Tag Archives: Run

Run Consistency

Posted on September 28, 2010 by lord_lordy

Finally arrived in Kona after a long but reasonably relaxing 2 days of travel. It gave me lots of time to work on my new training Database and try out some ideas I’ve had. I am a firm believer that … Continue reading →

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Learning To Barefoot Run

Posted on September 3, 2010 by lord_lordy

In the past 6.5 weeks I’ve run 282 miles, all but one run of ~18 miles has been done in my Vibram FiveFingers. They are looking a little worse for wear now two toes have a puncture repair patch on … Continue reading →

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Barefoot Running

Posted on August 9, 2010 by lord_lordy

It was sometime the week before last, it didn’t seem important at the time, but now I guess it was. It was the last time I ran in ‘trainers’. Since that day every run till now has been in my … Continue reading →

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Guilt

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lord_lordy

On Monday I found myself in a common situation for  me. Feeling guilty about not doing something I’d planned. I felt guilty despite my logical side knowing it would have been stupid doing what I’d planned based on how I’d … Continue reading →

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Taunton Marathon 2010

Posted on April 11, 2010 by lord_lordy

SHORT REPORT: 3:18:05 and pleased ! LONG REPORT: There were no nerves for this race. I was so relaxed because this really was just a see where I am race. I didn’t taper for it other than my running was … Continue reading →

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Run Review

Posted on December 30, 2009 by lord_lordy

Seems a bit of a farce to be reviewing my running this year. It was pretty terminal. So instead I’ll let you know I’ve just had a rest day (other than squad swim)  and went to see Avatar in 3D … Continue reading →

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Back In Training

Posted on October 27, 2009 by lord_lordy

It’s been a rather stressful day or so. We’re flying out to Busselton, then Christchurch and then home on Quantas. We knew that their luggage allowance was pretty tight (23 kg) but on closer inspection we find they have maximum … Continue reading →

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Run Walk

Posted on October 4, 2009 by lord_lordy

Slept well last night and didn’t feel like swimming this morning so I stayed in bed. If I’m honest I just didn’t fancy the taste of salt water. I went and met up with Roger, Russell and Martyn to head … 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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Pre Kona Analysis

Posted on September 24, 2009 by lord_lordy

Met with Russell today for a long ride. Boy oh boy was I tired. Spent the whole ride happily letting Russ set the pace. Ended up with 116 miles in 7 hours and pleased I got out in the lovely … Continue reading →

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