Tag Archives: Kona

Dig Me Beach

Posted on October 2, 2009 by lord_lordy

Here’s a picture of Rachel and I on “Dig Me Beach” at 7am this morning just before swimming the full course. We swam it pretty easy. Rachel is swimming well as she pulled away from me pretty easily. It was … Continue reading →

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Eyes Opened

Posted on October 1, 2009 by lord_lordy

I’ve had my eyes opened to just what the run could be like come race day. Above is me on Ali’i Drive in 2005 when I was running pretty well. I’d like to be running like that this year and … Continue reading →

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Getting In The Swing Of Kona

Posted on September 30, 2009 by lord_lordy

We’ve managed to just drop straight into the swing of things here and get a good routine going. Been swimming both mornings out to a little beyond the halfway point. The water is gorgeous – warmer than I remember. This … Continue reading →

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Kona Arrival

Posted on September 28, 2009 by lord_lordy

It’s great to be back in Kona. Ran to the 3 mile post on Alii Drive this evening and it was great seeing all the familiar sights again, watching the sun set and running pain free. We’re back in the … Continue reading →

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European Champion

Posted on August 12, 2009 by lord_lordy

Not me unfortunately but Jo. Read about it here. I am so pleased. She went and won the ETU Long Course in Prague this last weekend and was the first age grouper home. It was a funny weekend for me … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Sunset

Posted on October 17, 2008 by lord_lordy

Another Hawaii adventure is coming to an end. I’ve spent 9 weeks in Hawaii over the past 3 years and only now have I found that awesome beach I was sure were ten a dozen out here. The shot above … Continue reading →

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Finding My Limits

Posted on October 12, 2008 by lord_lordy

Here’s Paul and I chilling at the side of Alii drive watching the final finishers come in. Jane befriended a couple of local ladies with these awesome chairs. They went off to their car to get these extra chairs for … Continue reading →

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Ironman World Championship, Kona 2008

Posted on October 11, 2008 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:31:50 Swim: 55:29 T1: 2:34 Bike:5:29:49 T2: 3:30 Run: 4:00:28 Race Analysis here. Since I was staying in a hotel right near the race start I went down to body marking more or less as soon as it started. … Continue reading →

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T Minus 1

Posted on October 10, 2008 by lord_lordy

Final day before the off. I like the day before the race. Other than nerves at the very start and end of the day I tend to feel relaxed. I especially like the period between handing in your bike / … Continue reading →

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How Can You Bottle This?

Posted on October 10, 2008 by lord_lordy

Todays picture is from Saturday – Roger and I at the nice little coffee shop at the turnaround in Hawi. I’m thoroughly enjoying my iced latte. It’s worth getting out well before the race so you feel able to ride … Continue reading →

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