Tag Archives: Ironman

Ironman South Africa 2017 Review

Posted on April 6, 2017 by lord_lordy

Race Preview Race Report That was my 34th Ironman finish and it feels that I know less about being well prepared for an Ironman than I did back in my early days. Even things like race nutrition are more back … Continue reading →

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Ironman South Africa, Port Elizabeth 2017

Posted on April 3, 2017 by lord_lordy

SHORT REPORT 0:53:12 – Swim 0:03:53 – T1 5:18:47 – Bike 0:03:46 – T2 4:12:28 – Run 10:32:96 – TOTAL – 36th M45-49, 287th Overall Race Preview Race Review

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Ironman South Africa Preview

Posted on March 31, 2017 by lord_lordy

Race Report Race Review It’s been a while since I’ve felt this excited leading in to a race. Trying to be careful though as two years a go I was feeling pretty confident and I had probably my most disappointing … Continue reading →

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Ironman Weymouth Race Review

Posted on September 19, 2016 by lord_lordy

In my race preview I comment on my belief that I’ve spent many years over trained and that explains my massively fluctuating motivation. As I reflect on Weymouth I must reflect on this and how in the summer I decided … Continue reading →

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Ironman Weymouth 2016

Posted on September 11, 2016 by lord_lordy

SHORT REPORT 0:52:58 – Swim 0:06:05 – T1 5:43:59 – Bike 0:02:16 – T2 4:08:44 – Run 10:54:02 – 14th M45-49, 68th overall Race Preview HERE Race Review HERE LONG REPORT The usual pre night sleep was the worst I’ve … Continue reading →

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Ironman Weymouth Preview

Posted on September 6, 2016 by lord_lordy

I transferred my entry from Ironman UK to Ironman Weymouth and with hindsight I’m so glad I did. Following Ironman Texas I enjoyed a lovely walking holiday in The Lake District and then had great fun at Engadin Swim Run … Continue reading →

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Ironman Texas, Woodlands 2016

Posted on May 17, 2016 by lord_lordy

SHORT REPORT nb: bike was only 152k 0:55:11 – Swim 0:03:51 – T1 4:11:58 – Bike 0:05:27 – T2 3:58:09 – Run 9:14:36 – 15th M45-49, 181st overall Race Preview HERE LONG REPORT Up to two weeks before the race … Continue reading →

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Ironman Texas 2016 Preview

Posted on May 13, 2016 by lord_lordy

I’ve been in two minds about writing this. I’ve been enjoying my training this year and intentionally just been keeping what I’m doing pretty much to myself not wanting the pressure that can come from being too open on social … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship 2015 – Supporters Report

Posted on October 12, 2015 by lord_lordy

I wanted to experience the tension before the swim start whilst not being in it so at 5:45am we set off down to the pier to experience the swim start. With hindsight I wished I’d volunteered to help out pre … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales, Tenby 2015

Posted on September 20, 2015 by lord_lordy

SHORT REPORT: DNF Swim: 56:38 2nd AG / 15th Overall LONG REPORT: I knew I was in no real shape to race. I’d pretty much missed the whole summers training due to referred pain in my left heel. It made … Continue reading →

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