Tag Archives: Swim

Balance

Posted on April 30, 2010 by lord_lordy

You hear a lot about balance in peoples life. It’s especially the case with ironman athletes probably because training takes so much time if you want to attempt to reach your potential. Something I heard YEARs ago has always stuck … Continue reading →

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Swim Review

Posted on December 24, 2009 by lord_lordy

I’m starting to feel like a swimmer again. I feel strong in the pool and am hitting some good times. Before I get in to this a little about training recently. I feel completely recovered from Busselton now and have … 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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Dolphins

Posted on October 9, 2009 by lord_lordy

OK thats not a picture of a dolphin but rather my bike all ready to go. This mornings swim was unbelievable. I swam with Rachel to the 1.2 mile buoy and as we approached we heard and then saw a … Continue reading →

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Dig Me Beach

Posted on October 2, 2009 by lord_lordy

Here’s a picture of Rachel and I on “Dig Me Beach” at 7am this morning just before swimming the full course. We swam it pretty easy. Rachel is swimming well as she pulled away from me pretty easily. It was … 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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Swimming Improvements

Posted on September 12, 2009 by lord_lordy

The photo above is looking towards Fire Mountain yesterday as we rode the Ironman Route in reverse. We’re very lucky that Rachel Joyce invited Jo and I over to Club La Santa for 2 weeks at the perfect time for … Continue reading →

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Swim Coaching Course

Posted on June 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

Last week I thoroughly enjoyed doing my ASA Level 1 swim coaching course. Passed all the practical stuff just awaiting the written exam results. It was great that the course was taken by Diane Jameson who’s an ex national coach … Continue reading →

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Swim

Posted on December 6, 2008 by lord_lordy

Slowly finalising my macro plan for next year. As part of this I’m going to an entry analysing each aspect. This entry is the easiest one – swimming. Getting ready for something like the above – the race start at … Continue reading →

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Struggling

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lord_lordy

I am really struggling to get going at the moment. Had numerous false starts at getting back in to training. Ditched the 60 in 60 and started 40 of 40 in 40 yesterday and am already 2 runs behind – … Continue reading →

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