Tag Archives: Training Camp

Within Two Weeks

Posted on May 9, 2010 by lord_lordy

We’ve just been to a lecture by Ron Hill. Great stuff I could have written the script. He’s run every day since some time in the 60s. He went 26 years running twice everyday other than Sunday when he’d run … 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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FaLEtJoG

Posted on September 15, 2009 by lord_lordy

Fast Lands End To John O’Groats It all started with Roger sending me a pep up email pointing out that if my foot didn’t sort itself out then perhaps I needed a period with no pressure to get it running … 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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Getting Fit

Posted on August 20, 2009 by lord_lordy

Having no fixed abode makes for some interesting logistics. Bikes in different places, moving between locations by different means has meant that for this weekends National Relays I’m racing my Indie. Here’s a piccie of it converted for racing. It … Continue reading →

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European Champion

Posted on August 12, 2009 by lord_lordy

Not me unfortunately but Jo. Read about it here. I am so pleased. She went and won the ETU Long Course in Prague this last weekend and was the first age grouper home. It was a funny weekend for me … Continue reading →

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Rutland Training Camp

Posted on July 29, 2009 by lord_lordy

At the moment I’m faffing. The weather is terrible. It’s 3pm, I have a 3 hour ride scheduled and it’s meant to be at pace. Not sure it’s particularly safe in the current conditions so I’m holding off but much … Continue reading →

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Reaping The Rewards

Posted on May 17, 2009 by lord_lordy

In most things you tend to get more out of them the more you put in – when you study, relationship and definitely Ironman. It’s what draws me to it. The other side of throwing yourself in to Ironman is … Continue reading →

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Whats An Easy Week?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by lord_lordy

Our little group of three triathletes is struggling to get going after yesterdays rest day. I slept straight through the swim this morning and have knocked the gym on the head as my shoulder doesn’t feel quite right. Russ has … Continue reading →

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Aqua Jogging

Posted on May 7, 2009 by lord_lordy

Finally got round to aqua jogging in the pool where we’re staying. Luckily the deep end is just deep enough to allow me to do it. I was quite surprise at how hard work it is. I was getting slightly … Continue reading →

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