Tag Archives: Ironman

Ironman Western Australian – Analysis

Posted on December 6, 2009 by lord_lordy

Read my race report here. Firstly well done to Russell on getting second place in his age group and a Kona slot but most importantly for demonstrating he’s made a step change in his performance level now and shown he … Continue reading →

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Ironman Western Australia, Busselton 2009

Posted on December 5, 2009 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:14:20 Swim: 52:51 T1: 1:50 Bike: 4:46:54 T2: 2:22 Run: 4:30:23 Race Analysis here Staying with friends of my mums in Busselton gave me not only the perfect environment for my final couple of weeks training but the immediate … Continue reading →

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Busselton Predictions

Posted on December 3, 2009 by lord_lordy

Today I’ve one my final sessions and the only thing left between me and the race now is rest. I got up and did a 30 minute swim with Jo, Russ and Martyn. We swam to the KM marker but … Continue reading →

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Resting Up

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am now in rest mode. Yesterday I did a solid 30 minute run. Today I swam round the jetty and have done a 50 minute ride. Tomorrow nothing. The swim was pretty tough as it was ROUGH. At the … Continue reading →

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Kona 09 Some Final Thoughts

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lord_lordy

Following the buzz of race day the day or two after in Kona has a very low vibe. Jo and I are just chilling out before we catch our flight to Waikiki for a few days holiday. It’s going to … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship 2009 Analysis

Posted on October 11, 2009 by lord_lordy

As usual I couldn’t sleep very well post race. Combination of the excitement of it in my head and the dull in ache in my quads and foot. The tendon is tight and sore. Read all about it here. Boy … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championships, Kailua-Kona 2009

Posted on October 10, 2009 by lord_lordy

Time: 11:28:42 Swim: 56:42 T1: 3:04 Bike: 5:08:53 T2: 3:39 Run: 5:16:24 Race analysis here. Ultra efficient body marking allowed me to be back to my room by 5:15am with plenty of time to try and relax. I felt so … Continue reading →

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Dolphins

Posted on October 9, 2009 by lord_lordy

OK thats not a picture of a dolphin but rather my bike all ready to go. This mornings swim was unbelievable. I swam with Rachel to the 1.2 mile buoy and as we approached we heard and then saw a … Continue reading →

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Going Old School

Posted on October 9, 2009 by lord_lordy

Swimming in Rogers spare BlueSeventy this morning was really inconclusive leaving me wondering about racing Old School tomorrow – ie in my tri shorts. Swimming in his suit was definitely better and if my shoulders weren’t already rubbed raw it … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Nothing

Posted on October 8, 2009 by lord_lordy

It doesn’t happen very often but today is complete rest. I enjoy this point before big races when there’s loads of time to relax. Jo and I are just chilling out in our room and it’s nice just nattering about … Continue reading →

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