Tag Archives: ironman

Wanted: Passion

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Race Schedule for 2011 These are the races I’m thinking of doing during the remainder of 2011. May 07 – Byron Bay Olympic Triathlon – C race – Goal: fun! Jul 03 – Gold Coast Half Marathon – B race … Continue reading →

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Ironman done – What’s next?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

In my last post, I concluded that with more of the same training I might be able to get close to sub 11 hours, and with even more dedication and commitment sub 10 hours might be doable. But to get … Continue reading →

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Ironman NZ – Taking it to the next level?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

It’s time to pass a critical eye over my race. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought about where I could make up time. Don’t get me wrong – I’m stoked with my result – but it’s only … Continue reading →

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Ironman NZ 2011 Race Report

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Ironman NZ 2011 Result – 11:53:10 Swim 1:14:24 T1 12:44 Bike 6:31:16 T2 7:30 Run 3:47:16 I had a rip-snorter of a race – even better than my best case scenario! My first goal was to finish, second was sub-13hrs, … Continue reading →

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Ironman NZ – Tomorrow!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Well, it’s just under 12 hours till the start of the race. Damn I’ve been nervous these last few days! It would’ve been nice to have the kids here just to distract me…maybe… The weather forecast is for a high … Continue reading →

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Ironman NZ – 6 days to go!!!!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Summary of Week 2 : TAPER (2nd of 3) Training Hours: 7:42 (Swim 0:10, Bike 5:16, Run 2:16) Training Stress: 414 CTL Ramp Rate: – 7.5 (to 102.1) I’m sitting on the plane to NZ as I write this. I’m … Continue reading →

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Ironman NZ – 2 Weeks To Go

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Summary of Week 3 : TAPER (1st of 3) Training Hours: 13:07 (Swim 0:28, Bike 9:18, Run 3:21) Training Stress: 799 CTL Ramp Rate: + 1.2 (to 109.6) Well, this is a week late, but better late than never right? … Continue reading →

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Ironman NZ – 3 Weeks To Go

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Summary of Week 4 : BASE 3 (5th of 5) Training Hours: 12:53 (Swim 1:22, Bike 7:52, Run 3:39) Training Stress: 749 CTL Ramp Rate: – 0.2 (to 108.4) The Highlights I’m alive. Yep, after the bike crash on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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DO’s and DON’Ts for the Ironman Taper

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

With just under four weeks to go to the big race I’m just starting to feel the tingles of a few nerves, and I imagine that will only get worse! So I’ve been thinking about a few taper DO’s and … Continue reading →

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Ironman NZ – 4 Weeks To Go

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

Summary of Week 5 : BASE 3 (4th of 5) Training Hours: 15:19 (Swim 1:17, Bike 8:26, Run 5:36) Training Stress: 803 CTL Ramp Rate: + 1.6 (to 108.6) Distance: Swim 3.5 km, Bike 228 km, Run 62km The Highlights … Continue reading →

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