How come, whenever I ride in the Forest it gets windy? Right.....rant over!!
So today we finally got underway and the sun shone on us down at Ellingham as we paddled our way round the lake. No swim problems (except for Kev who found his vision impaired by the bubbles in his goggles): says he'll rinse the washing up liquid out properly next time!!
The Wind blew up on the bike making it quite challenging as the ride progressed, especially at the back end of Tim's final lap.
Not too hot out on the run with a pleasant cooling breeze. Various run/walk strategies in place and all four of us reasonably happy with how it went.
Now we just need to see how we recover ahead of tomorrow's event: The September Middle Distance.
Off to the Chiropractor at 5:00 so hopefully straightened up and pain free (at least in my back!!) for the end of the week.
Big thanks to all our support crews today and to everyone who came down to the lake to see us off.
After finishing I was walking through the Plaza at Sandy Balls when a guy who said he had done last year's Middle Distance asked if I was the bloke who had won it!!!!
Chuffed to have been mistaken for a double world champion just a little younger than myself.......not sure James would be so impressed!!
Time for a beer and more to eat..........speak tomorrow!!
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