"Proper" windy today...........but incredibly enjoyable.
Four down now and time for a little reflection on the week so far.
Firstly, it's good to be able to report that we're all coping pretty well with recovering from day to day. No "unexpected" twinges or problems although Tim's knee is playing up a bit and he'll need to keep an eye on that over the next couple of days ahead of ForestMan on Sunday.
From a personal point of view I have to say that I've had a fantastic time: whoever designs these courses is a bit of a star!!! No, seriously, I've always wanted to do the events and now I've had a chance to do so: ok so Transition is the back of the car/bus-stops etc (when I first started racing, that was the norm.....in fact a bus stop would have been luxury!!) but I'm able to be out there on the bike, completely on my own, not having to worry about other competitors.The Forest is stunning at the moment with real colour in the heather (especially when the sun has shone!) Wildlife highlights without a doubt the piglets at Bramshaw.
On the run, just Joanne for company and not "running scared" that I'm being chased down. Seem strange and a little scary, to have been so concerned about "not winning"
The joy of doing the events "stress free" is so therapeutic and has helped me keep to "do-able" pacing and consistently respectable times over four tough days.
Steve and Kevin are fnding the same: a level of performance over multiple days that they would be satisfied with as a "one off"
ForestMan on Sunday is to be my last "proper" triathlon and I'm now hoping (and I know Kev and Steve feel the same) that we can keep this level of calmness and really go out there and enjoy it!
And that's been the key:- if you've been following the BLOG postings you'll know that I've been trying to keep in mind a lyric from a Judie Tzuke (with Morcheeba) song:- "Enjoy the Ride"........."stop chasing shadows, just enjoy the ride!" Also contains the lyric "With the moonlight to guide you, feel the joy of being alive: the moment you stop running is the moment you'll arrive"
It was the sentiment that underpinned my training......I only did stuff if I was enjoying it! It's been the theme of each day so far and although I'd really like to achieve a decent F'Man fnish time I have to accept that it's been a long week and I have no idea how that will impact during such a difficult event.
Target, therefore, is to come back to Sandy Balls still smiling and having enjoyed the week as a whole!!!
Struggling? Back off!! It's a new approach for me but one I can heartily recommend!!!!!
Update tomorrow
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