Tag Archives: Ironman

Racked and Ready

Posted on October 7, 2011 by lord_lordy

Having finally got old enough to get a three digit race number I was able to rack early which is what I did. I find the period between racking my bike and trying to sleep very relaxing. I enjoy it. … Continue reading →

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Non Smart Goals

Posted on October 6, 2011 by lord_lordy

It’s so nice when you’re the recipient of an immensely thoughtful gesture. I have experienced that today when I found the above left at reception for me. This is some super duper caffeine and guarana lanzarote booster fuel. I first … Continue reading →

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Oopmh! Race Kit

Posted on October 5, 2011 by lord_lordy

Today is my rest day so I decided to do a little test swim in my new Oomph! race kit. They’ve done me proud with a great two piece tri suit with the EverydayTraining logo on it. Some neat features … Continue reading →

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Parade Of Nations

Posted on October 4, 2011 by lord_lordy

I love The Parade Of Nations at Kona. I think it’s amateurishness of it that I love. People get together behind their nations flag, they try to march in alphabetical order by nationality but normally it’s not quite right. A … Continue reading →

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Killing Time In Recovery

Posted on September 18, 2011 by lord_lordy

A week since Ironman Wales and I’m still making sure I’m recovered before doing any training for Kona. It’s been peeing down so the idea of a test run is out the window. What to do all day? I start … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales Analysis

Posted on September 12, 2011 by lord_lordy

Race report here. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole race. Never smiled so much in a race or thanked so many supporters. It was an awesome day which would have done a long standing race proud but to pull this off … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales, Tenby 2011

Posted on September 11, 2011 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:36:46 Swim: 47:43 T1: 9:41 Bike: 5:50:08 T2: 2:35 Run: 3:45:39 Race analysis here What a race ! The course was already great but the added spice of the impending weather was great. Having done Wanaka in a gale … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wales Pre Race

Posted on September 6, 2011 by lord_lordy

The picture is from the window of our little flat. You can see the swim course and the road is the final 100m of the run. We’ve got ourselves a lovely little location here which seems pretty remarkable given how … Continue reading →

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What Motivates You ?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by lord_lordy

This weekend has been rather indicative of my motivation of late. I managed to get up early Saturday morning and ride with the group. Once out I was riding really well but got home and before I knew it my … Continue reading →

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Every Second Counts

Posted on September 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

It’s common to hear that transitions don’t count in Ironman because it’s such a long day. Well, I guess that’s correct if you think in terms of percentages but for many of us there are goals that can be missed … Continue reading →

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