Tag Archives: Christchurch

Getting Taupo Ready

Posted on February 12, 2010 by lord_lordy

It’s over a week since my last entry. I was struggling with getting back in to things after the exhaustion from Epic Camp. I now call it exhaustion – hindsight allows me to see just how tired I was. If … Continue reading →

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Hamner Springs

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lord_lordy

If any of you want a further Epic Camp fix I was interviewed by XTri here. This week was my first week of getting in to serious training for Taupo but it all started with a real confidence boosting ride … Continue reading →

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Rhythm Of Training

Posted on January 28, 2010 by lord_lordy

Here’s a picture of a dog that came and brought a smile to my face as I flaked out on the grass outside a garage during my ride on Tuesday. My legs had detonated 40km back. The plan following Epic … Continue reading →

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Post Prokofiev Blues

Posted on January 23, 2010 by lord_lordy

I was introduced to the phrase “Post Prokofiev Blues” back in 1987 in my first term at University by a friend Steve. It refers to that feeling of depression following some big event you’ve been focussing on. He coined the … Continue reading →

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Life After Epic

Posted on January 20, 2010 by lord_lordy

It’s over and I’m back to ‘normal’ life. Well normal as my life is currently. As Jo says it’s funny having little to do when you’re not in your own home as you really do have little to do. I’ve … Continue reading →

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End Of Another Year

Posted on December 31, 2009 by lord_lordy

Another year comes to an end. I don’t think I’ve ever finished a year in as good a shape as I have this one. It’s quite amazing to think I’ve gone from being in a wheelchair to completing an Ironman … Continue reading →

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Run Review

Posted on December 30, 2009 by lord_lordy

Seems a bit of a farce to be reviewing my running this year. It was pretty terminal. So instead I’ll let you know I’ve just had a rest day (other than squad swim)  and went to see Avatar in 3D … Continue reading →

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Bike Review

Posted on December 27, 2009 by lord_lordy

Quite pleased to be doing a review of my biking because it seems to have improved so much this year. I feel so strong on the bike currently especially when riding on flats / false flats. Quite a change from … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Christchurch

Posted on December 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

Thats our Christmas dinner from last night. It was ruthlessly efficiently put together by Jo and I, whilst we got showered and changed, so that we were eating within 90 minutes of finishing our monster ride. This was the first … Continue reading →

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Swim Review

Posted on December 24, 2009 by lord_lordy

I’m starting to feel like a swimmer again. I feel strong in the pool and am hitting some good times. Before I get in to this a little about training recently. I feel completely recovered from Busselton now and have … Continue reading →

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