Tag Archives: Taupo

Taupo Race Analysis

Posted on March 7, 2011 by lord_lordy

Race Report here Currently on the ferry to the South Island on my way home to Christchurch for my final couple of days before returning to the UK. A week or so a go I was home sick and so … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand, Taupo 2011

Posted on March 5, 2011 by lord_lordy

Time: 10:14:52 Swim: 53:03 T1: 5:07 Bike: 5:22:36 T2: 2:12 Run: 3:51:52 Race Analysis here The night before the race my mind wasn’t really focussing on it. At the awards the night before and on the TV that night there … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand 2011 Race Preview

Posted on March 4, 2011 by lord_lordy

Another Ironman tomorrow and I feel totally calm. I can’t say I see the importance of it right now. I’m sure a big doze of perspective is a good thing. Jo hasn’t managed to make it up to support so … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand – Analysis

Posted on March 7, 2010 by lord_lordy

It’s fair to say I’m pretty disappointed with my race yesterday. My race report can be found here. It’s Sunday morning and as usual I’ve not been able to sleep and I find it quite therapeutic to think the day … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand, Taupo 2010

Posted on March 6, 2010 by lord_lordy

Time: 9:57:51 Swim: 51:19 T1: 4:55 Bike: 5:09:01 T2: 0:55 Run: 3:51:41 Race Analysis here. I was so nervous for this race. I had the most disrupted night’s sleep ever and then couldn’t face any breakfast so only had a … Continue reading →

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Ready, Steady, GO!

Posted on March 5, 2010 by lord_lordy

All my bags are checked in, my bike is racked. All that is left to do now is munch my monster steak and salad then try and get some sleep. Boy am I nervous. Last two mornings I’ve woken so … Continue reading →

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Ready To Go

Posted on March 1, 2010 by lord_lordy

It’s becoming a bit of a tradition for me to take a picture of my bike pre race. This is quite early as I’m not sure what web access I’ll have from tomorrow. So here’s my bike all ready to … Continue reading →

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About To Taper

Posted on February 20, 2010 by lord_lordy

Yesterday was my last ‘over distance’ ride pre Taupo. I’d been getting a little nervous that since Epic Camp I’d done no big rides. I’ve been riding strong but not really got out and ridden for longer than 6 hours. … Continue reading →

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Leaving New Zealand

Posted on March 9, 2009 by lord_lordy

No real reason for this photo other than to remind me of slightly happier times and motivate me to get back to top fitness. It also shows how quickly that sort of fitness can be taken away. So, when you … Continue reading →

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Ironman New Zealand

Posted on March 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

A report from the other side of the fence having snapped my Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon. I had a plan to meter out my efforts having discovered just how exhausting pootling around on crutches is. Luckily Cliff, the manager at … Continue reading →

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