On the up

I hesitate to say that as they say pride comes before a fall and I don't want any more of those! But, this week so far has been a better one than the last 5. Had a couple of rest days due to monster hangover from Alice and Paul's wedding and just generally feeling like I needed to rest. So, when Tuesday came and it was time to run, I went out expecting to make heavy weather of it. Whether it was due to the rest, the carbs or the Pimms, I don't know but suddenly I felt like I could run again!! Did an hour and every mile was in sub-9 minute mile pace which is the first time since the accident. Felt brilliant.

The next night was tri club and my swimming there has been poor to say the least during the last few weeks and very soul-destroying. Although I faded a bit towards the end, I kept up pretty well for most of it and even did a stint not at the back of the lane!

Last night I then did a turbo session and put my aero bars on to get used to them as I'll need them on the day. Was going at a nice pace and felt really strong.



Am a bit tired today though but fortunately it's light training today as am doing an Olympic tri tomorrow so need to conserve energy. The last time I did an Olympic tri at Eton, I went numb from the waist down on the bike and had to pull out. My first and hopefully only DNF. So, I have a score to settle.....