Tag Archives: New Zealand

Easing Off Pre Epic

Posted on January 29, 2009 by lord_lordy

So the idea this week was to ease off and get recovered for Epic Camp. Well, I’ve kind of eased of but not much. I think this rather gives an insight into what often motivates me to train and why … Continue reading →

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Christchurch Training Week

Posted on January 25, 2009 by lord_lordy

The photo above is of Jo and my bikes at Charing Cross. On the map this stands out because 8 dead straight roads all meet here. On arrival you find that all there is is this sign. Dead flat all … Continue reading →

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Hail Storm

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lord_lordy

Whenever I’ve done a cycle tour I’ve found that I’ve got fitter throughout the tour despite not taking rest days. It’s made me question the idea of having to schedule rest days in a training programme. Yes, if you’re doing … Continue reading →

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Training Environment

Posted on January 13, 2009 by lord_lordy

We’ve been in Christchurch nearly a week now and are starting to get settled, establish a routine and feel like we know our way around. We now can navigate round Christchurch reasonably well, we’ve met a local bike shop owner, … Continue reading →

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Christchurch

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lord_lordy

Starting to feel a little more settled here in Christchurch. We both always feel rather dislocated in a new place (most people probably do) until we find our bearings. Knowing this on the first day we got the bus into … Continue reading →

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Tapers

Posted on June 30, 2008 by lord_lordy

Here’s a graph showing my rolling week to date hours in the run up to various races. The yellow line shows the current run up to next weeks race. The pink line is the run up to Ironman New Zealand … Continue reading →

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Post Race Rest

Posted on March 28, 2008 by lord_lordy

This photo is of the view that woke me every morning during my first week of rest whilst in Coromandel. Following what I hope I learnt from last year and taken extended rest following New Zealand. It’s 4 weeks since … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand Race Review

Posted on March 14, 2008 by lord_lordy

I am very pleased with my Ironman New Zealand race. It felt like one of my better executed races with all disciplines evening paced and I felt strong throughout the run. Here are some of my initial thoughts on the … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand, Taupo 2008

Posted on March 1, 2008 by lord_lordy

Swim: 49:50 T1: 4:30 Bike: 5:09 T2: 1:30 Run: 3:22 Total: 9:27:31 33rd, 3rd M35-39 Race Analysis here Report in Middlesbrough Evening Gazette here. My training post New Year had gone really well, I’d nailed more volume than I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand Prep

Posted on February 12, 2008 by lord_lordy

It’s been awhile since the last entry. I’d initially only planned on doing a blog for a year so have spent a bit of time deciding whether to continue. Also, I’ve been so busy training I’ve had little time to … Continue reading →

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