Tag Archives: New Zealand

Wanaka

Posted on January 13, 2011 by lord_lordy

Thats the view from our balcony. This is one BEAUTIFUL part of the world. Can’t believe it’s taken me four visits to New Zealand to get down here. The Challenge Wanaka organisers really take care of their pro’s – they’ve … Continue reading →

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Mount Cook

Posted on January 11, 2011 by lord_lordy

With the cancellation of Epic Camp Jo and I decided to a little road trip down to Wanaka for the race and then have a small holiday afterwards. We had thought of doing our own little Epic Camp but without … Continue reading →

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Bike And Run Review

Posted on December 28, 2010 by lord_lordy

  I had planned to do separate reviews of bike and run but time has rather whizzed by so I’m going to combine them. Jo and I did an awesome ride on Christmas Day. Similar to last year but this … Continue reading →

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DCM Sport Beer Mile

Posted on December 23, 2010 by lord_lordy

SHORT REPORT Third last in a little under 10 mins LONG REPORT I have new found respect for these people that have run fast beer miles. By fast, I would rate anything under an 8 minute mile. Last night I … Continue reading →

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Feeling 100% ?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by lord_lordy

I’ve decided to write this ahead of Ironman Western Australia as I feel it adds more weight. It’s easy to wait for a result and then analyse events leading up to it and make them fit. Results in great analysis … Continue reading →

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South Island Half Ironman, Lake Hood 2010

Posted on November 20, 2010 by lord_lordy

Time: 4:10:37 1st TEAM Swim: 23:18 (me) T1: 0:26 Bike: 2:16:38 (James Gibson) T2: 0:26 Run: 1:29:49 (Jo Carritt) Since I only did the swim this may be a little swim focussed (you have been warned). Lake Hood is a … Continue reading →

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New Plan Of Attack

Posted on November 11, 2010 by lord_lordy

So far with my Ironman racing I have followed the path of maximum fun. Much of what I enjoyed doing (long exploratory rides and runs) happen to fit nicely as the backbone of an Ironman training programme. I became a … Continue reading →

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Tough As Nuts

Posted on November 3, 2010 by lord_lordy

This is my trophy for getting the “Tough as Nuts” award during the Five Passes Tour. What a superb event which you can read all about in my race report. It was my first experience of bike racing and I … Continue reading →

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Five Passes Tour, South Island New Zealand

Posted on November 1, 2010 by lord_lordy

8th in A Grade GC 12:52:44 ~ 14 mins behind winner The Five Passes Tour is a 5 day cycle race starting and ending in Christchurch taking in 5 local passes in a big loop over the Southern Alps and … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts On Leaving New Zealand

Posted on March 9, 2010 by lord_lordy

Here’s the great sign Jo designed for me. She wrote after my first lap on the bike… luckily during the run I only managed to read the first line. Jo and I only have one day left in New Zealand … Continue reading →

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