How did that happen? So engrossed in BoskMan/ForestMan stuff that suddenly we’ve only got a month to go!!
What to report? Well, still no swimming as my hand is too sore but starting to show signs of improving at last. I guess not carrying stuff around at events will help.
Biking is ok. Put in a couple of long(ish) rides around the Lake District over the weekend and will build from there.
Running will be ok as long as I stay injury free so the emphasis over the coming weeks is on steady 1.5 - 2 hr runs two or three days in a row to get ready for the daily battering the old legs can expect.
All brought into sharp focus watching ForestMan finishers last week. Heroes every one but slightly terrifying given my relative lack of training “depth” and the prospect of starting that event somewhat less than “fresh”!!!!
Thanks again for all your best wishes and donations which will make it all worthwhile. Thanks especially to Primera for their help…….cheers, Alex and Bill!! And to Specialized.
Also to Shaun Lancaster at “Moti” for the Innov8s and to Mike Martin at 2XU for the loan of a couple of wetties (the trouble with a 4 year lay off is that you suddenly find you have insufficient (or ill fitting!) kit.
I’m going to be riding Joanne’s trusty old Kestrel TT bike……….a classic / retro bike suited to an old school triathlete (although I use the term “triathlete” loosely).
Off tomorrow to Embrun for some hill work, followed by a week in Alpe d’Huez, where I hope to be inspired by Messrs Evans, Schleck and Wiggins……………………….but would probably be better suited trying to make contact with Alberto’s medical team!!!!
Back in a couple of weeks, hopefully closer to ready.
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