Tag Archives: Ironman

Ironman Western Australia, Busselton 2012

Posted on December 9, 2012 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:47:24 Swim: 52:16 T1: 2:52 Bike: 5:12:22 T3: 3:00 Run:4:36:54 Race Analysis here I felt pretty relaxed for this race and decided to get up at 3:30am and not get to transition too early. I arrived about an hour … Continue reading →

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Ironman Western Australia Preparation

Posted on December 7, 2012 by lord_lordy

It’s been a funny old preparation period for this Ironman. It’s made me reflect on how I’ve been lucky over the previous 24 Ironman races I’ve done. Apart from missing two races completely after surgery I would say that non … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales Race Analysis

Posted on September 17, 2012 by lord_lordy

Race Report here Yesterday was another great day in Tenby. I’m close to saying I will definitely back next year but seeing how the competition has got even tougher from last year I think if I want to get to … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales, Tenby 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:07:29 Swim: 48:25 T1: 8:01 Bike: 5:42:22 T2: 2:21 Run: 3:26:20 Race analysis here I had high expectations for this race after last years was such fun. The build up didn’t disappoint with so many friends either competing or … Continue reading →

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Approaching Ironman Wales

Posted on September 12, 2012 by lord_lordy

My blog posting has been hugely intermittent this year. The reason for this is some pretty big changes in my life which has really meant that Ironman racing does not quite hold the same importance it did before. As I … Continue reading →

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PB Survives Attack

Posted on July 13, 2012 by lord_lordy

Race Report here The goal for Challenge Roth was to finally beat my PB set in 2006. Back then I thought it would be a given I’d go faster but six years on and it still stands. When I entered … Continue reading →

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Challenge Roth 2012

Posted on July 8, 2012 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:41:11 Swim: 47:31 T1: 2:08 Bike: 5:00:16 T2: 1:33 Run: 3:49:45 Race Analysis here There are not many races where you genuinely get to race the pros. Normally, though we’re in the same race they get enough of a … Continue reading →

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What Happened ?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by lord_lordy

Why did I completely detonate on Saturday. Here’s a spoiler – some may say it’s my shoes, nutrition, heat, dehydration whatever BUT it’s lack of training… no doubt in my mind. Now the long story. [Race Report] Firstly I must … Continue reading →

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The Day After

Posted on October 9, 2011 by lord_lordy

The day after is always looked forward to the day before but when it arrives I often have “Post Prokoviev Blues” – the empty feeling following something you’ve built up for for so long. I slept OK for once and … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship 2011

Posted on October 8, 2011 by lord_lordy

Time: 11:11:24 Swim: 56:56 T1: 2:55 Bike: 5:13:25 T2: 4:34 Run: 4:53:34 Race Analysis here For once I had a decent nights sleep before the race. I didn’t sleep right through but I had a couple of spells of over … Continue reading →

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