Tag Archives: Swim Sets

Key Swim Training Sessions Each Week

Posted on February 16, 2017 by lord_lordy

Based on a talk given at Giant / Blueseventy Event In London on 2nd Feb 2017 Video of talk can be found here. Before getting into any specific sessions we should start with the fundamentals – whatever level of swimmer … Continue reading →

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Key Swim Sessions Each Week

Posted on December 6, 2016 by lord_lordy

Based on a talk given at Giant / Blueseventy Event In London on 2nd Feb 2017 Video of talk can be found here. Before getting into any specific sessions we should start with the fundamentals  – whatever level of swimmer … Continue reading →

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Camp Week 2

Posted on January 23, 2012 by lord_lordy

Another solid weeks training out here. The summary stats are very similar to the first week but it’s really been quite different. The first week I had two friends with me so I wanted to fit in with what they … Continue reading →

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Post Race Thoughts

Posted on October 15, 2010 by lord_lordy

Finally Lava Java feels like a civilised place to hang out. It’s the Thursday after the race and things are really starting to settle down. It’s noticeable how much friendlier staff in restaurants and cafes are now. I’m guessing it’s … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 11

Posted on January 13, 2010 by lord_lordy

Gordo reckons he saw signs of me feeling tired. He seemed quite pleased. When I cursed at my gears he had further evidence though he reckons I didn’t swear …. I’m sure I did. Anyway … I think I am … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 10

Posted on January 12, 2010 by lord_lordy

Too hectic a day to take any photos so here’s a photo of Jo arriving on the South Island. Last night I didn’t get enough sleep as we had a bit of a nightmare with our iDisk and I spent … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 8 – Mechanical

Posted on January 10, 2010 by lord_lordy

The picture is of me on Annettes bike, god knows how many sizes too small, having got over todays big climb on it. I’ve had every emotion today and got pretty close to losing my sense of humour luckily only … Continue reading →

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Epic Camp NZ10 – Day 2

Posted on January 4, 2010 by lord_lordy

Here’s Jo looking happy just before heading out on todays ride. Last night laid in bed with my legs aching like b@£!ards and keeping me awake I pondered whether I’d overdone it that day. That running that hard was unwise. … Continue reading →

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Sixty Hour Week

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lord_lordy

I record my “weeks” from Monday to Sunday and though on the odd occasion I’ve exceeded 60 hours in a 7 day period I’ve never managed it for a “week”. Never till now ! Some may think it bonkers to … Continue reading →

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