Tag Archives: Ironman

Hawaii Wind

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

Got a doze of the infamous Hawaii winds today. Did a ride out to Hawi (the turnaround point on the bike course). The section for bad winds is a section of road towards the turnaround just before the final 7 … Continue reading →

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Lava Java

Posted on September 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

Lava Java breakie together with the view from Lava Java. No messing about this morning , following the swim we went straight to Lava Java for breakfast. It’s the best place for breakie but once you get into race week … Continue reading →

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Arrived In Kona

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lord_lordy

It’s great to be back in Kona. The place feels so familiar. We had a little walk down by the sea, had wondered about getting something to eat but since it was after 9pm held out little hope … we … 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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Ironman Wisconsin Race Review

Posted on September 9, 2008 by lord_lordy

Chuffed to bits with my race. Read all about it here. Not much time for this entry so may write more about my race later but some quick thoughts now. I was so nervous when I woke race morning I … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wisconsin, Madison 2008

Posted on September 7, 2008 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:43:39 Swim: 52:25 (2nd AGer) T1: 5:33 Bike: 5:18:20 T2: 1:36 (fastest!) Run: 3:25:47 28th overall, 3rd M35-39 Race Analysis here. Felt more nervous the morning of this race than any I can remember. I urged the alarm not … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wisconsin Pre Race

Posted on September 6, 2008 by lord_lordy

Day before the race and the usual nerves are hitting. Jo has given a great blog entry describing some of our time here and how it makes us feel. Have a read here. We’ve just racked our bikes and dropped … Continue reading →

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Wet Wisconsin

Posted on September 4, 2008 by lord_lordy

There has been a serious amount of rain here today. So much rain we knocked the planned ride on the head. We managed to swim the full course (2 laps) this morning. Pissing with rain and windy … didn’t notice … Continue reading →

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Madison

Posted on September 3, 2008 by lord_lordy

Arrived safely in Madison. We’ve put out bikes together and everything appears ok will head for a ride shortly. Been looking forward to being able to blog from here and then discover that I’ve been an idiot and not brought … Continue reading →

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