Tag Archives: New Zealand

Christchurch Earthquake

Posted on April 1, 2011 by lord_lordy

There’d been many aftershocks during our stay so far in Christchurch.  It started just like one of the aftershocks. Then there was a distinct point, a massive bang, when it was clear this was far more serious. I was in … Continue reading →

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Leaving Christchurch

Posted on March 11, 2011 by lord_lordy

We’re about to leave Christchurch a city that I’ve grown ever fonder of the more time I spend here. Even experiencing the earthquake hasn’t lessened my love of this city. In fact, seeing how the people have got through it, … 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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Ironman New Zealand, Taupo 2011

Posted on March 5, 2011 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:14:52 Swim: 53:03 T1: 5:07 Bike: 5:22:36 T2: 2:12 Run: 3:51:52 Race Analysis here The night before the race my mind wasn’t really focussing on it. At the awards the night before and on the TV that night there … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand 2011 Race Preview

Posted on March 4, 2011 by lord_lordy

Another Ironman tomorrow and I feel totally calm. I can’t say I see the importance of it right now. I’m sure a big doze of perspective is a good thing. Jo hasn’t managed to make it up to support so … Continue reading →

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Christhurch Earthquake

Posted on February 28, 2011 by lord_lordy

Read Jo’s account here I was in the cinema when it hit. Apparently it only lasted about 20s but every so often since I get an incredibly vivid recollection of how I felt and what I thought at the time … Continue reading →

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Walking A Tightrope

Posted on February 14, 2011 by lord_lordy

The photo is completely irrelevant to this post. These are some bike overshoes I’ve just received from Oomph! who are recycling old speedsuits (which are no longer legal to race in) by using the material to make overshoes which they’ll … Continue reading →

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Holiday

Posted on January 23, 2011 by lord_lordy

Following Challenge Wanaka Jo and had a bit of a holiday. One of the first in a long while where we’ve not trained … though we did sneak out for a fun bike ride at one point. After the race … Continue reading →

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Challenge Wanaka 2011, Review

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lord_lordy

Race Report here The picture tells it all ! I won my age group. So pleased and achieves two of the goals I originally set at the start of the season when I snapped my tendon. Back then I thought … Continue reading →

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Challenge Wanaka 2011, Race Report

Posted on January 15, 2011 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:14:19 Swim: 54:15 T1: 2:48 Bike: 5:32:23 T2: 1:26 Run: 3:43:27 Race analysis here This is a race I’ve wanted to do for a few years. Described as the most beautiful in the World and having spent nearly a … Continue reading →

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