Tag Archives: Ironman

Getting There

Posted on August 25, 2008 by lord_lordy

Within 2 weeks of IM Wisconsin. Funny, if this was New Zealand or Hawaii I’d probably be at the race venue now and the event would feel so close. From here it still feels like ages. Jo has ‘officially’ started … Continue reading →

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Difficulty Getting Out Of Bed

Posted on July 15, 2008 by lord_lordy

This is me just before I ran to the Inner Canyon and back when visiting the Grand Canyon with my mum. Back in the days where I did stuff like that just for the sheer challenge and to see what … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Posted on July 8, 2008 by lord_lordy

This is what a European Champion and a “pleased with a terrible race in sub 10 hours” Ironman look like. It was a tough race. The facts of the race are in my report. This entry is going to be … Continue reading →

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Ironman Germany, Frankfurt 2008

Posted on July 6, 2008 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:58:15 Swim: 49:24 T1: 3:24 Bike: 5:08:22 T2: 1:17 Run: 3:55:15 Race Analysis here Got myself in prime position for the swim – in amongst it with the pros about 15m ahead to aim for. From the gun I … Continue reading →

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Ironman Germany Race Preview

Posted on July 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

Here’s the bike all ready to go ! Pretty sure germany will be a disc course. I do hope so, I love the sound of a disc wheel during an Ironman I’m all packed and ready to head off to … Continue reading →

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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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Ironman New Zealand Race Review

Posted on March 14, 2008 by lord_lordy

I am very pleased with my Ironman New Zealand race. It felt like one of my better executed races with all disciplines evening paced and I felt strong throughout the run. Here are some of my initial thoughts on the … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand, Taupo 2008

Posted on March 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

Swim: 49:50 T1: 4:30 Bike: 5:09 T2: 1:30 Run: 3:22 Total: 9:27:31 33rd, 3rd M35-39 Race Analysis here Report in Middlesbrough Evening Gazette here. My training post New Year had gone really well, I’d nailed more volume than I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand Prep

Posted on February 12, 2008 by lord_lordy

It’s been awhile since the last entry. I’d initially only planned on doing a blog for a year so have spent a bit of time deciding whether to continue. Also, I’ve been so busy training I’ve had little time to … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship, Kona 2007

Posted on October 13, 2007 by lord_lordy

10:00:47 332nd, 66th M35-39 1:00:02 – Swim 0:03:03 – T1 5:16:55 – Bike 0:03:43 – T2 3:37:04 – Run We were in the perfect hotel for this race – just across from the race start / finish. It meant a … Continue reading →

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