue reading →

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Kona Bound

Posted on September 28, 2007 by lord_lordy

Almost certainly the last entry for a good long while. The next one should be reporting on the race. Feeling as good as I could hope. Recent weeks training gone well. Swimming this morning well, running yesterday like a dream. … Continue reading →

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Last Big Days

Posted on September 25, 2007 by lord_lordy

Just finished my last long day of training. Only extended session left will be a bike course recce on Kona sometime middle of next week. Got out early and headed down to Surrey. Did a big flat loop before heading … Continue reading →

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Swimming

Posted on September 21, 2007 by lord_lordy

This mornings swimming session went really well. Hit 100s off 1.25 which was really quite pleasing. Finished with some one length sprints which I was doing alongside Luis. On the first couple I could see how his stroke was a … Continue reading →

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Final Key Sessions

Posted on September 19, 2007 by lord_lordy

Quickly writing this before I head to work. I’ve had a nice sleep in and a good breakfast following an excellent block of training where I’ve achieved a key session. If feels like things are coming together well. After a … Continue reading →

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Solid Weeks Training

Posted on September 12, 2007 by lord_lordy

Wednesday Tired in the morning so had a sleep in. A brisk 12 miles at lunchtime and squad swim in the evening. A fun session with main set based on 400s. Made it fun as I desperately tried to avoid … Continue reading →

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Back In Business

Posted on September 4, 2007 by lord_lordy

Things seem to be coming together at last. Resting heart rate is back down consistently under 40, weight is coming down steadily and my legs feel ok when running ! Very positive about it all now. Just keep it steady … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Big Bike Miles

Posted on August 28, 2007 by lord_lordy

Still having problems with getting going on the running. Had another physio session on Friday and held off running since and it is much improved. In fact, it now doesn’t feel sore but I’m of course nervous to get back … Continue reading →

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