Category Archives: Training

Hail Storm

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lord_lordy

Whenever I’ve done a cycle tour I’ve found that I’ve got fitter throughout the tour despite not taking rest days. It’s made me question the idea of having to schedule rest days in a training programme. Yes, if you’re doing … Continue reading →

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Training Environment

Posted on January 13, 2009 by lord_lordy

We’ve been in Christchurch nearly a week now and are starting to get settled, establish a routine and feel like we know our way around. We now can navigate round Christchurch reasonably well, we’ve met a local bike shop owner, … Continue reading →

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Ready To Go

Posted on September 25, 2008 by lord_lordy

All packed and ready to go. Even got my teeth fixed ! Well … had a filling this afternoon, the crown is still cracked but the dentist says it’ll be OK for the trip. Last nights swim session was a … Continue reading →

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Final Three Weeks

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lord_lordy

The picture is of the Wisconsin swim start. I’ll be just out of picture on the right. Nice to think that I was leading that mass of swimmers. I’ve uploaded some photos of the race here and here. Had hoped … Continue reading →

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Moving Again

Posted on September 19, 2008 by lord_lordy

Pleased to say that I’m coping with this post Ironman period better than before and this week have got myself moving again. Monday morning I got up and did the club squad swim, the water was 31c which is an … Continue reading →

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T2

Posted on September 14, 2008 by lord_lordy

Following an Ironman there’s that period of analyzing the results, and when you’ve had a good race basking in the memory of it. Been enjoying that big time this past week. I knew I’d had a good T2 but when … Continue reading →

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Post Race

Posted on September 12, 2008 by lord_lordy

Above are Jo and my trophies. We like to come away and baggsy a trophy each, though I’m having to get used to Jo’s being slightly bigger than mine. I am pleased though. I do enjoy going up on stage. … Continue reading →

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Tapering Strikes

Posted on August 31, 2008 by lord_lordy

Trouble with blog – some issues with comments on my blog at the moment which is a little frustrating. I am seeing them but can’t seem to reply directly to them. So first thing here is to answer the comment … Continue reading →

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Load And Strain

Posted on August 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

This graph is something I’m planning to try out in my training diary next year. It’s the idea of measuring ‘Strain” a concept developed my Carl Foster. You have to measure your Rate Of Perceived Effort (RPE) for each session, … Continue reading →

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Getting There

Posted on August 25, 2008 by lord_lordy

Within 2 weeks of IM Wisconsin. Funny, if this was New Zealand or Hawaii I’d probably be at the race venue now and the event would feel so close. From here it still feels like ages. Jo has ‘officially’ started … Continue reading →

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