Tag Archives: Lanzarote

Aqua Jogging

Posted on May 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

Finally got round to aqua jogging in the pool where we’re staying. Luckily the deep end is just deep enough to allow me to do it. I was quite surprise at how hard work it is. I was getting slightly … Continue reading →

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The Casual Ironman

Posted on May 1, 2009 by lord_lordy

I am happily settled in Lanzarote. Above is the beach at Puerto del Carmen. This is real Brits abroad territory and I’m loving it. The contrast between us doing serious training and then walking down the front here being enticed … Continue reading →

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Getting Back Into It

Posted on June 4, 2007 by lord_lordy

  Slowly but surely I’m getting back into the swing of training. Though today I feel really quite tired and am largely resting. I managed to get up for a swim this morning and was swimming well. It was a … Continue reading →

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Post Lanza Recovery

Posted on May 30, 2007 by lord_lordy

I’m stuck at home as I have a very dodgy tummy. It’s feeling significantly better and I’m now trying to tentatively eat something and see how it goes. I weighed myself Saturday morning and then next time was Tuesday morning … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote Ironman Analysis

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lord_lordy

It’s been awhile since the last entry largely because of travelling to Lanzarote for the Ironman. A race report has been posted. I did a proper taper for 10 days prior to this race and was incredibly excited to find … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote 2007

Posted on May 19, 2007 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:46:32 swim: 56:18 T1: 4:51 Bike: 5:22:46 T2: 2:04 Run: 3:20:35 16th Overall, 3rd in Age Group (35-39), first Brit ! Pre Race     Headed out to Lanzarote the Monday before the race with John and Jo who … Continue reading →

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Post Lanza

Posted on March 17, 2007 by lord_lordy

It must have been a good weeks training as I couldn’t help but rest on my return. Sunday was complete rest, as planned, and thoroughly enjoyable I must say. Monday was just the club swim session and tuesday just a … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote Training Week

Posted on March 11, 2007 by lord_lordy

Fantastic weeks training. Very happy with the volumes achieved and how strong I felt on the bike. Here’s a summary: Run, Bike, Hours Sunday 8m / 103m / 7h50m Monday 7m / 122m / 8h48m Tuesday 10.5m / 119m / … Continue reading →

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Pre Lanza

Posted on March 2, 2007 by lord_lordy

Tomorrow I set off for Lanzarote for a training week with Jo and John. The aim for me is largely to get a big week of consistent bike mileage in. On my own that would mean 100 miles everyday but … Continue reading →

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