Morning peeps,
Today, Mr Martin Branagan and I decided it would be a good idea to test ourselves over the triathlon cycling and run distances. Now in the history of good ideas, this probably doesn't feature at the top of the all time lists. Followers of my Runkeeper activity will have spotted no action for a few days. I have been feeling pathetic and "virussy" and have done nothing for 3 whole days, a long time for me, but probably normal for you lard-arses out there!
So today, at 08:30, we did a 17.36km cycle, 3 laps of a course close to home in case either of us needed urgent attention and then a 5.5km run.
And you know, it was ok. Martin B has clearly been training. He led out the first lap on the bike in just under 12 mins, with me on his wheel, getting coated in his spray (from the road - what were you thinking?). I took the lead for laps 2 & 3 and the pace stayed pretty consistent. Got off the bike feeling sick, but that's just normal for me these days.
Then the run. It's funny getting off the bike and trying to run - nothing works, and it takes a good half mile to get going - but get going we did and while little Mo needn't feel threatened, we proved that we can do this thing.
So 2nd October - bring it on. I (we) am (are) ready. Aiming for sub 1hr 20min this time and the virus seems to have gone.
If I can walk tomorrow I'll be in the pool at 7 (if that makes sense). All I need now is a little more sponsor money and Laura Marling's new album which is out tomorrow!
Thank you for listening.
Today, Mr Martin Branagan and I decided it would be a good idea to test ourselves over the triathlon cycling and run distances. Now in the history of good ideas, this probably doesn't feature at the top of the all time lists. Followers of my Runkeeper activity will have spotted no action for a few days. I have been feeling pathetic and "virussy" and have done nothing for 3 whole days, a long time for me, but probably normal for you lard-arses out there!
So today, at 08:30, we did a 17.36km cycle, 3 laps of a course close to home in case either of us needed urgent attention and then a 5.5km run.
And you know, it was ok. Martin B has clearly been training. He led out the first lap on the bike in just under 12 mins, with me on his wheel, getting coated in his spray (from the road - what were you thinking?). I took the lead for laps 2 & 3 and the pace stayed pretty consistent. Got off the bike feeling sick, but that's just normal for me these days.
Then the run. It's funny getting off the bike and trying to run - nothing works, and it takes a good half mile to get going - but get going we did and while little Mo needn't feel threatened, we proved that we can do this thing.
So 2nd October - bring it on. I (we) am (are) ready. Aiming for sub 1hr 20min this time and the virus seems to have gone.
If I can walk tomorrow I'll be in the pool at 7 (if that makes sense). All I need now is a little more sponsor money and Laura Marling's new album which is out tomorrow!
Thank you for listening.
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