Category Archives: Training

Marathon Week

Posted on April 20, 2007 by lord_lordy

No I don’t mean a big week, though it was a pretty decent weeks training, I mean the week of the London Marathon. My preparations are going to plan though far from what you would call a taper. On the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Weather

Posted on April 15, 2007 by lord_lordy

The weather has just been awesome recently and today just topped it all. I was out in a sleeveless cycling jersey and it’s only mid April – can’t remember wearing such kit so early in the year before. Today I … Continue reading →

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Easter Weekend

Posted on April 10, 2007 by lord_lordy

What an awesome Easter weekend down in Somerset staying at Jo’s mums. Great weather, great riding, great food and great company. On each of the four days I explored a different quarter of the surrounding area. The raw facts: Friday … Continue reading →

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Pre Easter

Posted on April 5, 2007 by lord_lordy

Completed a monster week ahead of getting away for easter down to Somerset for some serious biking. The week to date has been my biggest hours of the year totalling more than 53 hours including 529 miles of biking, 90 … Continue reading →

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Exhausted

Posted on April 2, 2007 by lord_lordy

Another early Monday morning. not quite as early as last weeks entry. I got to bed early enough last night to be up in time to do over an hours run before swimming but I felt so tired I initially … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Week

Posted on March 26, 2007 by lord_lordy

It’s early Monday morning and I’m about to head off for a run before the club swim session. Not that I’m putting off starting but thought I’d make a start on this entry. It’s been a huge weekend of training. … Continue reading →

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Rest Day

Posted on March 23, 2007 by lord_lordy

Took it easy today. Went for a swim and did a steady 5.1km. I woke early to my alarm (never a good sign) and though my HR was 43 (only slightly high) I felt tired so set the alarm for … Continue reading →

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Tough Tuesday

Posted on March 21, 2007 by lord_lordy

Tuesdays seem to be my best days training. I always manage to be efficient and pack tonnes in. Here’s how yesterday went. Up early and out running. Legs felt tired but managed 9 miles. I bumped into Tilly halfway and … Continue reading →

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Post Lanza

Posted on March 17, 2007 by lord_lordy

It must have been a good weeks training as I couldn’t help but rest on my return. Sunday was complete rest, as planned, and thoroughly enjoyable I must say. Monday was just the club swim session and tuesday just a … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote Training Week

Posted on March 11, 2007 by lord_lordy

Fantastic weeks training. Very happy with the volumes achieved and how strong I felt on the bike. Here’s a summary: Run, Bike, Hours Sunday 8m / 103m / 7h50m Monday 7m / 122m / 8h48m Tuesday 10.5m / 119m / … Continue reading →

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