Category Archives: Training

Tapers

Posted on June 30, 2008 by lord_lordy

Here’s a graph showing my rolling week to date hours in the run up to various races. The yellow line shows the current run up to next weeks race. The pink line is the run up to Ironman New Zealand … Continue reading →

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Heavy Legs

Posted on June 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Continuing with looking at motivational pictures from Epic. This is me about 1 metre from the finish of the 11km uphill TT on Day 1. I CAN CYCLE QUICK ! ;o) The legs still feel very heavy when I’m running. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Normal Again

Posted on June 26, 2008 by lord_lordy

Just got a load of photos from Epic Camp [Thanks Russ]. Here’s one that rather sums up the camp for me – trying to stay on Gordo’s wheel. I did my best most days and it was fun to try … Continue reading →

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Recovery And Advice

Posted on June 22, 2008 by lord_lordy

Little motivational picture. This is from Kona last year, Jo had had an awesome race I’d had a pants one but you can tell from all the smiles it was well worth it anyway. Following that I promised myself I’d … Continue reading →

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Mid Summer Madness

Posted on June 19, 2008 by lord_lordy

I think I can declare myself as bonkers. Last night I did my 3rd all night Regents Park 100 miler. This time was no messing about and we did it in one push with no mid way break to Brick … Continue reading →

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Birthday

Posted on June 2, 2008 by lord_lordy

Todays my Birthday and interestingly enough I only got one cycling related present! David came up trumps again by finding a book on cycling I hadn’t read! Don’t know how he manages it. Enjoyed a light day of training – … Continue reading →

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Some Intensity

Posted on May 30, 2008 by lord_lordy

Here’s another YouTube video of the Mid Wales Ultra. bit more footge of Jo and I. Certainly enjoy getting a chance to think back over that race. Been planning out my summers training and looking to try and build on … Continue reading →

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Fred Whitton Weekend

Posted on May 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Myself plus a dozen other Tri Londoners headed north for the Bank Holiday weekend, escaping the storms down south, and enjoying 3 days of sunshine in the Lake District. Many arrived together in the ‘Sunshine bus’ and started the weekend … Continue reading →

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No Working Malarky

Posted on May 23, 2008 by lord_lordy

I am really enjoying this no working malarky ! Having time to just do things that you want to do. I’ve had the time to completely re-do the TriLondon Website. Really enjoyed it and if website design wasn’t such a … Continue reading →

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Another Day In The Life Of A Full Time Amateur

Posted on May 16, 2008 by lord_lordy

Before I get into todays entry I thought some of you might like to see the YouTube footage of the mid wales Ultra. I’m the guy coming out of the swim first ! It’s another Thursday but this time I’m in … Continue reading →

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