Tag Archives: Ironman

Undercover Referees

Posted on August 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

I’ve raced fast courses before. I’ve been in races with a reputation for drafting. Being a strong swimmer I’ve found myself near the front and all I’ve seen has been pace lines of riders trying to ride within the spirit … Continue reading →

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Bike Ranks

Posted on July 11, 2011 by lord_lordy

I must admit that my Austria bike split has been playing on my mind. Someone contacting me expressing similar concern and noting the amazing increase in sub 9 hours times over the past few years in M40-44 got me thinking … Continue reading →

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Ironman Austria Race Review

Posted on July 4, 2011 by lord_lordy

Race Report here I had a good day and am very pleased with my 9:19 still a ways off sub 9 and during the day I had doubts about whether sub 9 is every achievable but now I feel it … Continue reading →

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Ironman Austria, Klagenfurt 2011

Posted on July 3, 2011 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:19:17 Swim: 50:42 T1: 4:04 Bike: 4:58:44 T2: 4:01 Run: 3:21:36 Race Analysis here I’d heard a lot about this race and it was all good. I was looking forward to big crowds and german organisation. The days leading … Continue reading →

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Ironman Supporting

Posted on July 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

The night before is fun. Making myself scarce so that Jo can faff without distraction. I chilled by the BBQ with beer and friends not nervous… yet. Sleep proved difficult. I was nervous like I was racing, the only difference; … Continue reading →

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Austria Pre Race Preamble

Posted on July 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

In a break with tradition here’s an arty shot of our hotel from our window rather than a shot of the race bike ready to rumble. I used to like exams. I viewed it as a chance to prove myself. … Continue reading →

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Arrival In Klagenfurt

Posted on June 30, 2011 by lord_lordy

I travelled down here with Paul having decided nearly a year a go that a road trip would be fun and less stressful than packing up bikes for a flight. He collected me from my sisters in London at 6:30pm … Continue reading →

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Patient Running

Posted on June 4, 2011 by lord_lordy

The photos show the change in my running achieved in six weeks from Ironman Western Australia (left photo) to Challenge Wanaka. The key thing was moving to forefoot striking from this I feel my cadence increased, I got lighter on … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote Supporting

Posted on May 24, 2011 by lord_lordy

The photo was taken seconds after the gun at Ironman Lanzarote. It shows the first age groupers hitting the water and you can just see the legs of the pros. The pros may start 10m or so ahead on the … Continue reading →

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Taupo Race Analysis

Posted on March 7, 2011 by lord_lordy

Race Report here Currently on the ferry to the South Island on my way home to Christchurch for my final couple of days before returning to the UK. A week or so a go I was home sick and so … Continue reading →

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