Category Archives: Training

Whats An Easy Week?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by lord_lordy

Our little group of three triathletes is struggling to get going after yesterdays rest day. I slept straight through the swim this morning and have knocked the gym on the head as my shoulder doesn’t feel quite right. Russ has … Continue reading →

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Aqua Jogging

Posted on May 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

Finally got round to aqua jogging in the pool where we’re staying. Luckily the deep end is just deep enough to allow me to do it. I was quite surprise at how hard work it is. I was getting slightly … Continue reading →

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The Casual Ironman

Posted on May 1, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am happily settled in Lanzarote. Above is the beach at Puerto del Carmen. This is real Brits abroad territory and I’m loving it. The contrast between us doing serious training and then walking down the front here being enticed … Continue reading →

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Happy Chappy

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lord_lordy

Amazing how the small things can make all the difference. I’ve been out for a few rides on my bike and my mood has increased tremendously. Following a theme since my surgery above is another picture of my foot as … Continue reading →

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Now An Injury

Posted on February 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

I’m wondering now whether I should call this an injury. Over the past few days I’ve had a few people ask about my “injury” but I’ve felt a little bit of a fraud describing it as such because it (a) … Continue reading →

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Long Gorges

Posted on February 18, 2009 by lord_lordy

I did get a rather dull picture of New Zealands longest bridge but had bluetooth issues so couldn’t use it. Instead here’s the map of todays ride. I’ve had an awesome day on the bike today. Happy as a pig … Continue reading →

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Epic Recovery

Posted on February 15, 2009 by lord_lordy

The picture above is of Rakaia Gorge. Jo and I got within 6km of this before Epic Camp but couldn’t face the extra 6km of battling in to the headwind. Having now visited it I can see it would have … Continue reading →

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Post Epic Camp

Posted on February 10, 2009 by lord_lordy

Back in Christchurch now. We had a great drive back in the van yesterday morning – great scenery and a pretty quick journey back. Gave us enough time to get a gentle spin on the bikes out towards Sumner where … Continue reading →

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Easing Off Pre Epic

Posted on January 29, 2009 by lord_lordy

So the idea this week was to ease off and get recovered for Epic Camp. Well, I’ve kind of eased of but not much. I think this rather gives an insight into what often motivates me to train and why … Continue reading →

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Christchurch Training Week

Posted on January 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

The photo above is of Jo and my bikes at Charing Cross. On the map this stands out because 8 dead straight roads all meet here. On arrival you find that all there is is this sign. Dead flat all … Continue reading →

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