Try Athlon - 4 days out
Well preparation has gone… er out the window really. At the start of this week I came down with one of those awful bloody colds that make you leak from every hole in your head. It’s on the way out now but I’m still blowing green snot.. So ‘training’ has been sparse the last few days. I’ve pushed myself out the door though and managed a bit of pootling and walk/jogging..
Last night I was talking with Carvel (He’s the so called ‘friend’ who talked me into this 
) about the likely times and possible targets for Sunday. Looking at last years results and split times it’s clear I’m going to be one of the slowest in the water, but possibly able to catch up on the bike.. The run is the big mystery though. I’ve just not had the chance to go out and ride for a bit and then run 3 miles. Judging by some of last years splits I should be looking at half an hour for the run. Last night I went out to simply try and run for half an hour.. My legs this morning are like lead! and I didn’t even do that after a swim and ride!
So, upshot is I have a target of 1h 30m in my head. It’s not hard and fast but if I manage that I shouldn’t come last. Hmmm.
June 5th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Is it a there and back swim? If so beware the fast bastards swimming right over the top of you. And lead legs? You ain’t seen nothing yet, just wait till you get off the bike and start running. Its like wearing diving boots.
So er…anyway, enjoy.
June 5th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
The swim is in a pool.. in lanes with a staggered start for everyone. I’m off at 9:15 but start times go right up until gone 11..